CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ -■ (We do not bold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE DIPHTHERIA SCARE.

TO THE EDITOR. Slß,— Owing to the scare with regard to diphtheria, spread by yourself and others, I have gone to considerable trouble to make inquiries into the matter, and challenge the Ashburtonlnßpector of Nuisanceß, Councillor Hanmer, and yourself to prove at the present time a single ciae of diphtheria within the Hampstead Town li i trict , I quite agree with Councillor Collins tha> Borough Counoillora should look to their own neighbourhood. It is lamentable to Bee the ignorauce displayed with regard to the extent of If there w a oa e of fever it suddenly narrows down to about Eaab Street, and * case occurring outside that favored locality is immediately con signed to Hampatead. At the present time a lore has been got up, and evidently for some purpose. lb is very gratifying to the authorities of the Hampatead distnob and school to Hnd thab their locality is perfectly free from infectious diseases. Thanking you inanticipation,-latn, e to^ BRocK; Headmaster of Hampatead fcchool. Hampstead, May 18, 1893; [Mr Brook is beating the air in a very un seemly race. A medioal man baa repotted to the BoVough Council thab there have been two cases of diphtheria within we borouch, one of which— the one that ended fatally—the doctor supposes was contracted by the ohild drinking ( water from the Bide ohannel while on ita way to Hampatead echool. As to the purpoge hinted at. we oannot believe in the exis. tenoe of anyone small-souled enough to have any malign object in t J he^. m » tt "'' and are astonished to find that Mr Brock'a soul ia Bmall enough to sus pect anything of the kind .on the parb of bia neighlora. He evidently thinka «• the cackle of hia bourg the murmur of the world." As to our paragraph, surely what is the common balk of a whole town is mbjeob enough for the reporter to work on.— Ed.]

LICENSING BICYCLES.

TO THE BDITOB. | Sib,— l notice two members of the Borough Gotmoil advocate the licensing of bicycles. I only wonder the Council were nob unam mouß on the question. All persons of intelli. cence will agree with the two members above referred to that it i8 high time bicycles, trioyoles, etc., were licensed. In deed, I would go further and suggest to the Counoil the advisableness of pasaing a by law for the purpose of licensing hacka and trap horses (including thofse kept by pro prietors of livery Btablee). I aIBO think the Counoil should take into ita serious oonsidera fcion the necessity of licensing and number ing all cows, oats, perambulators, hens, bees, and other domestic animals or birds kept by the ratepayers.— l am, etc , r Lady Cyclist.

THE BICYCLE BY-LAW.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,— ln view of the new bicycle by-law to be adopted by the Council, I hope our respected magistrates will consider the interests of the cycling public, and keep a small portion of the roadway in repair for them. Large stones, hedge prunings, and rubbish from the gufctera are occasionally to be found on the part of the streeb appropri ated by oyolists as their own. If a bike has now a legal standing as a " vehicle, ' the man who rides it has also the same right to the road as the man who drives a dray or a buggy. lam informed that there are npwards of 600 oyclists in or about Ash burton. If this estimate be correct, it means that over £10,000 haa been apenb by a section of the publio on these useful machines, lb ougab to be a very simple matter to keep •* narrow portion of the Btreet in good order for them, ao that in daylight or darknes3 a cycliat might feel assured that neither he nor his mount would be likely to suffer damage when on duty or pleasure bent. — I am, etc., u.rS.l.

News in B rief.

Mr John Moiaon draws attention to his increased accommodation, his special stock of boota and shoes, his low priceß for ca3h, and his speoialty in prompt and satisfactory repaire— at •' The Hall," Jfiasb street. Mr Henry Stephenson will hold an | important furniture sale to-inorrow, and a | ■ale of confectioner's plant on Thursday— - the latter by order of the bailiff. Messrs Shearman Broß. have an important business announcement in this issue, in which they atate that they are prepared to quote sheep netting, ironmongery, groceries, and crookery ware at reasonable prices.

Latest Items.

Colonel Moore's SinELD.-The following v.lunteeis wiUfi-. £ «t Colonel Moore 8 abield on Thursday, Way 19: - Color Sergeant McDonald, Sergeant Hefford, Sergeant Willers, Corporal J. W. Bakei% and Privates B. Baker, Cay ton, Potter, D. Leiteh, I. Leifcch, and Reynolds. Emergency _ Private J. Sando, and Corporal Hogdson. Benefit Entkrtainment. — One of the pleasing features in this degenerate age ib , the readiness with which .P«boiih Bubsonbe , for a case of distress, specially it it is a case . where a willingness to help oneself is seen. An illustration of this may be seen at Rakaia. The friends of Ut N. Welsh, whose complete loss of dwelling, etc.. by fire was reported in these column aome two or three weeks ago, have started subscription lists with fair success ; and on I»esd»y to supplement these efforts, a benefit lime light entertainment was given by Rev. J. K . Clark of Methven, in the Town Hall. Ine S. A. friends had been busy selling tickets, with the result that a fair audience gathered • to see a number of slidea illustrating life in Figi and Africa, shown by Mr Clark, who is thoroughly at home with his apparatus. The ; proceeds of this entertainment will probably be about three or four pounds. LADIES IN A LIEDEBOJAFEL.— It is fortu nate for some members of the Wellington Liedertafel that the Women's National Council ia not at present in solemn conclave assembled. During a disoussion on the question of obtaining lady soloists for the Liedertafel concerts, several members spoke strongly against the BUggestion. One re marked, "I think the Liedertafel ib the only society from which ladies are now exoluded-and they should continue to be Lady Boloista can be heard at any sooia\ For my part I would Btrongly oppose the sugges tion!" Mr Murrell, who had brought the matter up, intimated that be did notßUggeot that they should have lady members, but only their assistance at concerts. In Aus tralia, several speakers averred, great success had attended the introduction of ladies into the Liedertafel choirs. Ulta mately, it was resolved to postpone any decision on the matter for a fortnight. Grain Movemehts.— The National Mort gage and Agency Company have just BOia upwards of 31,000 bushels of wheat grown on the New Zealand and Australian Land Company's Moeralsi, Totara, FOT«pr» and Levels Estateß, to Messrß IS vans and Co., at per bushel, sacks extra, at country railway f stations. In view of Messrs Pnedlander Bros, sale to-morrow, this should be a pointer.

THE ASHSUfITtn liUAfIDIAK t WEDNESDAY, MAY IS, 1838,



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mOWN PROPERTIES-Bailding Sites, X aa follows : — . Town Section 493, i acre, well situated in Cameron street, which leads to the Poet Office and Railway Station. Price- £SO. Town Section 818, \ acre, Ait ken street, Price-£ls Town Section 25, i acre, Dob3on street £24 10s Town Section 268, i acre, Moore Street. firat-clasa laud, fenced with macro;. carpa fence, etc. £48 10s. Town Section 795, £ acre, Cox street. Very good land for garden purposes. £36. Town Section 1171, £ acre, Havelock Street Weat. Nice site for a house. £25 10s Libtf aI terms of payment can be arranged «»'«»"* tSDUOOb



FIRE. EJIIE, FIRE. | x 'TIANK Containing s UCI.PANS, BOILERS, A KETTLES, slightly damaged by I re to be tuh\ at übc-ul XI A It ,XT the trdir ary price. We advise our Customers to : \ give us an early call if they want to buy a gootl Cheap and Serviceable KETTLE or ■'? SAUCEPAN as we h&ve such a demand for tl.em. -; _ J Enamel ware. Enamel ware. 20 OASES ENAMELWARE. WE have jusb received a large consignment of Steel Enamel ware, wbfah we h»Tf marked at very low prices to make room for further shipments. WE HAVE THEJFOLLOWING IN STOCK AT PRESENT ;— Steel Enameled Juga " Potato Stearceri Steel Enameled Saucepana Stewpasi Basins Billies Teapots; Col lander 8 Kettles i. |, and 1 pin* Mog* Padding Bisina Fish Sliced Baking Dishes Hot Water Jugß| , Pie Dishes Coffee Pots Mixing Bowls 00MB EAfcLY & SECORE THE BARGAIN!?* L Du chess Tea. Duchess Tea, THIS Famous T r a is now all the rage, in fact the demand has far ezcerdel our mosb sanguine expectations. Appended below will be found a few recommend* tune praising apthis well-known Tea. Mrs Morton, East Street, informs us that the Tea gi- »nhe gr'ft'est sabl»f»otton to her numerous Customers. Mr Huffam, Burnett Street, says— That it is the finest Flavored and most Economical Tea that he h\s ever tried. G< W. Ikadlky, Esq., says— That it is equal, if not superior to any Sh 4<J Tea that he has been ÜBing, anl hfl oan thoroughly recommend it. RKMEMBER these are only a few of the many bonafide Testitronials that ve hsxra received, and any of them can be substantiated at any time. This Tea is mixed with the LiTrST MACHINERY recently purclasel by ui, and therefore the Tea can be depended upon to be of uniform q ality. GIVE THIS TEA*A TBIAL'AKD YOU WILL UsE NO OTHER. (x) FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, East Street, Afrbtmrton, and High Street, Cbr'Btchnrch; YOU AUE IKTITED TO IMSPI : CT OUE STO( K WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & Mcdiarmid'S .cash boot store. EVERY Article is marked in FLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRIC3 Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Bostook Brand of Ladies' Boots aud Shoes, jast to hantf. JJESJPOBLE WORK *c REPAIRSj Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivctied Boots, Shorß, Sl'pperß, etc.. Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Loweßt Price Possible, by Firfct-olaet and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald "^"lmcdiaiimiu BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager EAST STREET. ONE WOBD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDU BOOT STORE, TAKORED STBEET, ASHBURTON. YTTB aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks forjpur BQCC6BB THE ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES in Ashburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Bootfanj Shoes] in endless variety. ■•■■■- FOR BEAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDEA BRAND. Every body Jmows we givo nothing but the be*t value* One trial ia 8-11 *r j a?k JAMES MELLOB, ZISALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCREDISTKF-T, ASHBURTON. I .__



John Orr k Co. I John Orr & 00. TPE HATE BEEN TOR SOME HUB CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES i AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. During the past week we have made nome STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE. The following are a few of the many lineß that we have reduced the prioe of : — SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMEL WARE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRF, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC., CARPENTERS, & MECHANICS TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET ICUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARF. i WE have Just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices.] HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowlea', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc, CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. 1 PLATED WARE OF ALL KINDS. SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRATED— "KODAX" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, {TOILET SETS, DINNER * TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEE? DIP. ab the greatly reduced prioe of 4b per gallon. One gallon m»ke» 100 gaUonM BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3b per gallon. John Orr & Co. ASHBTJRTON.; m



T Bullock. | ' FOR SALE, | DESIRABLE Town Property, fronting tho Domain and near the Railway Station, beiDgT.S. 583, containing a $ ucrr, on which is erected on concrete foundations a modern tquaro house of 5 rooms and scullery, Venetian blinds, etc., esc. harden surrounded by well grown macracarpa fences. Exceptionally eatsy terms of payment can be arranged. > Applyt °T. BULLOCK. TO LET, A NICE Little Property near Town, fronting the Racecourse Road, <j acres and New House of 5 rooms, etc, or 14 aoreß if so desired. For particulars appy to T. BULLOutv. TO LET. COTTAGE of 4 Rooma and Scullery, nearly new, situated in Ailken Street East. Rental 6s per week. Apply to V T. BULLOCK, Agenb. to hm\ /COTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two Kj Seotions, fronting Allen's Road, Alienton. T> BULLOOK . TO LET. 2£ ACRES 2J Together with Dwelling House of four rooms and other buildings thereon, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, linwald. Rental required— 63 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. House of Bix rooms, also Stable, with two acrea of land, near the Woollen fcaotory. Apply t0 T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. SECTION in Eton street, Hampstead. 'Rental required, £1?^ annum. Agent. Public Notices. NOIIOE OP APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I JOHN ORYSELL, of Watertoo, q Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the uext Lic'enßing Meeting to bo holden at Ashburton on the 9bh day of June, apply for a certifi- cate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house, situate at Waterton, and known as the Waterton Hotel, con- taining 13 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the fam ly. Dated the 12. h day of May, 1898. 5 135 JOHN CRYSELL. PLOUGii TBI AL. \ TRIAL OF P. & I>. DUNCAN'S NEW STUBBLE PLOUGH WILL BE HELD AT MR GEO. THOMPSONS FARM, LYNDHUEST, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th MAY, Commencing at 1 p m. TRIALS will also be held at — Mr James Wallace's Farm, Lauriston, on THURSDAY, 19th May. Mr W. Wilkinson's, Chertsey, on MON- DAY, 23rd May. Mr John Dunn's, Flemington, on WED- NESDAY, 25th May. 5 127 ANDREW ORR HA S JUST OPENED a Second Ship, ment of NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER. Specially Selected. Splendid Lot of NEW MANTLES* CAPES, MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE LATEST STYLES.! New Kid Gloves, Corsets and Umbrellas, best makes. Carpets, Linoleums, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON. ■ Inspection Invited. l ■ i - ! ANDBEW 088. OUR ANNUAL | STOCKTAKING | SALE COMMENCES ON i SATURDAY NEXT. -Gl AAH WORTH of Groceries, Iron- \ dbX\J\J\J mongery, Brushware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, to be cleared afc very low prices For CASH! 1 Ab the bulk of the above lines have been imported direct, we are in a position to offer the best value in tho district). We have just landed ex " Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in- cluding— 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three times as strong as Washing Soda or Ex- traot of Soap}, which will be included in the Sale. Speoial induoementa to large buyers. CARSON & CO-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tancred Street, and Arcade, Ashburton. Buyerß of every description of Dairy Pro- -1 duce. 599 |. s , j Good advice. Never leave home on a 1 ourney without a bottle of Chamkerhin's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhea % Remedy. Jfvr [ a»le by Alhbwrtoo Prog Company, ?



Frledlander Bros,, Limited. IMPORTANT GRAIN SALE. Tl/TESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd, JJ/A. instructed by various Clients, will hold a Special Grain Sale by Auction at I their West Street Auction Mart, on THURSDAY, MAY 19,1898, At J3 p.m., At whioh about 15,0U0 Sacks, of MILLING WHEAT, besides Oats, Barley, and Grass Seed will bo offered. | Catalogues are now in course of preparation. Farmers wishing to avail themselves of this opportunity to offer their Grain will please communicate with us promptly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, 5 112 Aahburtonc . iQfel/ ACRE FARM NEAR ±OQ/2 WINSLOW. SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1898. MESSRS FRIISDLANDER 8305., Ltd, have received instructions from Mr M. Hawkins to Sell his handy situated Farm, close to the Tinwald Saleyards and Winslow, Containing 185 £ Acres, whioh is sub- divided into eight paddocks, all well fenced and watered. 85 Acres are two yeara down in grass, and the balance ia partly sown in Oats and Whaat, and ready for crop. The buildings consist of a good five-roomed House, Stable, Yards, elo. Full particulars at sale. Sale at 12.30 R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 125 Auctioneer, A NICE LITTLE HOMES JE AD AT TINWALD. SATURDAY^ MAY 28. * ]\/I~ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. IV I have received instructions from Mr Robert Anderson {who intends to reside on his farm at Rangitata) to Sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on above date, HIS very convenient little property, con- taining 3£ acres, situated at Tinwald, corner of Grove Street and Graham's Road, with well built five-roomed House on concrete foundation, also Dairy, Waßh-house, Stable, Trap- house and other Gut-buildings, and of well-stocked Orchard. Intending purchasers please iuspect this property; Full particulars and terms at sale at 1 p.m. 5 161 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioueer. Henry Stephenson. By Order of Bailiff «*.M. Court. THURSDAY, MAY 19. TTENRY STEPHENSON, haa received t~i instructions to Sell by Public Auction at his Rooms as above CONFEOTIONKR'S PLANT— Comprising 2 Iron * labs and Bars, 3 Slate Slabs, ££ Furnace Top, Etc. Without Reserve— One o'clock. HENRY STEPHENSON, 5 168 Auctioneer. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, Etc. THURSDAY, MAY 19. 1 o'clock MR HENRY STEPHENSON has re- ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction at his rooms, Havelook Street (re- moved for convenience of sale), a nice lot of Superior Furniture, etc., comprising— Piano by Bord, Dining Table, Side Board, Brussels Carpet, Austrian Chairs, Settee in Tapestry, Fender and Irons, Wardrobe with Mirror Front, Ducoesß Table and Washstand, Toilet Ware, Bedsteads and Mattresses, Crockery, Cutlory, Kitchen Utensils, Sundries, etc. The above goods are almost new, having been in use only a short time. Without Reserve. HILNRY STEPHENSON, 5 148 Auctioneer. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor fco Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, I EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olock. I Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- 1 ture, etc., »s per arrangement, in any part I 0 the county. , . I I Advances made on Goods placed in my I hands for Sale. I CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, I SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES I SEEDS, eta, I Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. I 1 Agent: I Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company I & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and I Agency Company. I PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay I menta from ?iOs per month. I j HENRY STEiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. I ~~ ' . D. THOMAS. I ARO AD E "j HORSE_FAIR. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898. I WILL hold my next HORSE FAIR I on the above date, for whioh I am now I BOOKING ENTRIES. 1 D.~~THOMAS, I 5 128 Auctioneer. I NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED agree to close our Establishments at 530 p.m. I — Thursday and Saturday excepted — from I MONDAY, 23rd tost., till FRIDAY, August 19. I ANDREW ORR» MITCHELL A; TURNER, W. H. COLLIER, A. P. WILLIAMSON, H. 0. SEGERS, HALL.ENSTEJN BROS., per A. G. B. I ABHBURTON DRAPERY CO,, 1 per H. C. S. BARRETT BROS., per H. C. B. 5 165 KOZIE TEA A&ost JBooiiQrotfeal »



Wauled, WANTED— Strong Active Boy, to make himße'f generally useful : : n Livery Stables. — App'y S. Teivukza. 5 169 T OST— -Twisted Walking Stick. As it , I 4 was a present, owner will feel obliged if finder will return same to this cflice. WANTED To Rent, a two-roomed Cottage with one to three Acres of Land. Apply by letter, X.Y.Z., Mail Office. 5 165 WANTED— Good General Servant for gentleman's family at Rakaia. Wages, 11s, Apply office of this paper. 5 159 HOT PIES, Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa, Flower's Refreshment Rooms, next Percy, Tobacconist, Baßt Street. ANTED Known. — That every de. partment at Mitchell & Turner's is now fully stocked with new and select goods which are invariably bought for cash in the beab European Markets, four cases ex Rangitira now showing. FOR SALE— Upsanding Brown Mare ; saddle or harnesß; trial. Apply Office of this paper. A WAREHOUSEMAN'S Complete so of Samples in Men's Hats, Caps, Shirts and Ties, the newest styles at very low prices. Every description of clothing in Btock and to order. — Mitchell and TtTItNER, YOUNG Ladies' Journal ior May, Wei- don's Baziar, Ladieb' Journal and Home Milliner for April, Mother's Help, Family Reader (quarterly part). Gentle- man's Bioyole, English make, cheap for cash, in good order. — H. M. Jones. f-. ■■- ' 1 Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY AND DUNEDIN RACES. EXCURSION tickets at rates of 2d per mile first class, minimum 43, Id per mile Bcoond, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any station on the Hurunui-Bluff section to any other station on that section, on the 21st, 23rd and 24bh of May, also to Dunedin on the 20th May, and available for return tilt the 31st May. Fuller particulars in posters and handbills. EXCURSION TO U'IMARU, 24th MAY. Train leaves Ashburton at 10.20 a.m. Timaru 5.25 p.m. Return fares from Ashburlon by this train only, 7s and 33 9d. Tickets avail- able for Orari, Winchester, Temuka or Timaru. The goods shed at Aahburton will be closed on the 24th May. 5151 BY ORDER. R ' . !"!«■■"""■ ■■"I 11 " 1 . 1 - 1 ... "" ' •'■"— >l Public JMoiices. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOOK AND SaLEYARDS COMPANY, I/ed. mUfiSDAY Nexr, May 24, being Her X Mujeaty's birthday, Ihe Aahburton Sale will be held on MONDAY, MAY 23. 5 162 ALBERT ROBERTS, Secretary. miss b&rratt>s~ SCHOOL will RE-OPEN on WEDNES- DAY, 25th insb. Subjects taught :— English, Music, Drawing,- Singing, Latin. Dancing Class begins SATURDAY, 28th inat. Hours 2to 4 o'clock. . Miss Barralb will be at home from 21st iust. 5 170 JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added to his Stock as well bb his Shop accommo- dation, is in a position to supply Boots and Shoes at lowest cash values — hie own make, which is not to be surpassed, and the best is the cheapest. Repairs with best sole leather and at once. — Moison, only Practi- cal Bootmaker, " The Hall," East street, Ashbnrton. 5 160 THE BARRYTOWN FLAT No. 2 GOLD MINING COMPANY. NO LIABILITY. NOTICE is hereby given that the aUot- ment call of One Shilling per share is now due, and payable at the registered office of the Company, Aroade, Ashburton. CHAS. J. STYCHE, May 18. 1898. Secretary. 1 5 166 KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL. (Under the Management of Miss Fooks and Miss M. L. Fooks). npHE above School will RE OPEN for I the Second Term of the present year ! on MONDAY, May 23rd, at the ORANGE HALL. Children taken from the age of 3 years. Fkes : For Children over 7, £1 ss ; under 7, £1 Is. Music and Painting extra. 5 164 TO THE FARMERS AND PRODUCERS OF CANTERBURY. Y~i ENTLEMEN,— I invite you to MEET \JC ME at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Christchurch, on SATURDAY NE&T, THE 21st May, At 3 o'clock, When I shall have the pleasure of pointing out how you can reap for yourselveß and your families the full benefit of your labour. 5 150 WBI. HARKER. I ASHBURTON I CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. fTIHE Annual Meeting of the above 1 JL Society will be held on WEDNESDAY, 1 May 18, at 8 o'clock p.m., in the Secretary's I Office. I A full attendance is requested. I JO3HUA TUCKER, 5 15q. Hon. Secretary. I Public trust office. CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN- 1 (EBED BY THE STATE. : I mHE OFFICE undertakes the following I JL business : — I 1. The administration of all Inteßtate I Estates. I 2. The executoi'ship of the Wills of persona I who may appoint the Public Trustee their I Executor. Also the administration of Trustß 1 renounced by previously appointed Trustees. I I 3. The administration of all kinds of I | Money Trustß, including Marriage Settle- 1 l ments. I 4. The administration of the estates of Lunatics and Lunatic Patients. 5. The management of property as I Attorney or Agent for the owner. 6. The deposit of Wills for Bafe custody. I The Public Trusb Office, although a I department of the State, is absolutely free from political interference or control. j Large powers are conferred bjr statute on | the Publio Trustee, thus supplementing ' poweri? o,onfca^ned in Wills for the benefit of the testator's family. The Public Trustee makes advances on freehold securities from 4£ per cent. For particulars as to the Office and its work apply to the undersigned. A. A. FOO&vS, Agent, Ashbur&on. OTAMEB O. MARTIN, Publio Trustee, , J. 3. M. Hampton, 1 Q 127 Dietriob Agent), Qbrißtebu.ro.fe,



RE WHEEL BAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC Coy, AS I am unable to say whether the Statements in this Prospectua can be eupported in their entirety, I have with- drawn my name from the same. Persons applying for Shares will therefore under- stand that while I believe the specific is an undoubted remedy for some of the diseases that affect oar apple treep, lam nob in a position to verify ali that is claimed for it, therefore retire from any position in the Company. 5 167 HUGO FRIEDLAJSDER, i —* A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A1 NEVER fails any one in XiLiaXulll 6 uch a predicament). To Eufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature ] by AiiAxtrM, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and j diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxom is the beßt. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied nob only to its immediate relieving properties but to the faob that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. Ib iB at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared ! scientifically, and endorsed by the Presß aa the mosb valuable medicine that has ever I been offered to to the publio in a popular ] form. I ALAXUM CUMSS Biliousness, Bilious Headache.'lDizzinesß, J Costiveness, Sour . Stomach, Lose of j Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion J Dyspepsia, Flatulence, . Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all J functional derangements of the system I of nutrition Q I NOTE THIS WELX.,— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the . t of the boay may perform cheir 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 in need of a remedy to aeo the organs of the body working harmoniously. Beaßon points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time j assimilate its nutriment. With either of j I these qualities alone the remedy would be [ worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable gpqd, Alaxum ig the oaly medicine which combines these ' two qualities. It iB a natural appetiser, and itß first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on I the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to I activity. The system then receives nutri- j tion and new life from the proper assimila I tion of the food ; and where there is no I organic disease health must follow* This I is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. I Accept no substibute that may be recom- -1 mended to be "just as good.'j It may be I bttisr—for the dealer— beoause jof its better I profit, bub in such an instsnoe'.the'dealer iB I notjthe one who needs help. I FROM ALL CHEMISTS % STORE-. I KEEPERS,



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Picking up Knowledge is easy enough if you look for it in I the right place. This is the right I place to learn just what to do for that I debilitating condition which warm I weather always brings. Do % you want I to be cured of that languid feeling, I get back your appetite, sleep soundly, I and feel like a new being f 1 Ayer's Sarsaparilla will do it. It has done it for thou- I sands. It will do it for you. Try it. I PREPARED BY I 00. J. C. AVER 6 CO., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. 1 Aver's PHls curb constipation- I How to Prevent Croup. I BOMB BEADING THAT WIM, PROVB INTEREST- I ING TO YOUNG MOTHEBS. HOW TO I GUARD AGAINST TUB DISEASE:. I Cronp ia a terror to young mothers and to j post them concerning the cause, firat symp- I toms and treatment is the object of this item. I The origin of croup is a common cold. I Children who are subject to ib take cold I very easily sod oronp is almost; sure to I follow. The firsb symptom is hoarseness ; j thio is soon followed by a peculiar rough oongh, which ia easily recognised and will 1 never be forgotton by one who has heard ib. I The time to aot is when the child first be- comes hoarse. If Chamberlain'B Cough Remedy is freely given all tendency to croup Will soon disappear. Even after the cfoupy cougfc' has developed ib will prevent the ittftok. There ia no danger in giving thia remedy for ifc contains nothing injurious, j ffor tale by Aehbarton Drag Company. AO^IJEi TEA I