SPORTING.

NORTH NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio

Telegraph— Copyright.

Auckland, June 4 The weather was perfect and the attend ance large for the first day's races. The following are the results : — Maiden Steeplechase, of 100 soys; about two miles and a half. — The Sinner 1, Reindeer 2, Itch 3 Five started. Won easily. Time— s.2o. Dividend— £l l23. Winter Welter Handicap, of 150 soys ; I one mile. — Record Reign 1, Miss Anna 2, fiupplejaok 3. ■ Twenty-one started. Won by three lengths. Time— l.46J. Dividend — £5 13s. Grand National Huedle Race, of 400 boys ; two miles. — Opai, lOst, 1 j Dummy, lOat 91b, 2 ; Nor-weet;, lOat 131 b, 3. Kapai, Levanter, Voltigeur, Castashore, and Sea breeze also started. Voltigeur fell at the £rsb fence. Dummy led till the sixth fence, when Opai got on terms with him and drawing away ab the last hurdle won easily by two lengths. Time— 3.ss, Dividend— £2 2s. Bbllino Steeplechase, of 100 soys; three mileß.— Charooal ,1, Magpie 2, Men adava 3. Five started. Won easily. Time —6.32. Dividend— £l4 10s. Maiden Handicap Hurdle Ra«b, of 100 soys ; one mile and three quarters. — Anita 1, Great Britain 2, Ths Saint 3. Eleven started. Won by two lengths. Time— 3.324. Dividend— £3 153. Pony Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 ■ova ; ono mile and a half.— Libeller 1, Re oruit 2, Fairy 3. Ten started. Won by three lengths. Time— 3.oi. Dividend— £15 178,

SECOND DAY.

Auckland, June 6. The weather ii cold and showery for the oonoluding day'a raoing of the North New Zealand Grand National meeting. Following are reaulta 1 —

Maidbn Hurdles, of 100 sbvs ; 1£ miles — Kanaka, 97, 1; Reindeer, 9.12, 2} Sb. Hiko, 9.0, 3. Also ran— Voltigeur (fell), The Saint, Great Britain, Tbelma. Won by two lengths. Time— s.2. Dividend— £3 5?.

Pony Hurdles, of 80 boys.; 1£ miles- Recruit, 10.5, 1 ; The Major, 9.0, 2 ; Mangakawa, 9.0, 3. Twelve started. Time —3.4, Dividend— £4.

FOOTBALL.

Ashburton v. Waihi.

The football match Ashburton >v. Waibi took plaoe on the Domain oval on Saturday, the weather was fine and the ground m splendid order for football. A good crowd of spectators assembled to see the game, it being thought by many that it would be very close, but when the teams lined up for the kick-off it was Been that Ashbnrton waß not represented by her full strength, many of the players who represented the local olub not having played together before this season. In the first spell the game was very even, and the forwards were responsible for most of the play, bat Waihi, who were clever m heeling onb, generally got the best of the loose scrums, and working the ball well, 'managed to score a try after a hard tussle, but ib being on a difficult angle no goal resulted. After this the local players warmed up, and making the game very fasb, managed to score a try, and Bhortly after the kiok ab goal (which was uot successful) the whistle sounded half time with the Bcore equal — 3 points each. In the second spell the Waihi (whose passing was very good), gave their backs a chance and Ashburton was kept on the defensive, but Waihi stuck to their work and Bhortly after the play commenced scored another try at the corner flag, but could not get the ball over the bar. j Ashburton managed to relieve their line for a time, but condition was beginning to tell, ! and the Waihi men from this out bad the game at their mercy, and acored two more tries before the time was called, the game resulting m an easy win for Waihi by twelve points (four triea) to three points (one try). Mr J. Cow, who acted as referee, was very strict with the players and any breaches of the rules were put down with a strong hand, bub both sides were perfectly satisfied with his decisions, not one of which was questioned.

Ashburton v. Timaru.

The following players will represent the Ashburton Football Club m their match againßb Timaru on Thursday next:—Full back — Pritchard ; three-quarters— Purchase, Orr, Seymour ; five-eighths — D. Wilson ; half — Pilbrow ; forwards— Dixon, Hobbs, Orr, Hefiford, Seldon, Pritchard, Campbell ; wings— Cromie, . Hepburn. Emergencies- Treston, Purchase, Eobb, Tasker. The team will leave by the midday express;

CABLE NEWS.

Eome and Foreign- United Preen Asaooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. The Ambassador from the Trans vaal. London, June 4 Dr Leyda, m his capacity of Em bassy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary for the Transvaal at the Courts of Berlin and the Hague, has been accredited by most of the European Powers, including Russia. A Gladstone Memorial. The Duke of Westminster has been appointed chairman of a great move ment m favor of a Gladstone memorial. Presbyterian Free Churches of Scotland. The synods of the United Presby terian and Free Churches of Scotland have generally approved the basis of a scheme for their union. New Zealand Trust and Loan Company. Jane 5 The annual report of the New Zea land Truat and Loan Company shows that tbe profits are £34,060. A divi dend of 5 per cent for the year is de clared, and £11,560 carried forward.

Greece and Turkey.

Athens, June 3

The protest made by Greece against the cesßion of Malakahi and Gribon, on the Thessulian frontier, is delaying the evacuation of Thesaaly by the Turkish troops, The Forte will hold Folo, Gritzovali, and Ne^eros, pending the settlement of the matter.

The Defences of Kimberley.

Capetown, June 3

Lieut.-General Goodenough, the officer commanding the military forces m South Africa, has sent an officer to report on the defences of Kimbe'rley.

f£e Silver Problem m America* Washington, June 4

The American Senate has adopted an amendment ;n favor of a Revenue Bill directing the coinage of silver at a eeigniorage rate to the amount of four million dollars a month. The House of Representatives is unlikely to endorse the amendment.

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Home and Foreign.

[ United PreßS Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 6, 11 a.m., Guardian Offioe, 11.28 a.m. Bulgaria. Constantinople, June 5. Bulgaria has protested to Turkey that Tuikish soldiers murdered thirteen

Bulgarians at Kassova. Bulgaria has demanded the recall of the Turkish District Governor.

Australian.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph. — Copyright. Reoeived Wakapuaka June 6, 9 50 a.m, Guardian Offioe, 10 8 a.m. By Election.

Melbourne, June 6 At the by election for Windermere Mr Spiers was elected.

GREAT BRITAIN AND HER COLONIES.

United Press Association— By Eleotcio Telegraph — Copyright). London, June 4 'Sir Henry Norman, ex-Governor of Queensland, presided at a banquet at the London Colonial Olub. The guests included Lord Brassey and Sir G. P. Bowen.

Replying on behalf of the colonies, Sir Horace Tpzer, Agent-General for Queensland, said that Australasia had the strongest desire for the closest association with Canada, especially by cable, which would result m the de velopment of better business relations. He added that Mr Chamberlain had done more to win the confidence and Affection of the colonies than all the statutes m existence, and while th& present policy was maintained there was no fear of any estrangement between Great Britain and her colo nies.

Sir Henry Norman expressed the hope that the relations between Great Britain and America would be cemented.

A special farewell toasb to Sir Malcolm Fraser, the retiring Agent- General for West Australia, was honored.

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOCK STREET ROOMS.

Mr Henry Stephenaon reports a fair attendance at his auction rooms on Saturday last when, m addition to the usual lines of produoe, etc., he offered a large catalogue of merchandise and sundries, a great portion of which was quitted ab Batisfaotoiy price?. The following are prioea obtained :— Fowls Ib, la4d, 1« 6d to 2i per pair; rooaters 2a, 2s 2.1, and 2s 4d per pair ; turkeys 3s 6d, 43 6d, and 5s 6d. Geese 3s per pair. Pigs were m better demand — Weaners 4s 6d to 5j 6d ; slips 7a, Ba, 9s 10s 'to 12s. D*iry cow £5 ss. Beef Ijjd to 3d per lb 5 pork 3£l ; Produce—Potatoes, Derwentß, 103 to 11s 9d per eack. Onious Id to ljd perlb. Apples Id to l£d per lb. CiiJMta 23 6d to 3a per sack ; swede turnip 33s pei-saok. Furniture, harness, jewellery, fancy goods, etc., Bold at satisfactory prices.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

llampstead A meeting of the Hampstead School Com mittee waa held on Saturday evening. Present — Messrs Bland (chairman), Cawsey, Maynard, Sage, Hunt, Strange, and Moßae. CANTERBURY COLLEGK. The Committee unanimously decided to vote for Mr Eil for a Beat on the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, BUILDINGS. The Board of Education wrote, stating that the question of partitioning off a room for the master was held over till funds should be available ; also that a new pump would be forwarded. FUEL. The Chairman reported thab the tender of Mr James Elliott had been accepted for coal and firewood. master's bepoet. This report Bhowed a considerable falling off m attendance, owing to prevalence of measles, colds, etc. VISITING COMMITTEE, The outgoing Committee reported on a number of repairs executed, and were authorised to have the Oxford Street fence put m order, and some shingle procured for filling holes m the playground. The Seoretary was instructed to apply to the Board for fire irons, etc., for the new building. BROKEN WINDOWS. As the boy a' playground is rather narrow, it was resolved to protecb the windows on that side with wire netting, as they had been broken by footballs. Ib was also resolyed thab m future any windows broken should be paid for by the children breaking them or their parents. The meeting then adjourned.

Synopsis or New Advertisements, Baker Bros, — Funeral Notice. For Sale— Good oat sheaf chaff. Acetylene Gas Company — Prospeobuß, Lost— Kid gloves ; also Overcoat, Ashburton A. & P. Association— Annual meeting. Church Services— Sb. Stephen's. ABbburton Borough Council — Tenders. Ashburton Public' Library — Notice re subscriptions.

THE ABHBUBTOK frtJABDIASh MOHDAY^fJUNE 6, im.



T. H. UNDEILL & COS. FUBNIIURE WAKEHOTJSB, • . ■ ■ ■ .j? FANOY 4 0HAIR^ Jo%^ '^^^S^ OARPETS GREAT VARIETY _ -(BB^^^Qsi Ulm^ RUGS, ETC. and Without tQ^^^^^m^. Bedsteads ard Bedding Cushions. > Furniture of all kind* Juat the thing for I^^Tllr^O f% made on the Winter Evenings. . (^qmiaaiiiuuiUiuM'"S w^ i>^^SE^^g ■ i Premises.- T. H. UNDKILL & CO., CABINET-MAKERS, UPROLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, Nev Shop, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. COAL. COAL. COAL. SHAG POINT COAL. fTIHE SHAG POINT COMPANY'S COAL GIVES MOST HEAT Lasts Longest, is the Safest, Best, and by far the most Economical Coal m the market for Household and Steam Purposes. EVERY FAMILY SHOULD] USE| IT, . It will save you money and labor m cleaning. SOLE AGENTS— W. H. COLLINS & CO. . IRONMONGERS,gPAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agentß Royal Inßurance^Company Ltd. YOCJ ABE INVITED TO INSPECT OTJB STOCK WITHOUT BEING PEESSED TO BUY. McDonald & Mcdiarmid's cash boot stoee. EVERY Artiole is marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Loweit CASH PRICB Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Bostock Brand "o! Ladies' Boots and Shoes, just to band. BESPOKE WORK &; REPAIR,!^ Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Ri vetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc. Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Price Possible, by First-class and / Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald ~&~mcdiabmid, BOOT MANOPACTUBBBS AND IMPOBfEBS, J, NICHOLAS, MANAass EAST; STREET,



FIRE. EIRE. FIRE. mANK Containing SAUCEPANS, LOILLRg, & KETTLES, slightly damaged by re to be Eold at about IIAI .IT the ordinary price. We advise our Customers to give us an early call if they want to buy a good Cheap and Serviceable SETTLES or SAUCEPAN as we have Buch a demand for them. Enamelware. Enamelware. 20 OASES ENAMELWARE. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN STOOK AT PRBSBN3JJ- SK^KSIW 81 . Potato Steamer. Bwbs PaDIJ Stewpans Sfaa^ 1 £ffee% Jngi Mixing Bowls OoffeePots COME EAtoLY & SEGURI THE BAEGAIN?. Duchess Tea. Duchess Tea. T ?a I neu?n n J°e U xn e^ i 8 U °T '*" h A rftge '- m faafc the demwd hw *** exceeded o.rmoit up TiS^weflSwriea PPeQ Cd b 8l ° W Wi " b 8f ° Und » feW I?°™*™***™ P«ißing M Se5 nuTeJous^ustomS' informß^ a»««» Teafgivs the^reatest talWactlonlto Mb Huffam, Burnett Street, aays— That it is the fineßt Flavored and moat Economical Tea that he kae ever tri»i G. W. LEADLEY.^Esq.j says— (This Tea is mixed with the LATEST MACHINEET recently purchased by ua. and therefore the Tea can be depended upon to be of uniform *oality. __ GIVE THIS TEA A TRIAL A^D YOU WILL USE NO OTHER (x) FLETCHER BROS., CASH (SUPPLY STORES, fast Street, Asbbnrfcn, and High Street, Christchurcb;



UHURCH BEHVICSS. 1 ST, STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburtoc. MONDAY— Veatty Meeting, St. Stephen's Fehoolroom 3.30 p.m WF/DNESDAY-G.JT.S. 7.30 p.m FRIDAY — Shorb Service 730 p.m. Choir Practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. (12-.h June.) 8.30 — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 3. 30 — Holy Baptism . 6.30 — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Public IMotioes, MASSBY HARRIS "~ COMBINED GRAIN AND FERTILISER DRILL. P U B L I C~T R I A L S OF.THE ABOVE DRILL "YTTILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS — TUESDAY, 7th inst., at Mr T. M. Joneß', near Ashburton Saleyarde. WEDNESDAY, Bth inst., at Messrs Mawson Bros., Wester field. : THURSDAY, 9»h inst., at Mr Denis McKendry'e, Greenstreet. FRIDAY, 10th inst., at Mr Frank Me Cafferty's, Lyndhurst. MONDAY, 13th mat,, at Mr G. W. Leadley's, Wakanui Road. —all commencing at 2 p.m. Farmers are cordially invited to attend. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Inm. 6 15 Ashburton. C. CHAPMAN, GENERAL House Decorator. (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) CnHA.TPMJ%JS 9 Having de- . (j oided to START BUSINESS m Ashburton, and being prepared to execute work m a Firsfc-Class Style at MODERATE PRICES, Solicits a Share of the Publio's Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS TO SELECT FROM. C. CHAPMAN. 5 180 ' (t. h. undkill.] [c. a. undrill.] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. j WE beg to announce that at the request of numerous clients, we have pur- i ohased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, and that we are prepared to furnish funerals m the beßt possible style. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H. UNDRILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Noiß Addbebs-- Opposite Aroade, and nexb JBuiidiPg Society Qffigc, 5 317



AT REDUCED PRICES. " HIB WIRE NETTING CAEPENTEES" TOOLS, <fee. OUR] ESTABLISH MFNSJ WILL BESOLOSEDJor the Winter Months3at 6.30 p.m, with the exception of QCHURfSDAYS &;SATURDAY^,>henJvve olose>t lJp.m.H and 9.30 p.m. respeofcitely, :o: ; JOHN ORR & Cio.



TO LET, FURNISHED. fTIHE UNDERSIGNED wishes TO LET j _L His Residence, " Barford," East Belt, for the Session — say from June 25tb to | September 30th. Easy tertnß to & suitable tenant. Apply at Residence. 621 ' W. J. STEWARD. OUR ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE COMMENCES ON SATURDAY NEXT. A"| A/YA WORTH of Groceries, Iron- ob-LUUvJ mongery, Bruehware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, to be oleared at very low priceß For CASH. As the bulk of the above lines have been imported direct, we are m a position to offer the beßt value m the district. We have just landed ex " Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in* eluding — 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three times as strongas Washing Soda or tract of Soap), which will be included m the Sale. Special inducements to large buyers. i CARSON & CO-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tanored Street, and Aroade, Aahburton. Buyers of every description of Dairy Pro- duce. 9§ ANDREW ORR HA S JUST OPENED a, Second Ship, ment of NEW GOODS FOX THE WINTER. Speoially Seleoted. 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. 9 ! ANDREW ORR. CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m tho back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d eaoh, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietor!, The Linooln and Mid land Counties Drag Company, Linoola Oglftnd,



D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON YARDS. TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1898. I SHALL Have for Sale at the above Fixture, on account of B. J. Harri. son, Esq., — lAAA CROSSBRED HOGGETS, JLUUU First-Class Lot. Also on account of other Clients, FAT & 'STORE SHEEP, FAT & STOBE CATTLE AND PIGS. D.. THOMAS, 6 25 Aahbarton. BULLOCK'S AROA DE . ' HORSE~FAIR. JUNE 9, 1898. I SHALL OFFER for various Clients the following Firet-ClftSß Trotting and Blood Stock, viz. — CHESTNUT COLT, 2 years old, by [ General Tracjt, out of Fanny Bbll, (Imp.); Bay Gelding, Sailor Boy, 4yrs, by Mambrino Mao, broken to I eaddle and harness ; Bay Mare, 3yrs, by Mambrino Mao, out of Heather Bell, broken to saddle and harness ; Bay Mare, 3yrs, by Mambrino Mao, broken to saddle ; Chestnut Gelding, 4yrß, by Mambrino Mac, out of Toi, broken to Baddle ; Bay Gelding, 2yrs, by General Traoy, out of Toi j Bay Mare, by Maoelleathan, out of Heather Bell, broken to paddle and harness. The above are a Firat-Claßs Line of Horien, and must be sold* Also— Bay Gelding, 3yrß, by Perkin Warbeok 11., out of Ludicrous (Imp.) Sale afa 2 p.m. oharp; D. THOMAS, 6 24 AshburtoDt A R C A J) E HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898 MY Next Special Sale of Horses will be held on the above date, when I shall offer on acoounb of numerous Clients- Good Plough Teams, Saddle and Harness Horses. Present entry 100< Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, * 30 • Auctioneer* ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. rpHE 4>»NUAL MEETING of Members X w> - held m the Arcade Chambers ° n TUI PAY, JUNE 21, AT 2 P.M. Business : To receive the Annual Report and State- ment of Accounts. To eleot Officers for the current year, and General. W. SIMPSON, &46 Secretary. 9kt frm Vtnm



FOR PRIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 335 ACRES Of Really First-olasa Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose Box, Cow Yardß and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending purchasers on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lnm. t Stock and Land Agents. ■ WE HAVE FOR SALE- MACHINE DRESSED Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HERRING, Esq., of ALFOKD STATION. True to name, an|| excollont| (yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros,, LIMITED-



Friedlander Bros., Limited. TO LET. 7 ACRES of Good Land, with a comforb- able four-roomed Cottage, conveniently Bituated near Aahburton. Apply to PRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ~MA.SBEY-HAKRIB COMBINED Grain & Fertiliser Drill AND SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. THIS Maohine ia very simple m con- struction, and being composed ohit.fly of Steel, is light m appearance, ttrooe »rd durable. (The Ma«S3V -Hirria Fertilising Drill and Seedinfi; Maohino yerformaa very wide ranee of work. It is used for lighb cultivating. It is used for weeding summer fallows. It will sow any kind of grain broadcas 1 . Ib will sow any kind of grain m drills. It is the only rolier bearing grain drill on the market. The Massey-Harris Combined Grain and fertiliser Drill and Spring Tooth Cultivator has been designed with the view of speoial adaptation to the conditions of climate, soil, and fertilisers peculiar to these colonies, and is the only Drill imported that ib built specially to meeb the requirements of the Australasian trade. This Maohine is now on view at our West Street premises, and publio Trials will be held shortly. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited^



! THE PROPiRUY WILL BE OFFERED IN 17 LOTS, VARYING IN SIZIS, |FROVI 124 TO 200 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 13 UNSURPASSED FOR GROWING GRAIN AND ROOTS, OR FOR FAITEMNG STOCK. The drainage is excellent, and the land, never having been abused, is capable of re- paying the purchaser his total outlay m a abort/ 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 never 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 Bold to 61 settlers. PLANS AReTnOW READY. For Further Particulars apply to PYNE AND CO., Auotioneors, Or to THE MANAGER, 5 206 Waimate Estate, Studholme. PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW ZEALAND ACETYLENE GrAS AND Cjarbide .Manufacturing company, limited. (To be registered under the Companies Act, 1882.) CAPITAL In 100,000 Shares of £1 each, with power to increase. 45,000 SHARES are offered .to the Public at One Pound each, payable as follows :— Five Shillings on Application, Five Shillings on Allotment, balance by oalls not exceeding Two Shillings and Sixpence each, at intervals of not less than one Month. 40,000 Fully Paid-up Shares are to be set aside for the purchase of the Willson Patent for New Zealand for tfia manufac- ture of Carbide of Calcium and Aoetylene Gas. 15,000 Shares are reserved for future issue. ttlhe Vendors do not desire to obtain oash for their interests, and therefore propose to fcake the whole of the purchase price m fully paid up shares, Ib is estimated thab by selling the carbide to the public at fourpence per lb, the Com- pany will earn 22£ per cent on a capital of £85,000, and give the consumers a light equal tbooal gas at 3s 6d per 1000, and kero- acne ab threepence per quart. Bishop Julius writes : — Bishopßoourb, Christchurch, May 19, 1898. Mr W. Tyrbb, Dear Sir,— The installa- ,tion of Acetylene Gas that has been fitted up 1 1 at Bishopscourt gives every satisfaction, the light being steady, white, and brilliant). The generation of the Gas is a very simple • operation. I have little doubt thab with cheap carbide, Acetylene will play an impor- -3 tant part m the artificial lighting through 1 New Zealand m the near future.— Yours I etc, C. CHRISTOHUROH. ' For further particulars see Prospeotuß, to ' be obtained at any of the branches of th» , Bank of New Zealand, or ab the offices of b Cook and Gray, Auckland, Wellington, 3 Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill, or 1 at the temporary offioßß of the Company, 115 . Litohfield Street, Christohuroh. 649 b J&0251J82 TBA



Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. rpENDERS are invited for leasing part of JL • Reserve 298,-- adjoining the Old Ceme- tery. Particulars at the Town Olerk'a Office, where tenders m ill be received till noon; on MONDAY, the 13th inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 6 53 Town Clerk. 2YNE &.00. PYNE & CO. have received instructions from i THE TRUSTEES OF THE WAIMATE ESTATE, TO SELL BY AUCTION, AT STUDHOLME JUNCTION, ON TUESDAY, JUKE 14, At 12 Noon, THE WHOLE OF THE CELEBRATED WILLOWBRIDGE PEOPERTY, COMPBISING 800 ACRES 800 OF THE BEBT LAND IN NEW ZEALAND.



WAITED, LOST— From Wheatstone, between 20 and 30 Crossbred Ewes, with three or four Hoggets, principally branded S over J, otherß indistinct brands. Reward, if necessary, will be given for recovery by John Small or D. Thomas. 6 27 WANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m groat variety at Mblloe's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Speoial prioee. — W. H. Collier, " The Corner." IHAVB for Sale m the Seafield District a very nice Property, containing 1600 Acres ; 300 m crop and 100 Acres now beiug ploughed for rape. For particulars apply D. Thomas, Ashburton. 5 240 NEW BOOKS— Review of Reviews for May, Story of the Malakand Field Force, Jo3iah'a Wife, Dreatneraof the Ghetto, Deborah of Tido, Hagar of the Pawn Shop, (Shrewsbury), In the Shadow of the Pyra- mids, Barbara Heathcote's Trial, Plaki Living. — H. M. ones. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Messrs Alexander Bros, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved mother, Margaret, will move from her late resi- dence, Racecourse Road, Allenton, on TUESDAY, 7th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the. Aahbnrton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 6 43 Undertakers,



ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. NOTICE is hereby given that the Subscription to the Circulating Library has been reduced to Four Shillings per Annum, or One Shilling per Quarter, payable m advanoe, OHAS. E. FOOKS, i 54 Librarian. y— «— — ■»—^— ■ pi— — a— h—^ Wan Lad, LOST, on Saturday nig^t, Kid Glove. Finder please return to this office. !____ 6 50 WANTED-A Boy to make himself useful on a farm* One accustomed to horsea preferred. Apply Mail Office. ' 6_52 OAT-SHEAF CHAFF. —For Sale, about 30 tons of prime OaCon-aheaf Chaff, m store at Aehburton. For particulars aod price apply go John Osbobnji, Willowby. 6_47 X OST— Drab Overooab, bebween Allenton ■*-4i ftn ™ a " b Btreeb via Alford Foreßb Road. Fmder kindly communicate this office* 6 51 TO LET— Gommodious Business premises with five dwelling rooms, near Post Office j atpnnnb oooupiedby M« Knight. Apply tQ B, faivm* s ' ?U