THE McKEAGUE-BERRYMAN ASSAULT CASE.

Before Mr H. W. Bishop, 8 M., thi morning, John McKeague, manager • of tu< Ashburton Standard, was again bilore thi Court on remand, oharged with an aggrava ted assault on Henry Giles Ber yman. Mi Puruell appeared for the prosecution, anc Mr Crisp for the defence. Mr Crisp applied for a remand for & wet I or a fortnight, so that on the one haad hit client may be able to secure the services j)f c solicitor from Dunedin, and on the other thai Mr Crißp might be able to interview certain witnesses. His olient waa arrested on Friday and remanded the same day, and it had been Agreed upon by the other side and himeell that a remand should be granted. Mr Puruell oppos-el bin; remand, pointing out that a case of this kind ought nob to be adjourned simply beoau c the services of a . solicitor from a distance were desired. They had bad a who c week to prepare their case, and the witnesses for the prosecution were all present. After eoine conversation between Benchand counsel, His Worship said it appeared that the Bench on Friday had given no promise to grant a further remand, and the defence had had ample time to prepare themselves for this hearing. The case would therefore proceed. The formal charge was then read, and Mr Puruell opened the case for the prosecution. He said that McKeague was the manager of the Standard newspaper. On a date which need not be given then, the wite of the prisoner bad left her home, and sought the proteotion of bis client's wife. The rtason for Mrs MoKeague leaving her home need not now be given either, but it involved a grave accusation against her husband. Mrs McKeague was taken m, and afterwards went to another friend's house. . On Friday last the assault was committed, | *nd Mr Purnoll set forth the details of it at | length. He called — il. G. Berryman, draper, Ashburton, who said that John McKeague was recently m business m Ashburton, and was now manager of the Ashburton Standard. Mrs McKeague and witness's wife were close personal friends, and the former has no relations m this colony. His Worship paid he would not allow the depositions to be loaded with irrelevant matter. He would hold Mr Purnell to the intrinsic matter of the charge, and if the defence adduced any tb ing outside of that an opportunity to rebut would be given. Witness proceeded- On Friday last he re. ceived a certain message, m consequence oj which hef*went to see Mr Alcoin, J.P., and asked him to acoompany him to see Mrs McKeague. He declined, and told witness to go by himself. Witness went to the bouse of Mrs Hopkins, and was shown into an unfurnished room. Mrs Hopkins came m and called m Mrs McKeague, the three of them being there together. -Mrs Hopkins was facing the window, and remarked that McKeague was passing the house m a cab. Shortly afterwards witness heard heavy footsteps m the back passage, and Mr Hop kins called out "Oh, here he comes." She tried to close the door and witness assisted her. McKeague then forced the door open, got into the room, and seized witness by the collar. He then struck witness violently over the head with a stick. Managed to wrench himself out of McKeague'a hands, and tried to get out through the back door, which was open. McKeague followed him op and kicked him, striking him also several times over the head. McKeague up to this time had nob spoken a word. Managed to get outside the back door, and by this lime the stiok McKeague was using had been broken by the violence of the blowa, and though witness was trying to get out of McKeague's hands he could not, and McKeague struck him violently m the left eye with hie clenched fist and knocked him against the wall, at the samu time saying •« y ou , I will kill you. ' He struck witness a good many times with his fist and the stick — violently, so violently that witness thought he really meant to kill him, and soreamed " Murder." McKeague several times repeated the threat to kill witness, and generally acted the part of a madman. McKeague knocked witness about with his fist and the stiok for several minutes, and witness kept soreaming " Murder,'' which McKeague tried to stop by attempting to put witness into a tub of water, la this he did not suoceed, and soon after some people arrived and witness was rescued. Believed at the time that Mc- Keague really meant to kill him or do him very serious mischief. The stick produced was the one with which the assault was committed. Was bleeding profusely, the blood running to the ground, aud was much exhausted. The wounds shown so pro minently on his face were inflicted by the prisoner, but the worst were on the top of bis head, he having put his head down to proteot his face. Was obliged to lie down After being taken home m a cab, and the doctor dressed his wounds, after which he had to go 10 bed, to which he was confined till the following Monday. Had suffered much pain from the assault and was suffer ing still m both head aod body. By the Bench— Mrs Hopkins was afraid McKeague meant to attack his wife, and that was the reason why witness assisted her to keep the door closed. Dr. Maude gave evidence as to being called to Mrs Hopkins's house about twelve o'clock on Friday, February 25. He saw Mr Berry man there, whose left eye was blackened, there was a bruise behind the left ear on the skull, an abrasion down the back of the right ear, a considerable bruise at the back of the head, and a wound on the right little finger. He was bleeding slightly from the abrasions on the forehead, and there waß a little blood on the front of his shirt. He was much exhausted. He had not been seriously hurt ; but witness thought it advisable to order him to go to bed, and to make more than one visit to him. By Mr Crisp— ln a week or ten days Mr Berryman would probably be as well as ever. Emily Hopkins, wife of 0. T. Hopkins, lived on the Wakanui Road, near McKeague's bouse. Knew Mr Berryman, who came to her house last Friday about ten o'clock. Witness was then m the kitchen with Mrs MoKeague, and witness opened the door and admitted Mr Berryman. All three went together into the front room. The house is being altered, and that room was not furnished. While m this room witness saw McKeague paBS m a cab. Shortly after wards she heard someone m the passage, and opened the door. On seeing who it was she called out, " Oh, here is Mr McKeague,' and dosed the door. She was afraid foi Mrs McKeague, and did not think of an; danger to Mr Berryman. McKeague wa« very much excited and had a cane m hie hand. Mr Berryman tried to assist her tc close the door, but McKeaque forced it open While this was going on witness opened the window and let Mrs McKeagu< get away. After forcing the dooi open McKeague seized Berryman by th( collar with one hand and beat him wirl a stick with the other. The blows wen violent. Saw McKeague drag Berrymar fchrough the scullery to the back and out o the houße, beating him all the while witr the stick. She then ran out and scrpamec for help. When she returned Berrymai was bleeding profusely. The quantity seemed much to her, though it might no seem muoh to a doctor. A good deal o blood had been wiped up before the docto came. Mr Berryman was much exhaustei and had to He down. From McKeague 1 manner and conduct thought that Berrymai was m serious danger from him. Did no see the attempt to put Berryman m th water. MoKeague had not been m he house previous to that day. At about tw o'clock that day McKeague came to he house again, and asked her to say that sh was not m the room, but she declined t say anything of the kind, knowing that sh was m the room all the time from th beginning. Patrick Polian, laborer, living m Wakani road, said his houte was opposite that c Mrs Hopkins. Was at home on the mornin of lan Friday, end about ten o'clock Mr fcfcKeague came' aver to his house. I contfequenoe of what she said witness ra across to IJopkius' house. Saw M r Berrj man running past with McKeague after bin After runniog some distance McKeagu struck Bezryman with a pane. As soon c fitness saw 1 that he ran after the two an fhouted to MpKeague to desist. Jmmed ftieiy McKeague heard witness's voice h desUfced, and witness took the oane from hii the oane now m Court. As to bloot witness aaw only • trickle of blood behio (»hjlfft«tr,

ftv Mr Crisp — Gould barely see tlie Wood MtKeague was not greatly excited. Sarah Meaclem, wife of Robert Meaolem, said Bhe lived near Mrs Hopkina. Last Friday morning she heard screams coming from Mrs Hopkins' house. Witness went 1 there, and before &he got to the gate she saw c Mr McKeagua hittiug somebody with a c stick, It was not till she got through the '" gate that she saw it was Mr Berryman who F was being hit. Berryman was m a stooping position making for the gate, McKesgue J following, aud ihu blown inflicted were heavy. Saw Polian lay hold of McKeague. Berryman was covered with blood and seemed exhausted. By Mr (Jriap — Had not seen much of fights between men, but Berryman seemed bad euough. He had receivtd a dozen blown m her eight. Her house was about two chains from Hopkins' house, and she started to run on hearing the screams. Harry Ohilds, b'uckßmiih, knew the defendant, and saw him last Friday moru ing between nine and ten, coming from his own home towards the town. He held up his hand on which there was a little blood, and said he hud It ft little Berryman m such a condition that he would not do much more for a day. He also said he had caught Bbrrj man m a room with his wife and could not help it. By Mr Crisp— He also said that Berry mar would not interfere between man and wife for a time. Constable Eade said that last Friday morning, about 10 30, he went to Mrs Hop kins's house, and found Mr Berryman lying on a eofa. They were washing blood from his face. He had a cut down his forehead, a black eye, and one of his ears was bleeding. He w«B pretty much shaken up. Asked who had done it, and he said Mr McKeague 6f the Standard. Witness went and arrested him. Had no warrant to do so. By Mr Crisp — Arrested him m O'Connor's shop. Witness handcuffed him. He said he would go quietly, but he was very excited. Took him round- the back of the town to the police station. By Mr Purnell — MeKeague had been previously convicted of assault, and being excited witness was afraid he might assault him on the way down. Mr Purnell said he had other witnesses who could corroborate what had been stated, but he would close his caee at i hat. Mr Crisp aaid the oase was oue that ought to have been treated as a common aaeault and brought before His Worship accord ingly. But for some inscrutable reason it had been chosen to make it an indictable offence. The delence would be reserved. Hia Worship was quite with Mr Crisp In nine cases out of ten of this nature there was no reason at all for taking the case before a jury. .No permanent injury had been inflicted on the prosecutor, and the Magis trate could have very well dealt with it under his summary jurisdiction. Nobody i who had heard the case thus far could fail to j see that there waß something behind it that had not come out m this hearing. If the parties chose to go to the Supreme Court he I could not help it, he could only act m the matter m his ministerial capacity and com mit the accused for trial. After some argument as to whether the case should be heard at 'J imaru or Christ church, His Worship said he would not depart from the usual custom, and committed the accused for trial at Christoburch, re ducing the bail to self m £50 and one surety

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. [Before Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M.I Bankruptcy. — Charles Timson was oharged with a -breach of the bankruptcy laws by having procured goods on credit without having reasonable prospect of payiDg for them. Mr Wilding appeared for the prosecution and Mr Crisp for the defence. Mr Crisp pleaded that a technical offence had been committed, bub disclaimed any fraudulent intent on the part of the accused", and a-ked that he be admitted to probation. This the Magistrate agieed to, and ad journed the case for the probation officer's report, meanwhile convicting the accused. Tiie probation officer's report being favorable, His Worship admitted Timaon to probation for six month?, and ordered him to pay the coats of these proceedings. Maintenance. — Crawford v. Behrews. This case has been frequently before the Court of late, it being one m whioh a young man was m arrears of payments for the support of on illegitimate child. The pay ments were at the rate of 5s a week, and £6 5a was now owing. 3he matter was ad journed for a fortnight to allow defendant to pay up. Civil Cases. — Mahood v. Grey, £6 ; Zander v. Dryden, £4 -judgment for plain tiff m each case with costs.

SPORTING.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEEHNG. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Wangantji, March 3 The weather is glorious and there is a record attendance for the opening day of the Jubilee meeting. The following ure re sults : — McGregor Stakes ; one mile. — Vedette 1, Donovan 2, Austalina 3. Kanaka was scratched. The winner led all the way and won hard held. Time— l.42. Dividend — £15.. Slipper Hurdles ; two miles. — Plain | Bill 1 Dummy 2, Rangipunehu 3. Won ■ easily by a length. Indian Shot was scratched. Time— 4,o|. Dividend— £l sa. Lett Hack Hurdles. — Vanish 1, St. Hiko 2, Toriki 3. Aquafortis was scratched. Dividend— £4 3a.

CYCLING.

» + RECORD BREAKING. At Lancaster Park last evening Tom Clarkson, of the Christchurch Cycling Club, made a successful attempt to break the mile paced cyoling record of New Zealand of 2min 2aecs, held by A. R, Barker. He covered the distance m 2min lj^ec.

The decision of Mr C. A. Wray, S.M., m the long pending caße of Hanmer and Graves v. Brick was read m Court to-day by the Clerk. The full text will appear to-morrow, but the verdict is for the defendant, plaint ifi not being entitled to recover commission. A Press Association telegram from Timaru states that the excursion trains arrived to time. The first, with 31 vehicles, was only moderately full, the second was almost empty. The weather was dull and coo} and somewhat threatening. Much regret wat felt that the unfavorable weather prospect! had somewhat spoiled the excursion.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Uox will be cleared for thi despatch of correspondence from Ashburtor for the undermentioned places as follows :— Corrected to 14th January, 1898. Burnham and Dunsandel, daily - ... 3,15 pm Ohertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pn: 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 Liamore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, VVakanui, and River side, daily G JO am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Watenon. Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 2 *5 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday.. .. 10 30 am ■ Higbbunk, Tuesday, Thurs° day 10 30 am Mount Somers, Springburn, Stave'ey, Alford BVrest, daily ... . . ... 4 pm Winchmore, Greenatreet, Ash bur: on Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily. . 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm E-ding, Rangifcata, daily .- 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, £§ pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 1 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday/, and Saturday ... 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day . .„ .„ 4 pm Mayfieid, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurß- . day, Saturday 4 pm Letters containg anything of value Bhould be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes [) posted unregistered will be compuleorily ' registered and charged double registration fee. *

TtiJBJ AJSHBUKION GOAJKbIAJN * THURSDAY, MaRC£ % 1898/



LAMPS. LAMPS, FLETCHER BROS. Do not miss seeing our magnificent display of Lamps m our I.^e Pi.te Glass Window WBi^allk fa d. fa «.H M d«pß^«y« pte theGorgeoUß Drawing Ro(m HAND LAMPS |: 1 ALABASTER No. 1 MILLER tfs'/ Tl NY X^k No. 2 MtLLEtt j^»iJ :i^ -OOM. LAJMPS hanging l\mps L * MP wliJlTjn^^ FANCY NIGHT W^ h t^i n ;W lir B«q«w^ie» of extra qtuli'y Sheep Netting, with centre strand THE FOLLOWING GOODS 04 N BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— "ptJpd nc J\ novelfcv wtopw, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churni Mrs Potts' Electro wiJ^oi 8> Holloware of all kinds, best quality Meat Mincers, all sizes; T^ZnHnr*M Ve^ Vari f^ raw > andbonedLinßeed OiL Caßtor O«. Neaufoot Oil, Sew?ng TwiJS'Jto etc P6> NaUB *** St>ftple8 ' Powdered and Lutn P Bad dle, » :^: CHINA & EARTHENWAEE DEPARTMENT We beg to inform our numerous customers and the general public that we have iu«t opened up a large qu. ntity of Chin .wa. c, Glassware, etc., e?c, of every description, 'ustcomir teJ m a ab very low pli eB « 80 a8 t0 make room for olh " er ahipmenti ■ <>mii iO«^ mimil FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY "STOKES, Street, Ashbnrton, and High Street, Chriatchurch* ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALAND!! BOOT TORE, TANCRE!> STREET, ASHBURTON. VT^E aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for our success THE ZS)ALAN.DIA BOOT STORE is holing (he largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoes' m endlees variety. FOR HEAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZE.ILANDTA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is all we aaki JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STEET, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. IT^B A|RE PROMP;i OASH BU V EJR^S OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST M4RKFT RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Ffirmere account In our ffeir Grain Store* West Street), Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fnl Blsed Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWES r OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STOREL, WEST STREET. NOTICE O]? REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T>EGS to notify that he has REMOVED to Premises lately ccenpiedgby MESSRS L.SF. ANDREWLS & G. J. NEILL. Friedlandei-'s Coiner, EAST STREET. I RE JAMES FRANCIS HENRY, .BUSINESS FOE SALHJ. Deceased. — • TjlOR Q ALE, as a going concern, the Seed ALL CLAIMS against the above estate Xj Business formerly carried on by Scaly must be made to me oa or before Bros., and latterly by J. Scaly and Co., SATURDAY, March 5. Ashburton, the owner having decided to E G CRISP relinquish business and devote the whole of nno ' " 0,. ' his time to farming. Offers will be received 208 Solicitor. up t0 31gt; MAKOfI NKXT, addressed to the undersigned, from whom full particulars "VyOTICE is hereby given m perauance of cau be obtained. This is an opportunity _L\ the "Public Reserves Ace 1885" which seldom c ffers as it is one of the oldest Clauses 5 and 6, thab the Ashburton Domain established Seed Businesses m Canterbury, will be sot aside for th« So. Patricks D>y &»d situited 1 m the centre of the largest fportn on THURSDAY, 17th day of March agricultural district m the Colony, ibst. on which day charges will be made for T ctj»aTV t, r*« admisaion thereto on the following ecale, k ' J!iaLl * K -° > viz ,~For each adult, one shilling ; for each 221 Ashburton. horse, oue shilling ; and for each trap, one "~ ~ •* shilling. Ml IS CURTIS' ART UNION. OHAS. RSID, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. r lIHB Drawing for the above will take March 1, 1898. 3 8 -A- P^c© on FRIDAY, at 4 o'clock at the • ■ — — — Building Society's office, Tancred Street. rlo'ders of Blocks should send them is at lIOZJJB TEA. ouceto is» Fur© EDWD> STEPHENS, 1 3 17 Secretary, T MW «4 itfMfc,



John Ori* & Co. John Orr & 00. FURTHER REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER FLOUR, FLOUR, TEA, TEA. SUGAR, SUGAR, KEROSENE, KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. CURRANTS. COLONIAL AND ENGLISH CANDLES. ROCK SALT, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOCA, SALMON, TINNED PISH, COCO 4, COFFEE, COKNFLOUB. FOR THE TfRUIT REASON— GLASS JARS, MASON'S SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMEL AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. HARDWARE. i WIRE NETTING, SAUCEPANB, KETTLES, ENAMELWARE, RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES, CUTLERY, WRINGERS, MANGLES, BEDSTEADS, GORSE KNIVES. ETC. We hold by| far the Largest Sfcookß m Ael button, »nde>re <IseUing£fcf far the oneapesb. John Orr & Co.



Ha rimer and Graves. IM POKTANT SALE OF VVAK \N:*r A I) OTHIiR FARM PRO- • J I'ER V, admirably adapted for bud- I division iuto small farms, being near to the t..v, ; of 'shburton. MESSRS HANMER & GRAVES have beun favored with instructions from Mr Andrkw Letham, iv conMequence of hi* having bought the Sherwood Htabate, to SELL BY PUBLIO AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, (By kind permission of D<u'id Thomas, Esq.) ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5, HIS FREEHOLD FARM AT WaKaNUI, comprising — OQO A CRE S , ad joining the Wakauui /wOl/ Mill Property, Htibdivided into nine p^db'-kp. well watered (vvifcli a regintereo tree water right), and bounded on all aide* by good roads. The Buildings consist of a substantially built eight-roomed House with Dairy ad- j'»ning, six-stalled ttUbl-j, Store and Trap- ticuse, eto. The farm i 3 iv grind heart, and with the exception of forty-five acres newly laid down, is all ready for a crop of wheat There is also an orchard of one and & quarter acre, w-11 stocked with choice fruit tree 3 m full bearing, AL^O— HIS FREEHOLD FARM, SITUATED AT ELGIN, comprising — QQO A .C. R Erf, TWO ROODS Eub- yO/W divided into five paddocks, well watered, and all feuces ate m first clues order. There is a well-built four-roomed cottage on this property and a four-eUUled stable with loose box. The Auctioneers have much pleasure m drawing the attention of intending pur- chasers of farm lands to this sale, the Home- stead Farm being one of the choicest m the well known Wakanui district. lhe properties will be sold together or separately. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Terms at Sale, or from | HANMER AND GRAVES, JOHN R. BLAND, & 123 Auctioneer. ABSOLUTE 'CLEARING SALE, . li£the Estate of the late Mb James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by 'lio Trustees m the Estate of the late Mil James Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, \ ON THE FARM, BEACHj ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, oy FJKIDaY, APRIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS FERNYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos 7871, 7872, 7873, aud 17,131, comprising — 1 f\r\ AORK* OK FIRS! 1 CLASS LUkJ LAND, divided into 9 piddbeka. The Buildings on this property consist of' a c;;mfortub!e BIGHT- ROOM ED HOUSE, (iueu c : for £500), Granary, Dairy, Slables, Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will b\i offered m separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE BEACH FARM, Being Rural Sections Nos. 23487 and 23488, comprising — 1 XCI ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- XcJ^-' ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED COIIVGK, and S:ix- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OF THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the same time, consisting of— STOCK. 216 Crossbred Ewes, 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 Pig". IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Frames, 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 Feeders, 2 Hornsby Tilters, Corn- crusher, .Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6 seta 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 : — Plush Drawing RoQm Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washstands and Ware, Piano, Dinii g Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc. We beg to draw special attention to this absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm is bo well and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and its proximity to Ashburton, that it can be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated olose to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and others, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieaon 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 commenoe at 11.30 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided, HANMER &, GRAVES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 2 198 Auctioneers. HgNRY STEEHENSON. FR,U|T. FRU;IT. FRUIT. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MARCH 5. /CONSIGNMENT of fine fresh fruita. \J Aprioots, Plums, Peaches. HENRY STEPHENSON, , • 3 28 Auctioneer. Mr L., a broad-minded pressman, met Mr 0., a Prohibitionist, the other day. V. That's a nasty cough you/ye Jjofc|"' W<3 L.. " Come and have, a, run), hot | it'll do you good." " thAnks ; Woods' Great Peppermint V*ure, for me ;it beats all yonr rum hots for coughs and Qolflo, it's sold everywhere." Swic Ntw Vmm,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL "HORSE FAIR. n \T7~E an& H hold our next Special Horse VV Fair on THUBSDAY, MARCH 10, and are now booking entries for tame. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, r. fri'<;dlander. 2 190 Auctioneer. p> _  _.. . ■!!._!_ J Entertainments. ODDFELLOW S' HALL, Ashburton. ONE NIGHT ONLY. FRIDAY, MAhCH 4, At 8 p.m. AMY SHERWIN AMY SHERWIN AMY SHERWIN The Australian Nightingale. After an absence of ten years, during which time the has toured with brilliant success, through Kurope, Asi-«, South Afiica, and America, und bus recently had most enthusiastic receptions m till the principal cities and towns of Australia and Tasmania. Supported by her exceptionally talented Company, viz : — Arthur Deane, the celebrated baritone. Kitty Grindlay, the popular contralto. Alberto Zelman, Iho famous violinist. HerbertStoneham, the well-known flautist. S. Sz»zspanowßki, the talented pianist and accompanist. Reserved seats 3s, unreserved 2i and Is. Box plan at Mr Horace Gates' Musio Shop, Burnett Street. Doors open 7.30. Concert at 8. L. G. SHARPE, Manager. 2 179 JAS. TAIT, Representative. QT. PATRICK'S TVAY SPORTS. I TO BE HELD IU THE ASHBURION DOMAIN. thursdayTmarch 17, 1898. Patron- E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Pieeident — Key. Father O'lJonnell. Vice-Presidents— His Worship the Mayor, H. Britton, llfq., T. Connolly, Etq , John Devery, Esq., H. S. Drummond, Esq., Dr. Hunter, John Lambie, Esq., Denis McKendry, Esq , Donald McLean, Esq , John O'Grady, Esq , E. G Shearman, Esq , John Small, Esq., J. Scaly, Esq, Hon. Major Steward. PROGRAMME, To be run under League of N.Z. Wheelman and N.Z. Amateur Athletic Club's Rules. I—IOC1 — lOC Yards Handicap— First priza £1 s', second prize 10s. 2—120 Yards Hurdle Handicap— First prize £2, second £1. 3— Half-mile Bicycle Handicap— First £2, second £1. 4 — loo Yards Handicap (amateur) — First £1, second 10s. s— Hop, Step and Jump Handicap — First £1, eeoond 53 6— One Mile Bicycle Handicap — First £3, second £1 ss, ihird 10a. 7 — !rish Jig — First £1, second 53. 8 — 250 Yards Handicap — First £2, second 158. 9 — 120 Yards Sack Race Handicap — First 103. 10— National Tug o' War— First £2 10s. 11— Highland Fliug— First £1, second s<. 12—220 Yards , Handicap (amateur)— First £2, second £1. 13— Three Mile Bicycle Handicap — First £3 10s, second £1 10s, third 10*. 14— Throwing the Hammer (handicap)— First £1, second IGj. 15 — Hornpipe — First £1, second ss. 16— Sword Dauce — First £1, seoond ss. 17—440 Yards Handicap— First £2 10s, second £1. third 10a. 18— Putting 161 b Stone (handicap)— First £1, second 10s. 19— Five Mile Bicycle Handicap— First £5, second £2, third £1. 20—440 Yards Handicap (amateur)— First £2 103, seoond £1, third 103. 21— Boya' Irish Jig— Fit at 10s. The above is not the order m which the events will be run. Amateur events amount represents value of trophy. Entrance Fees. — Amateur Events, 2s each. Cash Events, 5 per cent on first prize. All Events Open (except 4, 12, and 20). Entries for Events Nob. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, together with last three performances, olose on FRIDAY, March 11, at 9 p.m., addressed to the Secretary , Box 62, Aahburton. d. McDonnell, 18 Hon. Secretary. HANMER AND GRAVES. CLEARING SALE. MEBSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are instructed by David Wilson, Esq., m consequence of his having sold hid Sherwood property to Mr Andrew Letham, to Sell by Publio Auction on the farm at SHERWOOD, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1898, ALL HIS STQCK AND IMPLEMENTS, Consisting of QOO orOßßbred EWIJS, Halfbred and O\J\J Three-quarterbred, four-tooth to full mouth ap*r\ Two-tooth STORES. Good , OVJ turnip sheep SOO I 0 400 Good LAMBS -i Q RAMS, Four and Six-tooth, XO mostly from the studs of Messrs Grigg and Bonifant's English Leioeaters 5 Draught HORSES, 3 Light Har- ness and Saddle Horses, Filly Foal by Experience S\ COWS, near to calving IMPLEMENTS. 3McCormick Reapers and Binders, 2 D.F. Ploughs (by Duncan), 1 4 -leafed Tine Harrow, 1 Seed Harrow, 1 Single- furrow Plough, 1 Roller with Uan- nister and Seo^ Box complete (nearly new)., 1 Set Disc Harrows, 1 Duncan Drill, Manure and Seed Sower com- bined (near new), 1 Draw with J'r.ame, iJSetsVhorse Flongh Chaipo, Trees and Blocks, Collars, Hames, Blinkers, etp.., aJJ nearly new ; 3 Seta Le&diuc Chains, 6, Hone Covers (nearly new)| 4 Sheep Feeders, 1 Trap and Harness, r Farm Tools and Sundries, Churn adc j Da.iry Utensils, , Sale will commenoe punctually at 1 o'olock. ' LUNCHEON~"~PROVIDED. . HANMER & GRAVES, I JQHN R. BLAND, 5820 W * » tffivm



WANTED. TO BE LET-Shop, Corner of Burnett and East Street, now occupied by Mrs Primmer. —Apply J. C, Duncan, A.rcade. : 3J4 WANTED — Farewell Tea to Kkv. OLrHBRT, Friday, 6 p.m. Anthems, ! Addresses, and Solos ' by ABhburton and Willowby favorites. 3 31 WANTED Known — Everyone can b<? their own Photographer. Cameraß (comple'e) from 2s each. Extras sold. Call early. Only a limited supply. — James Baker, Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelock Street. • . 2 225 TO LET — Good Seven-roomed House, Beach road ; half-acre land. Apply E. Stephens, Tancred street. 2 121 Tenders. T ili N D B h P. rTIENDERS are invited for the SUP LV _I_ of from five to ten Tons of OAT SHEAF CHAFF. Particulars at Town Clerk 1 .-* Office, where Tenders wi'l be received till 1 p.m., on MONDAY, the 7th in Bt.8 t. 3 6 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIIT rpENDERS ate invited for the work of J_ FORMING the Nor h-Ea B t Belt, from Kast Street to William Street, ond METAL LING same. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tendeiß, together with a deposit of £3, will be received till 1 p.m., on MONDAY, the 7th met. CHAS. B. FOOKS 3 7 Town Clerk. TENDERS. fTIENDERS are invited for building.House I m Cameron Street. Plans and speci- fications may be seen at my office, Burnett street. Tenders close on SATURDAY, March 12, at 5 pm. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 330 . Architect. t¥TFers. rriHß time for receiving Tenders ab our JL office for the building oi a Bank for the Bank of New South Wales has been extended to 3 p.m. on MONDAY, 7th inst. COLLINS & HARMAN, 203 Gloucester Street, 3 27 Christohurch. g¥ahamlTco^ DAT E.N T PBRMANE NT FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ac a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbobough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effeotive have met, and has been used m the district under my oharge with the best results. I have recommended find shell continue to recommend it to any owners of bheep affeoted with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to Bay is so often negleotnd until it takes such a strong hold on the flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might bave been easily put down at itß first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stock February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawkra In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyeaght'a an M. Nicholas' with ypur Foot-Rot Speoifio, I have every oonfidenoe m sayipg tha.t the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet arid stormy, and the examination was only Bix days after the feet bad been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly affeoted, nearly the whole cf the foot having rotted of! I should recommend all sheep owners to ueo your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, ac it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction. — I remain, youre truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stock, Jc je 22, 1895. Genuit.e only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO', Oarlton Gore Rood, Roeeneath, WpJ'Jngton. To the Deaf and those troubled wi>b Noises m the Head or other A^uraf 'Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eat drums, has jusb Issued the 100 th edition \ his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may fee had frpm % F. Shaw, *6[Q, Adelaide $p,a,q, Wellington. N.?., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of bis deafness by Dr. Nicholson s system, and takea pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpnlenoe, Lumbap* , and Indigestion by the same author, may :e had . from M SbftW on receipt of at»mpi ,



» * i In order to make room for the builders t t complete the alterations we have resolved t i greatly reduce our stock. We have therefor r culled a large quantity of our Tweeds an ) Worsteds, etc, to clear at the followin r reductions : — Men's suits to measure, usue b price 90s v now 70s ; Men's trousers, usua o price 25b,' now 15s od ; etc. We have ala Q pleaeure m notifying that we have just bee b appointed agents for the famous "Britis Monaroh ' " Waverley " and Eclipse-Humbe ii Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), whic f we are now selling with all th g " up-to-date " improvements at th 0 lowest cash prioes, or on the mostlibon ti termß 'to Wit the convenience 'of/ oi n customers. (Every maohine guaranteed). - --r. Craighead and Bhbryman, the leadin >. Tailors and Outfitters. * Keating's PowDy.B decoys bugs, flea d moths, beetles, and all otb,er insects, whili ■ quite harmless to domestic animals. ] ' exterminating beetles the success of th ' powder is extraordinary. It is perfeotl 1 clean m application. See the article ye J purobate is " Keating's," as imitations ai a noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, ; tod Bfl 64 sftob, by all oUomleti,



Synopsis of New advubtisbments. H t Stephenson— Fruit. R. Bird— Tepders. ; Collins and Harman — Tenders. • Primitive Methodisb Church— Farewel ' tea.