WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

» The Spanish Squadron- Semmod m at Santiago So Cuba A Flan of Capture. Operations at Havana. Divisions m tho Spanish Cabinet Steamers Impressed as Cruisers Amerioa and the Philippines. TJnited Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Washington, May 27 Admiral Schley has assured Mr Long, Seoretary of the Navy, that the squadron of Admiral Oerveras is hemmed mat Santiago de Cuba. The despatch also referred to the plan of capture or destruction of the fleet. Mr Long has instructed the officials at Key -West to send old hulks to Santiago, Which 'are to be used to prevent the egress of the Spanish vessels. The insurgent forces hold the country m the vioinity of Santiago, Admiral Sampson* has been ordered to proceed to Havana. President McKinley has held a con ference wtth the Naval Board and Captain Mahan, and it is understood that it has been decided to expedite the advance. Three transports hare Bailed from San Francisco for the Philippines with 2600 troops and with a year's supply of stores and ammunition for Admiral Dowey. The Oregon has been ordered to join Admiral Sampson's squadron. Madrid, M-.y 27 Divisions m the Spanish Cabinet prevent the Treasury from increasing the war fuDd. Spanish steamers of over 1000 tons are being impressed as cruisers, the Government allowing the owners their value. London, May 27 The Ne.w York correspondent of The limes says that the President's call for volunteers is understood to mean that the Government intend (o hold Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philip* pines.

Received Wakapuaka May 28, 10 ft.m, Guardian Office 10.35 a.m. Hong Kong, May- 27 The Caroline Islands, to the east of the, Philippines, are m a state of revolt against Spanish rule. Washington, May 27 Owing to disorders, the American Government has proclaimed martial law m Key West.

Received Wakapuaka May 28, 10 30 a. in, Guardian Office 11.29 a.m. Washington, May 27 Great scarcity of water exists at Key West, Though the Spanish Government has officially announced that Admiral Oerveras' squadron is at Santiago de Cuba, the Americans express doubt regarding the statement. The San Francisco Chronicle states that France will lend Spain four million francs, under the impression that she m return is to receive advantages at the Canaries aod Oeuta, a Spanish possession m Africa at the mouth of Che Strait of Gibraltar. Paris, May 27 The Matin announces that France is organising her national defences, m view of a possible complication with America over the Spanish war.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegaph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 28, 10 ft.ni, Guabdian Offioe 10.35 a.m. Chinese Anglo-Italian Syndicate. Pekin, May 27 The Chinese Government has signed a sixty years' contract with an Anglo- Italian syndicate, the agreement being intended for the construction of a rail* way connection with the trunk line. The Niger. . London, May 27 Persistent reports are current that the Niger difficulty between England and France has been settled, and that France has obtained two ports on the middle Niger. Received Wakapuaka May 28, 12.15 p.m., Guabdian Offioe, 12.52 p.m. A Transvaal Official on the Crow. Capetown, May 27 Mr H, H. Esselen, a prominent resident m the Transvaal, who will probably succeed Dr Leyds as Secretary of State, has denounced what bo termed Mr Chamberlain's scandalous attempts to destroy the independence of the Transvaal. Cape Colony, he added, can never expect brotherly consideration from the Transvaal if the arch-traitor Rhodes become* Premier.

Australian.

United Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 28, 10.25 a. m Guardian Office, 11 22 a,m. Municipal Retrenchment. Sydney, May 28 The City Munipipal Council Com ipittee, after .an exhaustive enquirj, repommended the abolition of a number of officials, and a sweeping reduction m salaries and management expenses. Federation. 'Sir Julian Salamons considers the inclusion, of Tasmania, as a separate

state under federation is unreason j able, and that it should come m as part oi Victoria. Gold Robbery. Perth, May 28 ' Burglars broke into the strong room | of the Londonderry mine and secured £5000 worth of gold specimens.

Commercial.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. London, May 26 The Bank of England rate of dieoounc is quoted At 3} per cent. The bulk of the rabbits brought from New Zealand by the Perthshire have been con demned. Apparently the oarcaeea were too tightly paoked m the crates. Hemp— One hundred tons of New Zea land have been sold at £28. The wheab market is dulJ, and the price has f*ilen a ehtlliag, <

HORSE MARKET.

ABOADE. Mr David Thomaß reports a fair attend ance at his sale to-day, but only a small entry came forward. His sales were— Chestnut gelding, aged, £13 10s; hacks, £2 58 to £3. In produce, the following ! were the prices :— Potatoes, 11s 6d per bag, £6 per ton ; carrots, 3s 6d per saok, £2 2a 6d per ton ; onions, £d to l£d per lb. Sundries. — Horao covers, lla to £1. The farm of Mr R. 0. Maidens was offered bat not sold. ■*

WEST STREET MART.

Messrs Fried lander Bros., report a fail attendance at their horse and land sale to day, and the following prions were obtained — Draughts— Chestnut gelding, aged, £11 bay gelding, aged, £20 ; pony, aged, £5. Hacks.— Gray mare, 6 years, £8 10s; baj gelding, aged, £2. Mrs R. Anderson's farm »t Tiawald waa offered, bat paesed m.

THE IRONMOULDERS' DISPUTE

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, May 28 The recommendations of the Conciliation Board m the ironmoulders' dispute are that 48 hours be a week's work ; overtime pay ment as proposed by the Union. The minimum wage to be ten snillings per day, or Is 3d per hour, with provisions for an inoompetent man to take wages at a lower rate. The proportion of apprentices is to be one to two men up to eight men, and after that one apprentice to every additional three men. Until June 4 has been given to the parties to intimate acceptance or other wise of the recommendations. Mr Shack look, when the award was announced, said— " Speaking for myself, the decision appears to be almost wholly m favor of the Work men's Union. There is no concession to the employers except m regard to the boy question. The employers may a3 well cave iv at once and hand all over to the men." Mr Farquhar, a member of the Board, said this was another case of the employers being unprepared, and apparently taking no interest m ~ the matter m dispute until brought before the Board.

News in Brief.

■_ . All members interested m the Ashburton County Hnnt Club are requested to attend a special meeting at Devane's Hotel on Tuesday afternoon next, at four o'clock.

Latest Items.

» Inn Robotttom Accident. —It was reported a few days ago that the dootor had found it necessary to remove the injured eye of the UDiortunate boy Robottom. This was incorrect. The sufferer is still at the Christ church Hospital under the care of Dr. Manning, but the operation reported has not been performed.

THE ABHBUBTON GKJARDIAiS i SATURDAY, MAY 2*>, 1898.



FIIIK. FIRE. FIRE. rpANK Containing S A UCFPANS, HOILfRS, A KBTTLEB, slightly damaged by re to be sold at about IX A I ..XT the ordinary price. We advise our Customers to give us an early call if they want to buy a good Cheap and Serviceable KETTLE or SAUCEPAN as we have fucli a demand for them. I Enamelware. Enamelware. 20 OASES ENAMELWARE. we have the-following:in;stock at present j- Steel Enameled Juea v *. * ** Hiii os ßowl. Coffee Pols 00MB BAhLY & SI OOB 1 ? TBE BABGAINF, Duchess Tea. Duchess Tea. M ScrlTe°i K olS iillfO ™ 8: *" tha * bß lea «"« «""*-«-» -*•"** Mb Huffam, Burnett Street, says— That it is the finest FlavoredlandlmostJEcoi omical Tea tbat> ha^ever tried. G. W. Lbadley, E?q., l ßays i^ n 2STft r to:any *" 4a Tea that he haß been nsic « and ha R Sved E and l !;, e v e n a f r fK OnIy &t W °L the m ™y bonafide Teßtimoniale that we h»Tfl received, and ai.y of them can be substantiated at any time. ThisTeaiemixedwi.h the LApST MACHINERY recently purchased by U3, and therefore the Tta can be depended upon to be of uniform quality. GIVE THIS^TEA A TRIAL A^D YOU WILL UfcE NO OTHER. FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashbarton, and High Street, Cbristchurcb. "COAL. COAL. COAL. SHAG POINT COAL. FTIHR SHAG POINT COMPANY'S COAL GIVES MOST HEAT, Lusts Longest, is the S-ftst, Test, and by far the a oat Economical floal m tliu market for Household ai d St< am Purposes. EVERY FAM LV SHOULD USE IT, It will save you money end labor :n cleaning. SOLE AGENTS— W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER ft COAL MERCHANTS, f Agents Royal Insurance' Company Ltd. YOU AXE INVITED TO, INSPECT OUR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PEES.SED TO BUY. McDonald &. Mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STOKE. EVERY Article is marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Loweafc CASH PRICS Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated •• Bostook Brand 'of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, just to hand. BSSfOKK WORK &, BEFAIK^ Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Fivetted Boots, Shrr 8 , Slippers,- etc.. -Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Price Possible, by Fim-class and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald ~& } ~Mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager BAST STREET. ASHBURTON I UR^JTURE WAREHOUSE. T. H. UNDRILL & CO. GRAND OPENING DISPLAY (In our New Shop on SATURDAY, May 28.) np H E extensive alterations to our p?*emisiß leing now com- pleted, we propose openmy on SATURDAY, May 28, with a grand display of Furniture and Furnishings. We cordially invite all our old friends and the Public gererally to call and see us during the Afternoon and Evening, when we shall le please I to shoiv you round. TEA WILL BE S !' RVED D J RING TflE "aFTEBNOON* T. H. UND&LLL & G@. r OABINET.MAKER3, UPROLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASBBUHTOtfr



i Fried la^n1 a^n d <-i B ros., Limited. "~ '10 LET. 7 ACRES of God Land, with a comfort- able f )ur-ro»med Cottag", conveniently l " situated near Ashburton. >* Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. , MASiSEY-HA':RIB COMBINED . drain & Fertiliser Drill AND SPRING TOOTH OULTIVA/08. fTiHIS Machine is very simple m oon- X atruotion, and being composed ohieflv of Steel, is light m appearance, »lroi>g and durable. The MaEaey-Harriß»Fertilißing Drill and Seeding Machine performs » veiy wide range of work. Ib is used for light cultivating. Ifc ia used for weeding summer fallows. It will sow any kind of grain broadoas 1 . It will sow any kind of grain m drills. It ia the only rolier beariDg giain 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 oonditions of climate, Boil, and fertilisers peculiar to these colonies, and is the only brill imported that is built specially to meet the requirements of the Australasian trade* This Maohine is now on view at our West Street premises, and public Trials will be I held shortly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited} FOR PRIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 335 ACHES Of Really First-cl&BS Land, With Large House, Five-Btalled Stable and Luose Box, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending purchasers on Application to MESSRS FRiEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Stock and Land Agent?. WE HAVE FOR SALE- MACHINE .dressed; Pearl Wlieat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HERRING, Esq, of ALFOHD STAfION. True to name, an excellent^ |yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros., LIMITED T Euiio lc. T 0 LX T. i HOUSE of four r00m.3, scullery Bnd dairy, uiih ouo acre of land, fronting ■Smith's Road, Nettie: by. Ke&tal required, 5s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. j~f o jTlTal7s£ 160 a orb 8 160 Situated about 3 miles from Winolow, ol the Upper Side of the Hue. It is divi- ded iuto three paddocks wtll watered. There is a Farm House, of three rooms with verandah, and other improvements ereoted on the property. Very easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE, DESIRABLE Town Property, '.fronting the Domain and near the Railway Station, being T.S. 583, containing a i acre, on which ia erected on concrete foundations a modern square house of 5 rooms and scullery, Venetian blindß, etc., etc. Garden surrounded by well grown macracarja fences. Exceptionally eaßy terms of payment oan be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO L E|T, A NICE Little Property near Town, fronting the Racecourße Road, 4 acres and New House of 5 rooms, etc, or 14 aores if so desired. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET! ~ /COTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two K_J Sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. 2J ACRES 21 Together with Dwelling House of four rooms and other buildings thereon, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwctld. Rental required — 6* 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ~ TO LET. SECTION m Eton street, Hampttead. Rental required, £1 per annum. T. BULLOCK, Agent FOE SALE. mOWN PROPERTIES— BuiIdiDg Sites, JL as follows : — : Town Section 493, £ acre, well situated m, Cameron street, which leads to the Post Office and Railway Station. Price— £so. Town Section 818, £ acre, .A it ken street, Price~£ls Town Section 25, £ acre, Dobson street £24 10* Town Section 268, £ acre, Moore Street. first-class land, fenced with macro- earpa fence, etc. £48 10s. • Town- Section 795, J acre, iCox street. . Very good land for garden purposes. Town Section 1171, £ acre, Havelock Street West. Nice site fora house. £25 10a Liberal terms of payment dan be arranged if necessary. T. BULLOCK. \ NOT[CE TO ADVERTISERS. A DVERTISEMENTS not exceeding x\_ sixteen words will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to be booked the charge will be Two Shillings ' and Sixpence. Advertisements costing under five shillings cannot bo booked, except * to regular glicnti,



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. A SPECIAL General Meeting of Mem bers will be held at Dsvane's HoU at 4 p.m. on TUESDAY NFXT, MAY 31. Business Important. 5 246 "cTwROUGHTON. A PUBLIC TRIAL" OF THE MASSEY HARRIS COMBINED GRAIN AND FERTILISER JDRILL WILL BE HELD AT MR WALTER TIMMS' FARM, Flemiugton, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1898, AT 2 P.M. Farmers and others are cordially invited to attend this Trial. 5 248 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Baker Bros. rpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Oorcer of Wakanui Rosd And Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coaoh Faocory, Havelbok Street. EVER! REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. WHY PAY BENT? WHEN YOU CAN BUY A SQUARE Four-Roomed House and Section near N. W. Town Belt at cost) of 2s 6<i per week for interest on total pur- chase money. FOR Immediate Sale — House of Four Rooms, and half-acre laud, near Ashburton Hospital. Price— £l6o. FOR SALE, Wakanui Road — $-acre Land and Seven-Romed House— £l36. FOR SALE, Uampstead— Good New Seven-Roomed House, with Outbuildings, and 1£ acre land, well planted. £280 will buy this, v TO LEND at Low Rate of interest. A[ply H.W. BARRETT, A R O A D E.. 5 232 KEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MEN'S, BOYS' & LADIES' WATER- PROOFS. VXTE have the Largest and Best St ok m Ashburton, Over 100 Patterns to choose from, m All the newest pat eras. Why buy a ready made coat when you oan get -one for tj&e same price. GUARANTEED WATERPROOF § {All Sewn Seams. ■ BEFORjP Buying call and inspeob our|new m styles. WL ADI E» WATERPROOF GARMENTS Hi I A SPECIALTY. I \/ ANY STYLE MA DE TO OEDEB. WT. G. BARTON, W MANAGER. OUR STOJSpMKING \JJj W m tJAAL—t- y»^ ■ ■ ,CqM»«NCES ON L SATUED^Y NEXT. 110 JPf^jfi WORTH of Groceries, Iron- Jj^tjMLV/\J\J mongery, Brush ware, Cut- Bgipy, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, rTo be cleared at very low prices For CASH. I As the bulk of the above lines have been I imported direct, we are m a position to I offer the best value m the district. I We have just landed ex " Rimutaka " a 1 large quantity of General Merchandise, m I eluding — ' 1 TON NEW WASHING EXrRAOT, (three times as strongas Washing Soda or tract of Soap), which will be included m the Sale. Special inducements to large buyers. CARSON & CO-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tanored Btreet, and Arcade, .Ashburton, Buyers of every description of Dairy Pro- duce. 99 ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKB STOCK TAKING SALE NOW O L V. PKAA WORTH of New and Second- oGOVJVJ hand Bicyolea, Lamps, Bella, Saddles, Toe Clips, Handle Bars, Tyres, Valvaß, Chains, Chain Wheels-, Trouser clips, Wesbwood Rims, Hubs, Spokes, Nipples, etc., eto., ' AT VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. Remember — O°SALE ONLY LASTS 4 WEEKS EOLIPSE CYCLE WOfiKS 1 i BARING SQUARE, ABHJSORTCN,



Government Notices- NEW ZEALAND RAILW..YS. EXCURSION FARES TO DTJNELIN FOR WINTER SHOW. AT 2d per mile first class, minimum 4s, Id per mi'e second olaBS, minimum 2« mileage oouaied one way only. Tickets i 6ued from Christ church, Kingston, and . intermediate stations, alpo stations on branches between those points, on the 30th and 31st May and Ist June, available for return till 11th June. 5 225 BY ORDER. D. TBOMAS. BULLOCK'S ARCADh,. SATURDAY, ~JUNE 4, 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS haß received in- structions to sell by public auction at the above df.te and fixture, viz.,— LOT 63 and 66, 4 acre of land, with 'a Dwelling House of four rooms, having a frontage on to Moore and Kermode Street. Those wanting a House olose to town should not miss the sale of this property. Sale at 2 o'clock. D.THOMAS, 5 241 Ashburton. AROADE. SATURDAY^ JUNE 4. GRAND SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Containing 4 Acres 2 Roods 20 Perches. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mrs Sarah Meaclem to Sell by Public Auction, as above — HER COMPACT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, Containing 4 Acres 2 Roods 20 Perches, situated m Hampstead, fronting Cambridge, Oxford, & Nelson Streets, together with a six-roomed House, front rooms plastered, Wash-house with Copper built m, Dairy, large Machine Shed, Work-shop, 84ft x 12ft, Stables, etc. From its position, this musb become an exceedingly valuable section m the near future, Sale at 2 p.m. sharp. ~ D. THOMAS, 5 227 Ashburton. A E 0 A 1) E HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898. I WILL hold my next HORSE FAIR on the above date, for which I am now BOOKING ENTRIES. .« . j D. THOMAS, 5 128 Auctioneer. I imiagßi.riiii . . q Friedlander Bros., Limited. GO i^v^XVlli wakanui FOR SALE. MESSRS FRIRDLA.NDER BRO*., Ltd, instructed by Mr Henuy Potter, who has purchased another Farm, will Sell at their WEST STKEBT AUCTION MA.XT , ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1898, At 1 p.m., HIS Handy Little Faim of 63 Acreß of Best Wheat Land, well known as "John Black's," c^veniently situated near the^ Wakanui School,, and adjoiuiog Messrs' Ciephane'B and T. McDowell a properties. THE FARM is sub-divided into two pad- docks. 17 acrea are vow ploughed ready for Crop, 5 acres are m Oats, and balance laid down for four years m English Grass. There is a Three- Roomed Cottage, brick Dairy and Cowshed on the property. Water- race through both paddocks is now m course of construction by the County Council. The land is oapable of pro- ducing the heaviest crops grown m the Wakanui district, over sixty bushels of Wheat per acre having been harvested from it. The Auctioneers have no hesitation m thoroughly recommending the above pro- perty to anyone desiring a handy little homestead. R. FRIEDLANDER, 221 Auctioneer. Hanmer and Graves. 547 ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS LAND FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. WE HAVE received instructions fronj Jojin Studholme, Junb., Esq , Mo Sell by Private Treaty a JJfa^CK JDF j SPLENDID ALLUVIAL^ANHAjJom- prhing ahout 457 aoreß, *fiffifcted cloM-Jo tho Hinds Railwy<jo^tion^*j|be lanff is all ready for a yfadF°f M^" ea y « design! and is well fenoedJaujMrliviHed iiftp four ftddocks. Partiouft*, my, m 5 204 GRAVES. WE beg to announce that at the request of numerous clients, we have pur- chased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, and that we are prepared to furnißh funerals m the besb possible style. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H UNDRILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON. | Note Address— Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society Office. 5 217 THE BARRYTOWN FLAT No. 2 GOLD MINING COMPANY,. No Liability. ' NOTICE. A N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL J\. MEETING of the Shareholders m the above Company, will be held at . its Regis- tered Offioe, Arcade, Ashburton, on TUES- DAY, June 14, 1898, at 8 p.m. Business : 1. — To make Rules. 2. — Election of Direotors. And General. OHAS. J. STYOHE, Secretary. Aahburton, May 21, 1 893, 5 203



Vv" a r - 1 «? d CHINA Inland Mission. Sunday, 8 p.m. OddfellowB 1 Hal. Wn^ tarn Strong Subject: Evangelisatiou of China. Failures and Successes. 5 253 REV. C. PORTER, of Christ church, will ■ co' duct Anniversary Services at ßar'ng t?quan Church To morrow. Mornirg, 11 ; Evening, 6.30 5 251 BARING SQUARE Church Anniversary Services 'J o morrow. Tea and Lecture, Thursday next Tea at 5.Z0 ; Lecture. 7.30 5 252 OST, near Somen>et Hotel, two Cheques- J Finder rewarded on leaving at Mail Office. Payment stopped. 5 250 ANTED, at onoe— A Good Genwal Servant, Apply Mrs Hammer. Tanored Btreet. 5 247 WANTED— A General Servant. Must be a Good Cook and Laundress. References required, Apply MBS WlhiiAM Baxter, Tinwald. 5 236 MR STRONG will breach m the Presbyterian Churoh on SUNDAY Evening. Oddfellows' Hall after Service, 8 o'clock. Sankey's Hymns. Chinese Singing. No Collection. 5 239 DON'T FORGET E. Williams when you want good Tea. Ail the best brands m stook. Special value at la 83 per lb. Aroade Shop open on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 5 242 PIE Mollons — Pie Mellonß for jam, choice Orasges, Bananas, etc.— H. A. Flower, Fruiterer and Confectioner. STOP that Cough— Flower's celebrated Cough Drops will do the triok. Try them. H. A. Flower, Confectioner, East Street. I HAVE for Sale m the Seafield District a very nice Property, 'containing 1600 Acres ; 300 m crop and 100 Aores now being ploughed for rape. For particulars apply D. Thomas, Ashburton. 5 240 WINDSOR Magazine for April now m. New Books — The Incidental Bishop, (Allen) ; Barbara Hcathcote'a Trial, (Carey); Dick Kivers, (lhomas); The Spring of the Day, (H. Macmillan, D.D.); progress m Australia, (Divibt) ; Review of rCeviews.—H. M. Jones. FOR SALE— Upstanding Brown Mare; saddle or harness ; trial. Apply Office of this paper. PYNE & 00. PYNE & CO. have received instructions from THE TRUSTEES OF THE WAIMATE ESTATE, TO SELL BY AUCTION, AT STU.DHOLME JUK C HON, OK TUESDAY, JUKE 14, At 12 Noon, THE WHOLE OF THE CELEBRATED WILLOWBKIDGE PROPERTY, COMPHISING 800 * ° R E s 800 OF THE BEST LAND IN NEW ZEALAND. THE PROPERTY WILL BE OFFERED IN 17 LOTS, VARYING IN SIZtS, FROM 12i TO aOO ACRES. It is unnecessary to dilate on the merits of this property. Suffice it to say that the LAND IS OF THE BEST QUALITY AND IS UNSURPASSED FOR GROWING GRAIN r AND ROOTS, OR FOR FATTENING STOCK. The drainage is excellent, and the land, never having been abused, is capable of re- paying the purchaser his total outlay m a short time. The Auctioneers have, therefore, no hesi- tation m recommending buyers of high-class land to inspect the property, feeling certain that such a chance is seldom or nevei offered offered them. The Main South Line runs within a quarter of a mile of the Homestead, and the Willowbridge Railway Station is nob more than three miles from the furthest section to be offered. Since 1893, 13,367 acres of the Waimate Estate have been sold to 61 settlers. PLANS ARE NOW READY. For Further Particulars apply to PYNE AND CO., Auotioneors, Or to THE MANAGER, 5 206 Waimate Estate, Studholme. Tenders. Public Notices. ' PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. ENDEAVOUR ANNIVERSARY. TOMORROW, SUNDAY, Three Special Services. Preacher— Rev. G. H. Mann. Morning, 11 —Subject, The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Special reference will also be made to the late Right Hon W. E. Gladstone. Afternoon, 3— Service of Song (Bramble Bush). Evening, 6 30— Subject, Gambling. The Church will be suitably decorated, and a large choir will render special music. Great Tea, MONDAY, 30th. at 6 p.m. ; Tickets Is. Public Meeting and Endeavour Rally at 7.30, to be addressed by Miss Parsons, Mr H. Steel, and other friends. 5 248 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. FTIHE SECOND TERM for 1898, will commence on TUESDAY, the 31st inst., at 8.30 a.m. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, May 20, 1898. Seoretary. -5186 Good advice. Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea* Remedy, For 1 sale by AihburtOQ Drug Company,



I Funeral Notice. FUNERAL KOTICE. fTIHE Friends Mr and Mrs Joseph Harris JL are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late son, Ernest, to leave their .residence, Allenton, on MONDAY, May 30, at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburtor Cemetery. T. H. UNDRILL & Co., 5 256 Undertakers. , MR W. 8. STRONG, CHINA INLAND MISSION. SUBJECTS: SUNDAY EVENING, 8 o'clock, ODD- FELLOWS' HALL— The Introduction of Christianity m China— lts Failures and Successes. MONDAY EVENING, 7.30, ODD- FELLOWS' HALL—'! he Political Situation and Governmental Corruptions m China, with maps. Will appear m Chinese Dress and Chinese Hymns will be sung. . No Collection. 5 254 Entertainments. ADDFILLOWS' TT ALL TO-NIGHT \ pwnnilvOTj v /LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT/ PO9ITIVELY \LAST NIGHT Heller's Mahatma Co. TO-NIGHT change of Programme. The original. and only Madame Beller. Revela- tiona more extraordinary than ever. LUMIERE BIOGBAPH. New and Comic Animated Pictures^ New Novelties ! Danoeß ! Muaio and Specialties. - Change of Programme. Popular Prices la, few Reserved {2s. i § 855 m



"Pebramus" Rainproof Cloth. — Soak ing Rain-Proof, Porus, Healthy, No Rubber — Sir, — We beg to. bring before your notice thia latest product of applied science. Its qualities may be summed up as follows :— Test. — A garden hose turned on to simulate a heavy shower of rain may bo played on the oloth for an hour or more without penetrat- ing it. Durability. —The rainproof quality is permanent, and will last as long as the garment lasts. Porousness and Venti- lation. — Light can be seen through the oloth, and it can be easily breathed throngh. Healthiness. — Perspiration will not condense on the inside, as so frequently occurs m opaque waterproof garments and which is a prolific source of ohillß, rheumatism, &c. When wet, garments made from this oloth should be thoroughly dried before a fire. From the foregoing it ie obvious that a coat made from these materials is equally effec- tive and much more healthy than a rubber coat ; and m appearance, comfort and wear, they are equal to an ordinary cloth. Solicit- ing the favor of your orders. — We are, sir, yours obediently, Craighead and Bbbry man, thn leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton.



Synopsis op New Advkbtissmhntp. County Hunt Clvb — Special meetiug on Tuesday next F. Ferriman — Seed wheat, land, bone dust, etc, for sale Wanted — General servant Friedlander Bros— Publio trial of Grain and Fertiliser Drill at Flemington, on June 1 ' T. Bullock— House to let W. Strong — Chinese Missioner, Oddfellows' Hall, Sunday night. Church Services— Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist. County Council — Tenders. Lost — Cheques. Heller's Company — Oddfellow's Hall, to- night. ■ ________



More Revolt for Spain to Deal With- Martial Law at Key West



Soaroity of Water at Key West- Admiral Cerveras' Squadron- Prance Coquetting With Spain Preparing for Contingencies.