It #ai repolved to h')A meetings at Mr Ox ley 'e office en the tirßt Monday m the month at 7 p.m. Mrs Irving tender for cleaniog the school Was extended for another year. With regard to not openine the school till 9.30, the Chairman and Mr Ox'ey were authorised to find out from the master how the time table could be worked out, and ariange if possible. Accounts were passed for payment and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr Oxley for the use of his office.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Great Britain and America. Chase After A Vessel. * A Patriotic Millionaire. Message from the President. Spain Held Responsible for the War. The Jingoes Active. Want Havana to be Bombarded. Defence of New York.

Presn Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright London, April 25 "[ President McKinley has authorised the London Daily Mail to deolare that America will ever remember the good will displayed by Great Britain during the present trouble. Washington, April 25. America has purchased all the coal at Honolulu. Two American warships had a chase after a vessel supposed to be the Span* ish ship Omauendo. She proved, how ever, to be an Italian ship. Melbourne, April 26 In view of the neutrality proclama tion, the lighthouse and Customs officers have been instructed to keep a sharp look out and to report suspicious looking vessels.

Washington, April 26. Mr John Ashton, the well-known millionaire, has offered to serve m the first Cuban expedition. He has also, presented his steam yacht Nourmahol, of 745 tons, to the Government, and supplies a battery of artillery at his own expense. Italy and Canada have proclaimed their neutrality. Canada declined to sell to America two Pacific steamers for cruisers. President McKinley'a message to Congress recommended the formal de claration of war, m order that America's status may be known, her rights assured, and duties maintained. He held that Spain was responsible for beginning the war by notifying General Woodford of the rupture of diplomatic relations before his presentation of America's reasonable demands em bodied m the ultimatum. j

Congress baa passed a Bill declaring that a state of war exists since April 21et, and directing the President to use all the forces to carry the war to a successful conclusion. The Bill has now been signed by Mr McKinley. Reports from Hong Kong state that owing to Great Britain's notification of neutrality the remainder of the Ameri can squadron left Port, tho Commodore protesting against having to leave. The Democratic Jingoes are demand ing the immediate bombardment of Havana.

Submarine mines protect New York harbour, btrict precautions will be taken to regulate shipping. Patrol boats will stop all vessels and enquire their character.

Paris, April 26 The Temps congratulates both America and (Spain for adhering to the neutrality regulations of the declaration of Paris. Sydney, April 26 The Miguel Jover, captured by the Americans, is well-known m Australia. She was formerly at Port Benison, belonging to the Miiburn Australian line, and was recently purchased by a Barcelona firm.

A Sensation m the Senate.

Received Wakapuaka April 27, 8 45 a.m, Guabdian Office 9.21 a.m. Washington, April 26 A sensation was created m the Senate by Senator Butler declaring that he had reason for supposing that the a^mor of most of the American ironclads was defective. The anaoonce iu.ont> vas received with aborts of "Traitor/ Jt is believed that several of the warships belonging to the Spanish fleet, which sailed from Oape Verde, are approaching the Atlantic coast. London, April 26 Sir Matthew White Ridley has directed that the British ports shall supply vessels of the belligerents only with sufficient coal to carry them to the nearest port m their own country . The taking of prizes to British ports is. interdicted.

American Troops for Cuba.

4]! English Captain m Trouble.

Received Wakapuaka April 27, 12.20 p.m. ' (3p4«DiAN Office, 12.40 p m. Washington, April 26 Mr McKinley, yielding to pressure by the .Jingoes, has depided to land five thousand American troops, to co-operate with General Gomez, the Ouban insurgent leader. Captain Milburn, of the British Bteamer Myrtle Dean, has been sentenced to death at Havana on a charge of being an American spy. He dared the Spaniards to shoot him, declaring that the city would be immediately destroyed. Captain Mil burn was released at the intervention of the British Consul.

LoNpON, April 26 The Spanish torpedo 'boat Andaz, after long detention for repairs, has left Queenstbwb, Iceland.

Tflß ASHBOKIOa GflAttDl&JN ; WEDNESDAY, APML 27, 1898.



"THE CORNER" TTAVING now Completed the Shipments of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter, dA e » i » i°? ?u an £ 8 ° ne T> ° ! lho Most Ccm Plete m Now Zealand. Every article has been selected by the Home Buyer with the greatest care from the actual manufacturer*, thus saving intermediate profits and securing all discounts and concessions which every purchaser at « OLJEIIiJ OOJKJNISI*, *» participates m. Ladies' Tartan Belts, Ribbons, Plushes, White Muslin and Holland Apronß, 1> Choice Trimmed and Unlrimmed Bats, upwards ; New Coating Scrgea, all 6 hade*, Large Vanety Combinations, Divided Skirts, from Is 6d per yard ; New Dress Tweeda Beßt Selection Capes and Jackets, Now Merinos, Habit Collis Fancy Braid». Waterproofs for Ladies and Girls, Plain and Silks and Plushes, Fancy Flannelettes for Hmbroidered Chiffons, Our Famous Kid Blouses BJd per yard, Molletona. m Newett Gloves, Brown 2s 6d per pair, Black 2s lid Floral Designs for Dressing Gowns 10£ d per per pair, Ladies 1 Fur Lined Kid Uloves 2* yard, Fiannelettes m Stripes and Self Color* lid, 3a 6d, Us 6d per pair, Novelties m Side 4^d, 6d, 7Ad, lOd, Blankets, Grey and Comba, Hair Frames, Fall Nets, ossai er White, 9d 6d per pair upwards, Under Cuffs and Collars. Blankets 2s lid each akd 43 9J each. CABPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, IN ALL WIDTHS. MEN'S AND BOYS' READY MADE CLOTHING, WOOLLEN UNDERCLOTHING; NEWEST SHAPES IN HATS, TIES, AND COLLARS, BOOTS AND SHOES BY THE BEST MAKER!?. PRICES THAT WILL SUIT ALL POCKETS. ORDERS BY POST WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. W. H. COLLIER, *• THE CORNEK."



ONE WOJRD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES ~M EL LOR, ZEALANDIA EOOT STORE. TANCBEU STREET "ABH£UR ON. ' VVTB aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for.'onr sateen THE Z«CALA»J)IA EO'.T STORE is holding the larg PBt and beat assorted stock of [BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoes m endless variety. FOR HEAL HAID WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is all *c ask JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANLIA BOOT STORE, TANCREDJSTFET, ASHBURTON. FENCING WIBE. FENCING WIRE. Ir\ TONS No.lß, © and 10. I £f TONS GALVANISED BARB WIRE. IRON STANDARDS IN ANY QUANTITIES. 12 000 HEART STAKES- POSTS AND STRAINERS, ALL SIZES. Gates Made to Order. HURDLES ALWAYS INJBTQCK, W. 11. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTIRS, TIMBER k CQAL MERCHANTS. Ageuts Royal Insurance Company Ltd.



•^ .... - -m TEA. ' TEA. TEIT ; FLETCHER BROS. j H"TfA JU , ? n r e ! C h iVe^ a ?n ber I"* 6 con »> n '"cut of the justly celebrated DUCHEsI Refreshment Sj^ln^^uS^ 9 "* 5 *"* J ° ' " ' u «?^ the W for W .hi!, TL aP ° l 0R M e tO tb . Oa 5 ° f S ur CUBtt ""ers who were nnable to get their order. Blend eh? i rmptly ( X I ! l Cuted 1 - But w « «"d «uch a pheuomeual ran ca tl.i. Spto . wflft : W r c Wer ,t Unab v t r, k6ep up with the extr-ordmaiy demand for the Erne. HERE are two unsolicited Test imoniais that we have received from too leading Refrtah meut Room proprietors m A&hbuiton. Mrs Morton, East Slreeb, says— 1W 1 ? . Huffam ! B ««ett Street Refreshment Rooms, says- Winter Stock." Winter Stock. THESE ARE A FEW OF TJtoi IW^W| HAVE BOUGHT JOR OUR 100 tons Rollitt'a •• Supreme " Roller 25 tons O ttmeal. Qfif °«v' Snonsßran SS^IL? il*' -2500 bags of Snowdrop Sugar a?LS" r p«S 2 S urrant v , 50 caßea tinned fi9h o« a " kinds 20 owt Lemon and Orange Peel. 50 cases of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, En., Ew. Fa fr?mu B . COnfcraotOrB ' etCt| ct °" W ° Uld savemone y fa y Purchasing their Grooerle«,!«t». f LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMP& WE hive large Stocks of Lamps of every description including the following:— Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. 1 & 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Union Tas« Lamps Library Lamps, Drawing Room Lampa, Alabaster Lamp., Hand Lamm etc! FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOREYS, Eaßt Street, Ashburton, and High Street, C hristcliurch Te'ephonc.24. 8 ., x t j



HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. PLATED WARE I OF ALL KINDS. 1 SOLE PROPRIETORS OP THE CELEi BRAKED— "KODAK" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET BETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, ' FANCY CROCKERY & GLABBWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. a"; the greatly reduced price of 4a per gallon. One gallon makes 100 gallons. ' BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3s per gallon. John Orr & Co. ASHBTJRTON.



The following are » few of the many lines that we have reduced the price of :— i SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, ANDHOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWABE, 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 CUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES,' STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARE. WE have just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMP 3, and oan quote wonderful prices.



| John Orr & Co. John Or & Co. HAVE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OP' GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE BTILL DOING SO. During the pasb week we have made some STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE.



FOLi SALE— I-ACBE, JBI4GS price required for $ & n acre, being Lob 13, well situated on Beach Road, Hampstead on which ia erected a dwelling of 4 rooms with Verandah and scullery at back, the owner moving into the country. Very easy terms of payment, viz., small cash depoait, balance oy instalments extend ing over a number of y< ara. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent, TO LET. Houi-e of six rooms, also Stt ble, with 'wo acres ot land, near tie W tulle a bactoy. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. HOZIJK TEA. I Peat* Ail j



T Bullock. TO LET. /COTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Scullery, \J nearly new, situated m Aitken Street Eaßt, Rental 6s per week, Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. MR Robert Buuce's, well situated, Alford Forest Road, £ acre with substantially built modern Dwelling House, eto. , Not having disposed of this by Auction, offers are invited for the purchase of it up to Monday next, May 2nd. T. BULLOCK. Agent. FOR SALE, "OE3IDENCE near the Canterbury Mills X\ ftonting the Railway, About three-eiqb : ha of an acre of and wit!' substantially built square House m perfec < order with all conveniences, etc., the pro- perty of Mr Weiry, who is leaving the district. Exceptionally easy term can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /^OTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two V_J Sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allanton. T. BULLOCK.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be hi Id under the Rulos of Racing ; the Trotting Races under ihe Rules of ihe N.Z Trotting Association 2. No entry wM be received exoiplon the condition that nil claim?, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all poiuts con- nected with the carrying out o: this pro- gramme shall be final. 3 All stakes to be paid m full. 4. All Nominator, Acceptance, and Entranae Fees go to the funds of the Club. 5. Wiuner of auy one Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71b*, and of two or more Handicaps lO.bs penalty. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, , and Entries for the Novel Race and Disposal Stakes, must be m the hands of the Secretary lat Devane's Hotel not later than 9 pm. on SATURDAY, April 30, 1898, and for the second day at 10 p.m. on the eveniDg of the first day's races. C. H. DOWDING, 4 104 Hon. Secretary.



SECOND DAY. I— Wakanui Handicap; of 25 soys ; Becond horse 3 soys from the staka ; 6 furlongß. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12s 64. 2—Kolmar Trot Hand:cap, of 25 eovs ; ) second horse 3 soys from the stake ; 1£ mile. Nomination 10a, Acceptance 12s 6>l. Optional saddle or harness. 3— ASBBORTON RACING C'LDB HANDICAP, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; 1 mile. Nomination 15=", Accept- ance 15a. A — Pony Race Handicap, of 20 boys ; Becond pony 2 soys from the stake ; 4 furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 i . height. Nomination^lO-, Acceptance 10s s— Disposal Stakes, of 25 soya ; 5 furlongs. The winner to be sold by auction imme- diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bat 71b, any overweight ' to be declared. Entrance 15s. j 6 — Winchmore Welter Handicap, of 30 boys ; s> coad hone 3 soys frrm the Ftake; 7 furlongs. Nomination 10*, Aoceptance 15s. 7 — Allenton Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 aova from the stake ; 5 furlongs. Nomination 10 1, Acceptance 12s 6d. B— HURRY ScDRRY, of 10 sovß ; 4 furlongs ; open ; post entry 10s. For all horse» that. hn.ve never won public mouey. Weight, 8 stone.



I— Netherby High Weight Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the ( stake ; 7 furlongs. Nomination 10s, ' Acceptance 12s 6d. 2— Laghmor Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; seooDd horse 3 soys from the stake ; 2 miles. Nomination 103, Acceptance 12s 6d. Optional saddle or harness. 3— Actomn Handicap, of 40 sovb ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; 1% mile. Nomination 15?, Acceptance 15a. 4— Mfxrosb Pony Handicap, of 20 sovb ; second pony 2 sovb from the stake ; 4 furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14 2 m height. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 10s s_Noyet, Back, of 25 soys ; 5 furlongs, The winner to be sold by auction imme- diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, 8 stone, any overwe ; ght to be d( dared. Entrance 15s. 6— Grove Farm Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; 7 furlongs. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 15s. 1 7—Hurby Scurry, of 10 eovs ; open ; 4 furlongs ; second borse 2 aovs from the stake ; post entries 10d, to be made immediately af er the Novel Race; catch weights. For horses that have never won £15 m any one stake. B— Flying Handicap; of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; 5 furlongs. Nomination 10a, Acceptance 12s 6d.



Sport' ng. ASHBURTON "OAGING QLUB'S AL TUMN MEETING. To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse, Thursday & Friday, MAY 5 & 6, 1898, i ! ■ •— — PROGRAMME. Approved by the Canterbury J ckcy Club, and the N.Z. Trotting Association. First Race starts at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY.



D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1898 MR D. THOMAS will hold his next Fair on the above date, when he will offer on account of numerous clients— "I O UNBROKEN DRAUGHT COLTS J|_^s & FILLIES. f*r\ DRAUGHT MARES & OU GELDINGS. O« SADDLE & HARNESS HORSES. PRESENT ENTRY— IOG. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 4 169 Auctioneer. AIIOADB, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1898 CLEARING SALE OF HOUSEHOLD W URNITJJRE, MR DAVID THOMAS has received in>truc.tions from My, R. D. Wilson who is leaving the district, to sell by public auction at the above date and fixture the following : — 1 Chiffioneer, Table, Couch, C*ne Chairs, Fenders and Irons, Mirror, Duohess Dressing Table, Washsfcand and Ware, Iron Bed- steads, Sofa, Linoleum, Carpets, Mats, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Baths, Buckets, Sauoepans, Saws, Flower Potß, Garden Tools, and a lot of sundries, eto. Be&ide«, other entries of Shop Fittings, Scales; and B.utchera' I^nives and Cleavers. ' : Extra Entries invited. V ■" ' Sale at 11.30, o'clock. D, THOMAS, 4, 233 ' AUtftyiw



we have for sale— machine dressed Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED. Grown by E. HERRING, Esq., of ALFOKD STAHON. i True to name, an excellent yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. ; Friedlan'der Bros, 5 LIMITED;



• Friedlander Bros., Limited. ! 100-ACRE FARM AT WHEAT- STONE. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 18f8 ]\/TE3SRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, IVI have received instructions from Mr W. H. Ford to sell by Pnblio Auction hit ve r y desirablo Farm (latt Messrs Mawsoi> Bio^.), acj .uirg those excellent properties «f Messrs John Small, G. W. Boriy, and John Shearer at Whcatstone, at their West Street Mart on above dite. This farm contains 190 acres, subdivided j into 6 paddocks. The land ia of first o'ase quality and capab c of growing heavy crops nf wheat and other cereals. 60 acres are skim ploughed and ready for crop, 30 to 40 acres are m turnips and the balance all laid down m English grasses. The improvements consist of a good six roomed house, ten stall stable with loft, granary, implement shed, sheep yards, pig sties and other outbuildings, also half acre of well stocked orchard. This is one of the nicest properties m the well-known Wheatstone district and should draw the attention of farmers and others m search of a nice comfortable homestead. Full particulars at Sale. > Sale at 1 o'clock, R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 189 Auctioneer. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES.



SITUBDAY, MAY 7, 1898. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have received instructions from Mr Tim. Bradley to Sell by Auc'ion hiß handy little Farm of 10 Acres, close to Tiawald, being part of the Grove Farm Estate There is a three-roomed Cottage erected, and the property is well watered and divided into | four paddocks. Full particulars at Sale at 1 p.m. 1 R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 219 Audi. user. WEST STREKT MART. WE Shall hold our NEXC SPECIAL HORSE FAIR ON THUBSDAY, MAY 12, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same, FEIEDLA.NDER BROS., Limited., R.. FRIEDLANDER, 4 199 Auctioneer.



MESSRS FRIEDLANDFR BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mr T. Bradford, who is going to re- side m the Methven district, to Bell by public auction at their West Street 1 Mart on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, the following desirable properties — LOT I— l£ Acre, with well builb eight- roomed House, Stable, Chaffhouse, Cowßhed, Piggeries, and other out* buildiDgs ; being sections 26 to 30 fronting the Alford Forest Road, and opposite the Woollen Faotoiy. LOT 2— £ Acre, fronting Charles Street and Winter's Road all m mangolds and potatoes. A splendid building Bite. LOT 3—lo Acrei, fronting Winter's Road, first class land. Now ekim ploughed. These properties should prove a fi-st class investment, being close to Ashburton, and situated near the Woollen Factory. Terms and full particulars at Sale, Sale at Ip.m. ' R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 162 Auctioneer. 100-ACRE FARM AT LISMORE: MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd, instructed by Mr J. D. Patterson, will Sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on SATOKDAY, MAY 7, 1893, HIS FARM, containing 190 Acres, sub- divided into seven paddocks, and 20 Acres of which are m Win a% 40 ready ' to bo ploughed for crop, and the balance m English grasses. There is a five- roomed House, Dairy, and other Cut- houses on this property, which ia situated olose to the Lismore School. Full particulars at Sale at 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 220 Auctioneer.



ENGLISH BICYCLES, ENGLISH BICYCLES. WHAT'S THE MATTER? WHY! JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street, has been appointed Agent for Ashburton of the Famous RUDGE-WHITWOKTH BICYCLES, Without doubt the beßb machine ever offered to the publio. Call and inspect them for quality and price. : 4 231 c ■' DRESSMAKING. To thb Ladies op Ashburton. MISS BALL & CO., from Christchurob, wish to announce that they have commenoed business m Ashburton as DRESS- MAKERS, East Street, a few doors below Mr W. Patohing, and they ask for a share of the publio patronage. Fib and style guaranteed 'at moderate- charges. 456 KOZIJES TKA



TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK- RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGHS Long and Short Feed Qats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Rtyal Oil (150deg. Fir© Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (speoially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, FenoiDg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils — Castor, Maohiuery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o. HANMER & GRAVES.



Hanmer and Graves, KEROSENE. "' " « "NOTWITHSTANDING the Ameiiican War we are prepared to Sell as CHEAP as it can be obtained anywhere else m Ashbur- ton (or CASH, t HANMER & GRAVES. PLOUGH BHARES. TTfE HAVE IMPORTED A LARGE QUANTITY of both RANSOMBS AKD HORNSBY'S MAKES and are prepared to supply Farmers at the i very lowest possible prices for Cash. v i , HANMER & GRA.VEB. Dipping* Season, WE are prepared to DIP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall use LITTLE'S DIP* Which we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. XfjTE ARE BUYERS OF JGOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, | WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGEASB, ETC. ETC.



Terma at Sale Note time of Sale— ll.3o T. BULLOCK, 4 235 Auctioneer



| T. Bullock. SATUi DAY, APBIL 30, JB9B DESIRABLE TOWN PROPERTY, Fronting the Domain & Recreation Grounds, and near the Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- atrucliona to Sell by Pul lie Auction at the Arcade on the above datr,— - That property m Wills Street, West side of the railway, b*ing T.S. numbered 585, containing J acre, on which is erected, on concrete founda'ions, a modern equate Dwelling House of five robins and Scullery, Venetian Bliuda, etc. Garden su rounded by maora- carpa fences. The property is nicely situated fronting the Domain, and only a few chains distant from the Railway Station and Post Office, and should ptove a remunerative invest- ment. Very easy terms of payment oan be arranged. Note time of Sale— ll. 3o a.m. T BULLOCK, 4 173 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1898. TOWN PROPERTY. HALF-ACRE WITH DWELLING, Etc., well situated at the corner of Park and Cameron Streets, not far from the Rail* way Station. On account of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on aooount and by order of the Mortgagees, T.S'b. 1150 and 1151, containing HALF-ACRE, Well situated at the corner of Park and Cameron Streets. There is a Dwelling of Seven Rooms, with Verandah, Bay Window, and Scullery at back erected on the property, aho Car- penter's Workshop, Shed, etc. This property is centrally situated, being lot far from the Railway Station and Post jffice, and should prove a good investment. It is not often that half-an-aore it offered m me block.



SYNOPSIS 0* NHW ADVUBTISSSMBOTB Hanmer and Gr. v:s-Kero B ene T. Bullock— Town property for sale, also C °A fc ßhbur°ton Drapery Company— New busi- ness advertisement ' Wanted— Boarders Notice— Re Mr Vale's meeting P. Thomas— Clearing sale James Baker— Bicycles Henry Stephensou— Furniture sale Stamps for sale Ashburton Club— Notice ■ Hockey— Notice to players Trustees of !ate James Jamieson— Notice Lost — Umbrella Wanted to Let— Three Cottages



PXIRUST AND AGENCY COM- X PANY OF AUSTRALASIA, Limited. ' Incorporated 1860. i Authorised Capital .„ .., £2,000,000 Subscribed ... £1,750,000 Reserve Funds (British Consols, : etc.) -... £207,50 Manager and Inspector for New Zealand — JA§. NATHL. HAMER, Eaq.V Christ- church. Solicitors and Agents— Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christchurch ; Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington; and Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand : 211 Hereford Street, Christchurch. LOANS GRANTED ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. ! . Advances can be: repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving 5 months' written qotioe, gl7



Public ISiotloes, ASHBURTON COUNTY HU-JNT CLUB. TTNTIL there has been a sufficient fall KJ of Rain there will be NO MEET m connection with the above Club. E. R. ROBERTS, 245 . (Secretary, NOTICE, ' ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of the late James Jamieson, Fernyside, Ashburton, must be rendered to the under- signed on or before MAY 4th Next, after which date they will not be recognised. 4 232 J o!r A E L Id) Tru9teeB - NOTICE. mHE THIRTEENTH Annual General _L Meeting of Members of the Ashburton Club and M.S. A. will be held at the Club Rooms on SATUKDAY, 30m INST., AT 8 P.M ? for the transaction of the following Business : To receive yearly Btatement of Accounts, To elect Officers, and General. WM. HORNE, 4 234 Secretary.



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of the late Mb John Gough, JL (of Dromore) are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from tho residence of Mr George Veel, Cameron Street West, on THURSDAY, 28th iott., (To-morrow), at 10 45 a.m., for the Catholic Church, thence to the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 238 ' Undertakers. HENRY STEPHENSON. SATUBDAY, APJRIL 30. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Etc MR HENRY STEPHENSON has re- ceived instructions to sell by public auction at hio rooms, as above — A large quantity of really first class Fur- niture, etc., comprising Tables, Aus- trian ohairs, leather chairs, easy chairs, suite m Bilk tapestry, horse hair couch, bedstead and spring mattresses, washstand and ware, chests drawers, sideboard, fender and irons, oilcloths, copper, lawn mower, and a large quantity of kitchen re- quisites and sundries. Without Re- serve. One o'clock sharp. Poultry, pigs, cattle, produce, etc, as usual at 12 o'clock sharp. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 240 Auctioneer.



WANTED. /COMFORTABLE Board and Reiudenoe KJ m private family. Ladies, 10s ; Gentle- men, 15a ; Boyo, 7a per week. Address— 8., Mail Office. 4 256 ERG HANTS, Storekeepers, Pro- fessional Men, Tradesmen, and Working men generally, should hear Mb Vale's Leoture — "Toilera and Spoilers." Orange Hall, Thursday Night. 4 229 WOMEN of every Occupation and Station m Life should not miss Mb Vale's Address on " Toilers and Spoilers," Orange Hall, Thursday Night. 4 230 WANTED to Let— Three Cottages, well situated. One with three aores of land. Bent low. Geobgb "W. Andrews, East Belt. 4 236 _i . . LOST — Would the young lady who took a silver-mounted Umbrella from last night's (Tuesday) express, to save further trouble, kindly return same to Mail Office. 4 237 A BSOLUTELY Pure, therefore Best. jTjL Flower's Celebrated Anohor Brand Tomato Sauce. Sold by all Storekeepers. A LARGE Variety of English Choco- x3l lates and Scotch Confectienery now m stock. H. A. Flower's, Leading Confec- tioner. TO Stamp Collectors. — For Sale, a uew copy of the Imperial Postage Stamp Album,, illustrated with nearly 40C0 engravings, m two volumes. Price 30i. Address— Philatelist, Office of thie paper. 4 259 TTOCKEY on the Domain Oval at 3 p.m. XX To-morrow* Intending members are invited. 4 241 TO LET m nice situation, Creek Road, near Domain, House three rooms and i-aore orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 FOR Sale— Windmill and Pump complete, m first-class order. Particulars as to price and where it can be Been at work, apply to John Taylor, Ashburton. 4 209 WINDSOR Magazine (March), Young Ladies' Journal (April), Weldon'a Journals, Condition of Labor (George), Life and Progress m Australasia (Davitt), Girls will be Girls, Plain Living (Borderwood), The Tragedy of Kovosko (Doyle), The Ministry of Intercession, Good Shepherds. — H. M. Jongs. T)ICTTJ RE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, XT Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers 1 work completed day of order. 3 148



Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is v* doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. The v cap confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free fronr injnrioux drugs. Acting atonoe as a splen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Hjadaohe and for Livar and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottle. *■ l*d, 2t 9d, and ill, by all Mod fat Tendon thrtuyhmt tkf world.