Town Edition.

CORRESPONDENCE.

« (We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for tUa opinions expressed by our corrospoiidontaj GOVERNMENT FIRE INSURANCE. TO THE EDITOTt. Sir,— Will you publish the annexed report from the Times of Tuesday, of tht Christ church City Council (the Mayor and four- Councillors present) ; it may interest our Mayor and Councillors, also the ratepayers here: — " The Timn.ru Borough Council wrote asking the Council to assist m the matter of totting a Municipal Fire Insurance Bill through Parliament." Councillor Gray moved — "That the Timaru Borough Council be informed that this Council does not consider it to be one oi the functions of the General Government or munioipalUes to embark m any such hazardous undertaking as fire insurance." Councillor Sandstein seconded the motion, which was carried," — lam, etc., Of Same Opinion.

THE ANGLERS' ENEMY.

TO THE EDITOB. Sib, — The bird you referred to m Monday's Guardian as the "augler's enemy," which has inhabited the Domain for several weeks is a spotted shag, and is a rara avis here. The Bpeoies is only about half the eiz3 of the large black form which destroys trout. It generally leaves the Domain m the evening and repairs to the river or elsewhere to feed during the night on small fish, and returns m ♦■he morning to rest on the treeß oa the island duriDg the day. The spotted shags chiefly inhabit the sea coast and breed on the cliffs, but occasionally they go inland and nest m colonies on native beech trees m the gorges j of the riverß. When living inland I have obßerred them fishing vigorously for • • bullies " which they consume m con siderable numbers. I have already heard j lome fabulous stories of its prowess m the j Domain, but the species is not considered a serious enemy to trout. — I am, etc., W.W.S.

THE SMALL BIRDS NUISANCE.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — There can be no doubt that the two foremost matters occupying the attention of the farmers of Canterbury at the present time are irrigation and the email birds nuieance. Anyone who notes the habits of the busy sparrow will have noticed the scarcity of these birds about the town and Buburba during the last three months. The obvious cause of their absence is the lack of insect and other food, which compelled them to migrate across the plains m search of the farmer*' grain crops. Owing to the extreme drought of the last three successive seasons there has been an almost total dearth of insects, which greatly affects the economy of insectivorous birds like the sparrow. la the present season with a scarcity of grain, and troop 3of iparrows ravenously consum ing it, it Beema to me that the farmers and the County Council have lost, and are still loßing, an exceptional opportunity of lessen ing their numbers by not using poisoned grain extensively during March aud Apri', when the birds would have taken it readily. The autumn and winter rains invariably bring forth a good Bupply of their natural food, when they do not so readily take the poisoned grain. At the last meeting of the County Council several gentlemen referred to the occasional failure of poisoned grain as ft destroyer of small bird?. If the birds, m any case, were known to eat the grain, and it failed to kill them, it U evident that something was seriously wrong m the poison ing of the grain, as an intiuitesimal amount of Btrychnine will kill a sparrow. I, howover, am of opinion that the failure is chiefly due to trying to poison at seasonß when other more natural food was present m sufficient quantity when they rejected the grain. I would consider frosty mornings, just after daybreak, a very good time to lay poisoned grain for small birds. When the giain is scattered fresh on such mornings they take it freelf. When feeding the water fowl m the Domain early on lrosty moruinga the intelligent sparrow soon learned to know it, and troops of small birds would flock around pickiDg up the stray grains that were not thrown into the water. If no better method could be desired for destroying small birds than by laying poisoned grain for llism, i 6 is very important to do so at proper times. Whether a general system of irrigation m producing a greater supply of natural food would lessen the sparrow's penchant for grain, or render tho fruitful bird even more fruitful and numerous, would be interesting tonote.-lam.etc, wwg

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Of late there haa been a good deal of speculation as to the true market value of grain and produce, and many of our farmers have disposed of their wheat, etc., on the basis of prices quotod m the Christohurch Ptoss and Times (and have done so for many years). Now, I have noted the grain and produce market for a number of yearß and long ago satisfied myself that the quotations given m these papers do not accord with the actual priceß obtained, at least here m Ashburton, after making allowance for f.o.b. ohargee. Where they get their quoteß from I do not know ; but this I do know— a considerable line of wheat was quoted m the limes aa having been sold at 4s l£d per bushel on trucks at Tinwald during the paßt ten days, whereas the correct figure for a large line was 4a 3d, sacks extra, equal to about 4a 7d per bushel f.o.b. at Lyttelton. Now, as a remedy, I, after having duly con. eidered the matter, have come to the conclusion that our farmers can proteot themselves m this way. Let them form a bureau here and m other large centres and when they make a sale of grain or produce report came individually and promptly to whom they may appoint to record local sales. By this meanß they will have a chance of seeing a true report m Ihe local papera of the actual state of the market), and so reap trje full reward of their labours.— I am, etp;, Full Value.

NEGLECTED OPPORTUNITIES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Would you kindly inform us through the medium of your valuable paper what the Education Act Bays m reference to the con ditions under which the children of the colony are to be educated at the public expense. I ask for this information because, as pne of the multitude that pays for the children's edaqation, I ought, m commpn With everyone else, toinsißtupon every child getting the chance to learn to read, write, and understand sufficient arithmetic to enable him or her to manage their own affairs when they come of age, and have to fight the battle of life among their fellows. In this connection I scarcely expect to be believed' when I Bay that pirents ol children are to be found— not a hundred mtleß from Westerfield — whose natureß are 80 perverted as to wilfully withhold from their own offspring the inestimable benefit of education, notwithstanding the fact that a school is near by, where their children may ti educated free of charge at the expense of a generous public. I consider that it would be a blot on any British community, where free education obtains, to allow such a oon r dition oi things to subsist m their midst. And' as every colonist m New Zealand has a right to expect that the young of our race participate m the advantages of the educa tion provided for them, it is to be hoped that anyone m this district neglecting to give them this chance will take £he hint, find send their children to where they can get sbme education. If this is not done, the case will be laid before the Minister oi Education, with the hope that something may be done through him to secure for those unfortunate children a share of the blessings they are being robbed of. Bhey are too young, as yet, to understand tHat thjs bless fog,'after prdfonnd consideration, iiaß been legally secured' to them by Act of Parlia ment. In after days, parents who might iave }eb their ohildren benefit by the free Ufa Qt but did not), need nob ti

f the least surpiised if they are repaid with the ourbes of their own children. — I am, etc , D» Oliver. [The coinpu'Eory clauses of the Education Act provide for such eftßes as thoße : referred to by our correspondent, and it j seems to us the sooner they are put m j force lhe better. — Ed.] j

SPORTING.

S.C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

The above meeting commences to-morrow on the course at Waslidyko. Several local horses are engaged, aud given fine weather the gathering ought to be a successful one. 'lhe followiug may win their respective engagements : — l^lGn Weight —Puladiu. Washdyke Welter—Epaulet if started, Izj,l next best. Autumn Handicap—Fried lander'd best, probably Cannonshot. Font Race—Winnie. Frying Handicap—Fire fly and Vanilla. Novel —Stockfish.

ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB.

The Stewards of the above Club mob at the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday evening, Mr M. Digby being m the chair. The principal business was the making of final arrangements for the meeting (Sfc Leger) to bo run off on Mr J. Grigg's estate to-morrow. The following officers were appointed : — Field-stewards, Messrs J. Lewis and W. Huston ; slip-steward, Messrs W. Shear man. Messrs H. Milner and M. Henley notified their acceptance of the respective positions of judge aud slipper. It was de cided that the stewards and officers of the Club should wear a piece of red and white ribbon as a distinguishing mark. It was resolved that the rule that all dogs be brought to the clips with collars of their proper colour should be striotly enforced ; also that no one but the judge and the two owners or trainers of the dogs running should be allowed to follow them after the slip. The time and place of starting were fixed for 9 a.m. at Heasly's corner. The final payments were then made, sixteen dogs being Dominated, and the draw was as follows :— St. Leger— For Puppies, at £1 2s 6d ;2s 6d to go the funds of the Club. Winner, £10 ; runner-up, £4 ; two dogs at £1. Mr J. Tweedy's (ns) blk b Zenobia, by Merchant— Green G»rter, meets Mr B. Wood's bd b Greea Light, by Merchant— Green Garter. Mr A. Lee's blk b Little Dot, by Spring — Lassie, meets Mr A. Lee's blk and fn b Elastic, by Merchant — Green Garter. Mr W. Huston's blk and w b Goldteaf, by Ebony — Golden Cider, meets Mr R. Thomp son's bluo d Toby, by Ebony — Golden Cider. Mr J. Griffin's w and bd d Lord Stansbury, by Lord Montague — Searchlight, meets Mr B. Wood's rd d Red Light, by Merchant — Green Garter. j Mr 0. Weedon's rd d Saxon, by Barring- ' ton— Barmaid, meets Mr C. Weedon's blk and w d Tamerlane, by Razzle Dazzle — Fairy. Mr W. Huston's blk w b Flying Kitty, by Ebony— Golden Cider, meets Mr W. Shearman's fn b Liberty, by Heart of Grace ll— The Dodger. Mr G. McConnell'a blk d St Elaio, by Harkaway — Nell, meets Mr George Brown's w b Mischief, by Spring— Ringwood bitch. Mr W. Shearman's fn d Kufus, by Thaitika — Rustic, meets Mr M. T. Healey's fn d Golden Legend, by Ebony — Golden Cider, i It may be well to mention that m conse quence of the guarding of doga belonging to same owner tho actual order of running the first round wil be as under : — Red. White. Zenobia meets Geen Light Little Dot  Toby Goldleaf  Elas<io Lord Stanßbury „ Red Light Saxon „ Liberty Fijing Kitty  Tamerline St. Elmo  Mischief Rufus  Golden Legend

SUPREME COURT.

CIVIL SITTINGS. ] Christohurch, Tuesday, April 19. (Before his Honour Mr Justice Denniston and a Special Jury.) "j friend's steam generator and im porous butter box company, limited, V. DUNI/JP. Tlub was an action brought by Friend's J Steam Generator and Imporouß Bulter Box ' Compauy, Limited, a company with its '. registered office m Ashburton, againßt Nathaniel Dunlop, of Wellington, commis- j sion agent, to secure specific performance of an agreement for the sale aud purchase of a patent right. Mr Purnell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Stringer for the defendant, Mr Purnell said that m the statement of claim the plaintiff company alleged that on Jan. 9, 1897, the company agreed to sell, and the defendant to purchase, the patent rights cf " Friend'B Imporouß Butter Box," for £1000, to be paid on or before March 31, 1897. Tho defendant had paid £150, and no more. The plaintiff prayed for an order for specific periormano?, or judgment for £850 damages, for breach of the said agreement. In tho statement of defence, the defendant admitted having made the agreement, but denied that its purport and effect were truly set out m the statement of claim, and he tlaimed leave to refer to the agreement. Be also said that the invention was worthless, and not new m New Zealand, and neither the company nor its predecessor m title was the true and first inventor. The plaintiff filed » general denial m reply to the counter claim, and further said that all material facts were known to the defendant. After evidence counsel did not address the Court, and his Honor framed the following questions for consideration of the jury :— l. Is the said invention worthless and of no public utility ? Answer — " Cannot aay ; evidence insufficient." 2. If so, was this known to the plaintiff at the time of the agreement with defendant? — "No." 3. Waa the defendant, when entering into the agreement of Jan. 9, 1897, as fully cogni sant aa the Board of Directors of the plaintiff company of the value or other* wise of the imporous butter box ?— ■" Yee." 4. Did H, Friedlander represent to defen dant that the invention was a gopd and valid patent of great utility, and that ex periments had been made which established the utility of the said invention ; and that the butter-box, the subject of the said in vention, would preser7e butter for a long period of time ; and that the box could be produced at a cost of 10a per dozen 561 b, or any part thereof, and if so, which ? 5. If such representation was made, was ib made by the said H. Friedlander fraudulently ? 6. If so, was it made by him as the authorised agent of the company '! Answer to 4, 5 and 6-" No. The defendant should have had all possible information, both as to practical utility and value." 7. If so, was the defendant induced to enter into such contraob through suoh representation ? — •' No." His Honor gave judgment for plaintiff for £850, the amount claimed, with costs £8 83. "

THE BRUNNER MINE CASES.

Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph Wellington, April 20. An application waa made this morning for an injunction to prevent the Greymouth- Poinb Elizabeth Company working or d,is poßiDg of the mine, and to appoint receiver for the safe custody of the plants and profits. iyir Bell said the debenture holders were now m possession, but undertook that the plant should not be removed without an order of Court, and that a strict account would be kept of the receipts, pending the decision of the Court of Appeal on the question of priority of claim, as between the plaintiffs m the repent' actions and the debenture holders. The motion was adjourned till the decision is known.

Gold ! Gold ! Gold ! Gold ! Bright, and yellow, hard, and cold ! Thousanda of rich people would give all they possess to have nature's wealth— "Good Health." Cen sumption frequently" starts with a nasty little couch. A Bottle of Wood's Great Peppermint Cure will stop this or any kind of cough. Yes, stop it at once. Go to the Btiore and get a bottle etraighb away— it's .only |ls $d,

THE LATEST.

) Borne and Foreign. Press Asoocialion — B, Electric Telegraph — j Copy light Received Wakapuaka April 20, 9 25 a.m., Gvaudian Ufiioo 9 52 a.m. I lie Miners 1 Strike. London, -April 19 The miners' federation is arranging a congress to consider demanding a widespread increase m wages. Reoeived Wakapuaka April 20, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 10.40 a.m. The Venezuelan Rebellion. New York, April 19 It ia reported from Venezuela that m a battle with the rebels General Crispo, President, has been killed,

Australian.

Press Association— -By Electrio Telegraph- Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 19, 9.40 a.m., Guardian Office, 9 52 am. ltclcased. -Adelaide, April 20 Nixon, who was sentenced to eighteen months for Bttempting to murder his wife and children has been released after serving six months. Rlissing*. Perth, April 20 Two fishermen — Atkin and Klassen — are missing. They are supposed to have been drowned, Atkin is Mr Seddon's nephew.

Coursing. —lt is expeoted thab there will be a large crowd of spectators at the coursing to-morrow, and Messrs Trevurza, Broß, coach will leave the Somerset corner at 7.15 a.m., as the coursing begins at Long beach at 9.

RHEUMATISM CURED.

My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with great relief, and I can recommend it as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and other household use for which we have found it valuable. — VV. J. Cuyler, Red Creek, N.Y.

Mr Cuyler is one of the leading merchants of this village and one of the most prominent men m this vicinity. — W. G. Phifpin, Edi tor Red Creek Herald. For sale by Ash burton Drug Compasy.

THE ASfißOKloa t*UAJU>IAN : WEDNESDAY, APML 20, 1898



INCANDESENT GAS-LIGHT (WELLSBACH PATENTS). GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES HAVING made Speoial and more Advantageous terms with the Australasian Insandescent Gas Light Company, Ltd., and being appointed Solo Agent for Ashbnrton, I am now able to offer you these burners at ihe following reduced prices ;— C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15s EACH. C BURNERS, "AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17s 6d EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN, 10a EACH. N BURNERS, WITH BYE P^SS, Us 6d EACH. Mantles for above are now reduced to 2s 6i each, No Householder cun afloid to be any longer without the Incandescent Light The C Burner gives FIVE (5) t : mes the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO'THIRDS of the gas. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gaa burner, with a con- sumption of gas less than ONE«THIRD of the g\a. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 4 99 FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. ■I r\ TONS No. 8, O and 10. -I p* TONS GALVANISED BARB WIBK. IRON_ STANDARDS IN ANY QUANTITIES. io nnn heart stakes. POSTS AND STRAINERS, ALL SIZES, - Gates Made to Order. HURDLES ALWAYS INJ3TOCK, W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, PAINTIRS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Company Ltd.



TEA. TEA.' TEAT FLETCHER EROS. FT A J<l " t r^' Wed Dno ' her '»rge csn^L-nment of the jnßtly ce'ebraled DUCHES^ trf- / A n a'o. an^ I?" packets, aud 5 and 10 b tius, as supphed to the principal Kefieehment KooiiiS m A hburtou. WE wish to apologise to tboae of our customers who were unabl • to gpl their orders ™" j?. 1 ?* promptly exoute d. But we ha.i euch a phenomenal run c» this s*pee si uienfl that we were unable to keep up with the ex'.r- ordinal y d^.nat.d for the mita. * !ii T S n t0 "*> r "» thoae wh--. like a real good cup of Tea, that wo hive now a full Block of this Tea (The •« DUCHESS ") m all s.zea of packaged. HERE are two unsolicited Tea imoniaTs that we hare received from the leading R. fresh ment Kocm proprietors m Ashbui ton. : Mrs Morton, East Slreet, says — That it is tae best Tea that she has ever used, and that it gives every satisfactSnTo Her numerous customers. J Mr Huffam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooms, says That it is one of the finest and most economical 7'eas that anyone oan buy, as the quality and flavor is one that will at once attract the attention of the inoßt faatidions of lei achaean thoroughly recommend the tame to any person requiring a real lft. c ttvh v name , 8 ofdoz3nß °* others who would not use any other than th* DUCHESS " Tea, but unfortunately space will not admit of ifc. Samples may be had free of charge, and we are confi.Jcnt that a trlal'will be a ravefatio* to all who may have been using common and ordinary Tea. Winter Stock. Winter Stock. FARMERS would do well to visit ua and lay m their Winter Sto«k of Groceries whiL we are selling goods at such ridiculpus!y low prices. Tkm Colonial, Home, &nd Continental markets are getting firmer every day, and m the event of war prices will advance to famine prices, so be on the safe side and lay m your Winter Stock. THESE ARE A FEW OF THE LINES WE HAVE BOUGHT TOR OUR WINTER TRADE. ! 100 tons Rollitfs" Supreme "Roller 25 toca Oatmeal. „ Flour. 5) tons Bran ?5 tons Sharps. 2500 bags of Snowdrop Sagar | 1000 cases Kerosene. 500 boxes of Colonial Candles 10 tons " Duchess " Tea. 5 tous fine Sago 5 tons Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tona Pearl Tapioci. 5 tons Flake Tapioca. 20 cwt Fry's and Van Houten's Cocoa 10 tons Japnn Rice. J ton Coffee Beans. £ ton French Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanas 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxss Raisinß ? 200 cases Vostizz* Currants 50 oases tinne d fish of all kinds 20 owb Lemon and Orange Peel. 1 ' 50 oases of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, Etc., Eto. Farmers', Contractors, eto  eto., would save money by purchasing their Groceriei.'ote . from us. to , t .» LAMPS. LAMPS. I.AMP 3, WE have large Stocks of Lamps of everyjdesoription including the following :— Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. 1 & 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Lamps. Ym6 Lamps, Library Lamps, drawing Room Lamps, Alabaster Lamps Hand Lamps, etc.* which have been marked at a shade over landed coat, to afLct an early clearance for stock taking. Eemember now is^the time to lay m your Winter Stooks and thereby cave money by doing so. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Asbburton, and High Street, Chriatchurch Te'ephooo ?A. B»x 67. YOtfAliE USVIIEI) TO INSPiCI' OUK STUCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BEY. McDonald & McDiaemid's ..cash boot store. EVKRY Article ia marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the l^wet CASH PHTC* Possible. A Splendid Ai-sortmeut of tho Celebrated •• JSostook Brand 'ot Ladies' Boots and Shots, j >st to hand. £JESI*OIiID WORK «& _*I3PAII*» F.very Description of Hand-Sewn 1-Vgped or Rivetted Boots, Shces, Slipper!, bta. % Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Pi ice Possible, by Firet«ckut and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. (x) McDonald & mcDlahmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTEES, J. NICHOLAS, Manager Si \ST STREET.



Martin'a Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc.J CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. PbATED WABE OF ALL KINDS. | SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRAIED— "KODAK" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASBWARE. SHEEP DIP, WE SUPPLY BBOOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIE at the greatly reduced price of 4s per gallon, j One gallon makes 100 galloQß.i BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any othor uiako, at 3a por gallon, John Orr & Co. ASHBURTON."



John Orr & Co. ■ John Or & <Jo. t 7 W E HAVE BKE N FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. During the paat week we have made some 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 price of : SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMEL WAKE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NdILS, EIC, CARPENTERS,* MECHANICS, TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET GUNS, CARTRIDGE^ AND AMMUNITION REGI- SIER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARE. WE have ju3t landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. HORSE CLIPPERS



Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. rpENDERS are invited to be sent m nob JL later than noon on SATURDAY, April 23rd, for the following works : — 1. Forming McLennan' a Road, about 150 chains. 2. Taking up Bridges and making Fords on Graham's Road and Me Arthur's Road. 0- E. FOOKS & SON, 4 141 Clerks Longbeaoh Road Board. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares and Train Arrangements for Timaru Raoes. TjIXOURSION Tickets to Timaru, avail- Hi able for return till the 25th April, will be issued at Christchurch, Oamaru, and intermediate stations on the 20th and 21st, at 2d per mile first-class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second class, minimum 2i, mileage counted one way only. On the 21ab April a train will leave Ashburkon for Timaru at 7.15 am., Tinwald 7 22, Winslow 7.32, Hinds 7.48, Rangitata 8.18. A train will leave Washdyke for the Racecourse on arrival of the 10.55 a.m. train from Ash- burton, and the express train for the south will set down passengers at Waahdyke for the Racecourse. On . the 21st and 22nd April the express train for norlh will take up at Washdyke passengers for Btations where it stop?, who can leave the Racecourse for Washdyke at 5 5 p.m. 4117 BY ORDER. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN- TEED BY THE STATE. THE OFFICE undertakes the following business : — 1. The administration of all Intestate Estates. 2. The executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their Executor. Also the udmini&tration of Trusts renounced by previously appointed Trustees. 3. The administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle* indents. 4;. The administration of the estates of Lunatics and Lunatic Patients, 5.. The management of property as Attorney or Agent far the owner. 6. The deposit of Wills 'for safe custody. The. Public Trust Office, although a department of the State, is absolutely free from politioal interference or control, Large powers are conferred, hy qfcaiute on the Public Trustee, thn.B supplementing powers gemta/faed m Wills for the benefit of tfce testator's family. The Public Trustee makes advances pn freehold securities from 4£ per Qenfc, For particulars as to tite osce and ita work apply to th,B uaderßigned. A, A. FOOK3, Agent, Aahbuyion. 34ME8 0. MARTIN, Public Trustee. J. J. M. Hamilton, 4 127 Strict Agoat, <Jhr let church,



[ Henry Etephenson. ' Li ; NJ?Y STEPIUCNBv>N, (•jUitt-Ac-.T to Alf'H-1 Harrison.) K-.iu.lj'ished 20 ye*rs. I AL-CTlu.\. KU, LAND* ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER IT7EEKLY SALES of Live Stock YV Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearicg Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., ao per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m mv hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities, Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £JOs pec month. TO LET, Shop m Jubilee Buildings, Burnebb street. Rent, 12s per week HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Friedlander Bros., Limited. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT, 100-ACKE FARM AT WHEAT- STONE. "1%/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, ixJL have received instructions from Me W. H. Fobd to sell hia Farm (late Mawson Bros ,) containing 190 Acres of Firat-olaaa Land at Wheatstone, on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1898. Full 'particulars m future advertisement. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., K. FRIKDLANDER, * 151 Auctioneer. A RARE CHANCE, BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. WITHOUr RESERVE. One of the bo^t and moat compact little farms m the fertile district of Wakanui, containing 146 ACRES, divided into handy-sizad paddocks, with Cottage, Stable, and ali other necessary appurtenances. Tho land is one of the earliest selections m the Ashburton County, and will be sold m two blocks ; one, the Homestead containing 100 Acre?, and the other 46 Acres near the river. MESSRS FRIEDLA"NDER BROS., Limited, have been instructed by the Trustees m the Estate of the lato Kenty Bennett to sell by Public Auction at theh Auction Mart, West Street, on SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1898 the above property, Sale at 1.30 o'ekek. Ttrms at Sale R. FKIRDLAXDKR, 4 3l Auctioneer. Funeral Notice. FUHfciUL JvOTIOK. rnHE FRIENDS of the late Mrs Taylor, X (mother of Messrs Jhn and Wi liam Hood, of Mount Somers, aro rerpectfully informed that her funeral will move from lei" laic residence, Mount Somer?, on FRIDAY, 22nd insb., at 2 p.ra , for the Mouut Somers Cemetery, BAKER BRO^., 4 153 Undertakers.



NO|riOß. Mrs KNIGHT, B^JLfcXNG SQUARE, IS A CASH PURCHASER of Clothing, Books, Furniture, Jewellery, Portman- teaux, Bioyoloe, Harness, Tents, Etc A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND CLOTHES TO SUIT BYERYONB. INTOTE ADDRESS- Mrs KNIGHT^ BARING SQUARE. 4 144 AT THE D.I.C. •———3 SALE OF FANCY GOODS, JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOCK, I COMPKISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Rackß, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand, fi^irjfors, $0., &o. ' EVERYONE Bhould SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY QOODS, wh^oh wiU be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TQ THE IPUBLJQ, As we have not sufficient Boom to Display these special lots, they will be put out m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE. AT THE| D,I.C, DJ.C, B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. p. BROWN, %na^ H.0351JE TEA



( Entertainments. BENEFIT COKOEI-T A CONCERT will be given m the ORANGE H LL TO-NIGHT. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1898, For the benefit of Mr W. Patterson, who i 3 now almost blind. x Public Notices. FOOTBALL^ A COMBINED MEETING of the Ashburton Senior and Junior Foot- ball Clubs will bo held m the Arcade Ohambera on FRIDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock. W. BURNS, Hon. Sec. A.F.O. 4 149 I. A. BAIGENT, Hon. Sec. J.F.C. DISTRICT OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I HEREBY give notice that HENRY ARTHUR LLOYD, who B e place of business is within this district, has been duly licensed to Bell by Auction for nine months, to be oomputed from the Ist day of April, 1898. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 4145 Town Clerk. NEW YOBK LiSYER WATCHES. gNEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. "VTEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs Od. G.JESSON, SOLE AGENT. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. William Bryant, WILLS STREET BAKERY, BEGS to notify that he has reduced the price of the 41b Loaf to 6d CASB, and may mention that he was induced to agree to the recent rise m the price by a misrepresentation of the facts. I shall have good Round reasons before consenting to a rise m future. FOR SALE, Bran, Sharps, Oat Sheaf Chaff, Flour* at lowest current rates for Cash. WILLIAM BRYANT, 4 133 WILLS STREET. ' DENTAL NOTICE MrGLF. DODDS WISHFS to notify *o his Patients that he has left hi 3 fo'tner rooms m Burnetc Street, and may now be consulted at his residence, corner of Tancred and Case streets, next door to Dr. Leahy. 4 84



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT I JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer a for the Upper Ashburton Road Dis- trict, do hereby declare that the following persona have been nominated for the respec- tive Wards, aa under — For Lagmbor Ward — Mr Donald McLean, For Westerßeld Ward— Mr Charles John Harper. For ABhburton Forks Ward— Mr Isaao Sargent. For Winchmore Ward —Mr Matthew Stitt. For Allenton Ward — Mr Joshua Taoker. For Dromore Ward— Mr Ronald Campbell. And aa the number of Candidates does not exceed the number of Tacanoieß, I therefore declare the above-named persons to be DULY ELECTED Members of the Upper Aehburton Road District. JOHN DAVI?ON, Returning Officer, Upper Ashburton Road Distriot. April 20, 1896. 4 155 ~e"a wihoendes HIGH SCHOOL (FOR GIRL«, BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS) Principal ... Mrs DAVID MpEEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium &nd Tennis Lawn :and Riding Lessons oan be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjeots are taught by Trained and Certificated Teaqhefs j and special classes are held for the Matriculation and junior Scholarship Examinations at, the University. ' ' ; Further information as to terms, etc., oan be obtained on application to the Prinoipa', X 49, v ' •"' *



WANTED Kuown— Ashburton School Committee Election at Schoolhouse on Monday evening next at 7.30. 4 138 WAN! ED— Householders to roll up to School Election, Monday next, 7 30. 4 139 rTIREVURZA.'S Drag willleave Somerset JL Corner on Thursday, 7.15 a.m., for Longbeach Coursing Meeting 4 Return fare 2s 6d. 4 140 WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Knight, Cash Purchaser of Clothing, Books and Furniture. Letters promptly attended to.— Baring Square. 4 108 TO LET m nice situation, Creek Road near Domain, House three rooms and J-acre orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 WINDSOR Magazine (March), Young Ladies' Journal (April), Weldon's 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. Jones.



KOZiE TEA. Most XColiublo WANTED. WANTED— A General Servant. Apply at this rffice. 4 147 HOCKEY on the Oval at 3 pm. To- morrow. Intending members in- vited to play. 4 146 LOST — Purse, containing money. Finder rewarded on leaving at Mail Office. < 4 150 IT OST, between Rakaia and Ashburton— I A Black Macintosh, lined red. Finder please leave at. Refreshment Rooms, Ash- burton. 4 154 LOST— On Sunday last, between Rokeby (R.ikaia), and Ashburton, Macintosh Trap Rug, blue aud white striped cloth. Finder please return to Mrs Primmkb, Havelock street, Ashbur ton. 4 148 A MEETING of the Excelsior Football Club will be held at the Templar Hall To morrow Night, at 8 p.m. 4 152 WANTED Known— That A.A.O. ond A.C. Road Race to Winchmore and hack, for ladies' prize, will be held on April 28. Entries close April 23. . 4 120