CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Aaaooiation— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright

England and Her Colonies.

LondoNj March 31 At the Colonial institute banquet, Earl Grey, administrator of the British South Africa Company, said that the colonies had shown a desire to share the empire's burdens. Employment of Imperial credit, -where the security was suffioieut, would sensibly diminish the burden of colonial debt without entailing a penny of additional taxa- , tion. JHildnra. Sir Howard Vincent, member for Sheffield, has applied to the Colonial Office for an enquiry m connection with the Mildura irrigation settlement, and has informed the Victorian Premier, through Mr Chamberlain, that if the Victorian Government are unwilling to facilitate thG formation of a new company with a government guaran tee, Victoria ought to reimburse the present company to the extent of the concessions, with compensation, otherwise proceedings will be taken. The Greek Loan Bill. London, April 1 The House of Lords has passed the Greek Loan Bill. Sentenced to Death. Athens, April 1 Karditza, and an accomplice, were sentenced to death for the resent at tempt to assinate the King of Greece.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 2, 9 a.m, Guardian Office, 10.5 a.m. Death of the Tickborne Claimant. London, April 1 Arthur Orton, of Tichborne case fame, is dead. Heavy Earthquake. New York, April 1 A heavy earthquake has occurred m California, doing much damage m San ; Francisco. National Feeling' m Spain. Madrid, April 1 A performance m the Madrid Opera House m aid ot the National Fund for strengthening the navy netted one hundred and forty thousand pounds. The Queen Regent and members of the Cabinet were present m the boxes, for which they paid £5000 each.

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph

Copyright,

Received Wakapuaka April 2, 9 40 a.m., Gvabdian Office 10.5 a.m. The Recent Riots at Kaigoorlie* Perth, April 2 On the recommendation of the Cabinet the Premier has repealed the new mining regulation which limited alluvial sinking to ten feet, over which all the recent trouble arose.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

A Russian Assurance Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, April 1 The German and Austrian Press are unanimously of opinion that British diplomacy has suffered a crushing de feat m the East, and that a severe blow has^been dealt to her prestige m Asia. St. Petersburg, April 1 The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs assured Sir Nicholas O'Connor, British Ambassador, that Russia would respect Britain's treaty rights m China on the most favoured nation clause. Pektn, April 1 Britain has ordered a naval demon stration m the Gulf of Pechili. The fleet at Shanghai proceeds direct to Ohefoo. Li Hung Chang is taking measures to arrange for a delimitation of the territory leased to Russia at Port Arthur. Received Wakapuaka April 2, 9.0 a.m. Guabdian Offioe 10.5 a.m.

London, April 1 Mr Curzon states that Count Muravieff has assured Britain that Talienwan and Port Arthur will be open to trade m the same way as the other Chinese ports. Mr Ourzon con siders the Tientsin treaty gave the war ships of all Powers access to all Chinese ports. The Times, commenting upon the omission to mention Port Arthur m the Muravieff circular, says it is impossible this could have been un intentional.

FEDERATION.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 2, 9.30 a.m. Guabdian Office 10.15 a.m. Sydney, April 2 Mr Want Btates that there is no breach between him and the Ministry, and they part on most friendly terms. It is understood there ace arrangements by which he rejoins the Cabinet when the Federal campaign is over. Mr Want states that he favors Federation but not on the terms proposed by the Bill. Mr Lyne has been offered the leadership of the Anti-Commonwealth Bill Party. He gives a reply on Monday. _____

THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

President McKinley's Ultimatum

I Spain's Reply I A Costly Despatch Boat. I Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — I Copyright. I Washington, April 1 I President McKinley's immediate I proposals require that Spain shall I proclaim an armistice with Cuba unti! I October, America using the interval to make peace permanent. The time is also to be occupied m relieving the distress of the island. J Congress is waiting the result of Jthe negotiations which are now pro- I ceeding. I The French Ambassador at Wash- I iagton has intimated the willingness of I France to assist m averting war. I Madrid, April 1 I Senor Sagasta, the Premier, states I that he has written a reply to Presi dent McKinley, which has been handed to Mr Woodford, American ' Minister at Madrid. He says he has done everything to preserve peace. New York, April 1 The marine underwriters of New York are asking 60 per cent, increase m the premiums. Raoeived Wakapuaka April 2, 10.16 a,m Guardian Office 10.40 a.m. Madrid, April 1 Spain's reply to McKinley's proposals with reference to Cuba is of an indefinite character. Spain has bought Mr H. L. B. McOalmont's yacht, Oiralda. The price paid was £100,000. She has a speed of twenty-two knots.

SHIPPING COLLISION.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Dwnedin, April 2. Through refusing to answer her helm the Wakatipu collided with the barque Laira, alongside the Victoria wharf. The collision, which occurred at ten o'clock to-day, was accompanied by such force that the barque had some plates stove m and she sank at her moorings m six minutes. She is owned by Oaptain Patereon, and is commanded by Captain Haigh. She had 1100 bales of wool on board, and was to have left) m a couple of days for London via Wellington. The Wakatipu also sustaiued some damage. The Laira's cargo is valued at £15,000, her hull at £2000. The insurances are scattered but are expected to total the value of the cargo.

INQUEST.

At the Magistrates' Court, Geraldine, on Thursday, an inquest was held touching the death of John Siattery, bootmaker, who was found drowned m the swimming baths on Wednesday. 7he evidence showed that deceased had been uuwell for a long time. He had occasionally been attacked with giddi ness, and he had been retching very badly m the mornings. On Wednesday morning he left home about 20 minutes to 8 o'clock, and seemed m hia usual spirits, but as he did not return for breakfnsb a search was made, and at noon he was discovered m the bath by some school boys. D ceased was 25 years vt age and was always m the best of spirits, and seemed quite happy.

Frederick Harvey lust saw deceased alive, going m the direction of the domain, wheu he was smoking a cigarette, and there was nothing unusual about his appearance. When found the body was about eight feet from the deep end of the bath, m five feet of water and fully clothed. Dr. Hislop gave it as a possibility that deceased might have been overtaken with giddiness and fallen into the water, and being unable to swim he would be likely to swallow the water, which would render his chance of recovery hope less. The jury returned a verdict of *• Found drowned."

Mr J. O'Malley acted as foreman of the jury, and the inquest was held before Lieutenant-Colonol Moore, J.P.

The Geraldine Fire Brigade soub a letter of condolence to the widow of deceased.

The remains were removed to Leeston on Thursday by the north train, the brigade and others following to Orari.

THE MARGARET GALBRAITH.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, April 2. The Margaret Galbraith was blown 150 miles to the eastward by a succession of westerly and sou'weßt weather which preven ted her again making the New Zealand coast. She sighted land at Castlepoint, and got down to Cape Palliser, when she was again blown off. A favorable change m the wind brought her to the heads. She lost several sails, but Buffered no other damage, and no one was injured.

THE MURDERER CLEMENTS.

Death Sentence Confirmed.

Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph.—

Dunedin, April 2. It has been decided to cany out the death sentence m the case of Charles Clements, convicted of wife murder at Dunedin.

A horße belonging to Mr T. McGrandel gob kicked and a leg broken a few days ago, which of course necessitated its being killed. On being opened at the kennels it was found that the poor brute was m a terrible state inside from bots and could hardly have lived much longer if the accident had nob occurred.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as followß :— Corrected to 14th January, 1898. Burnham and Dunaandel, daily - ... 3,15 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm )romore, daily ... .« 630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 315p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River- Bide, daily ... .„ 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlandß, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and FlemingtoD, daily ... 3 *.5 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday. . .. 10 30 am Highbank, Tuesday, ThursJ day 10 30 am Mount Somera, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Furest, daily ...  ... 4pm Winchmore, Greenstreet, Ash burton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily 3 15 pra Geraldine, and Orari, daily. . 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Ealing, Rangitata, daily ... 10 SO am k Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am » and Tuesday, Thursday, gg pm and Saturday ,„.  315pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily , ..30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, ; \ and Saturday IM m 3 15 prn

THE ASHBUETOtt GUaBDIAN } BATTJttI)A¥, APBIL 2, 189 S.



j TEA. TEA. TEA. FLETCHER BROS. TT A ™L Ju ? b r , e , C i eived J a °? L thw !ar « e consignment of the justly celebrated DUCHESS B*j££t Rooms b in a A d shbuston? Cketa> *** 6 1O ' b UnS ' M ' Upplied t0 the * T ™** l W F» W }£^ m° a P° Io B is , e to tb °ac of our customers who were unable to get their order* Rl» !?ll ,f a P rom P U y executed. But we had such a phenomenal run on this fpec al Blend that we were unahle to keep up with the exirc or.linary demand for the tame. We wsh toiuform \h/»«f who like a real good cup of Tea, that we have now a full Stock of this lea (The " DUCtIKSS ") m all a;z^ of packagea. HERE are two unsolicited Tes'jmonia'a that *re hare received frcm the leading R.fre«h- ment Room proprietors m Ashbutton. Mrs Morton, East Slreet, says— v 6 Bh6 WM "^^ tlmt ib BiVM mu * "^^ctioa to j Mr Huffam, Buruetb Street Refreshment Rooms, says— That it is one of the finest and most economical Teas that anyone can bny, as tb« auaUty and «avor is one that will at once attract the attention of the most fastidious of Tea gJJ°^ 8 » an ahecan thoroughly recommend the.- ame to any person requiring a real 8 th l nameß of dozeDS oi othera who woulli not ÜBe » n y othe f t^n tht- •UUOtlliiSS Tea, but unfortunately space will not admit of it. " S *fU?Ji' T y be h u d fr u 8 of cbarge » and we are confident that a trial will be a revelation co ail who may hare been using common and ordinary Tea. Winter Stock. Winter Stock. FARMERS would do well to visit na and lay m their Winter Stock of Groceries while we are selling goodß at such ridiculously low prices. The Colonial, Home, and Continental^markets are getting firmer every day, and m the event of war prices will advance to famine prices, so be on the Bafe side and lay m your Winter Stock. THESE ARE A FEW OF THE LINES WE HAVE BOUGHT FOR OUR WINTER TRADE. 100 tons Rollitt'B » Supreme " Roller 25 tons O tmeal. oc * of* 50 tODB Bran f^nn Sharps. 2500 bags of Snowdrop Sugar 1000 cases Kerosene. 500 box-s of Colonial Candles 10 tons " Duchess •» Tea. 5 tons fine Sago 5 tons Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. 5 tons Flake Tapioca. 20 cwt Fry's and Van Houten'. Cocoa. 10 tons Japan Rjce. j ton Coifee Beans. i ton French Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanas 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisina •ZOO cases Vostizza Currants 50 cases tinned fieh of all kinda ZO owt Lemon and Orange Peel. 50 oases of tinned meat of all kieds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, Etc, Etc. Farmers', Contractors, etc., etc., would save money by purchasing their Groceries etc from us. n ' Wire Netting. Wire Netting. WE have m Stock large quantities of Sheep Netting, Fowl Netting, etc., for whiob wt are quoting exceptionally low prioes. Quotations on application. LAMP?. LAMPS. LAMPS, WE h%ve large Stocks of Lamps of every description including the following : Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. 1 & 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Lamps, YaM Lamps, Library Lamps, ] 'rawing Room Lamps, Alabaster Lamp?, Hand Lumps, etc., which have been marked at a stale over landed cost, to affect an early olearanoa for stock taking. Remember now is ! be time to lay m yoar Winter Stocks and thtrtby save money by doing co. FLETCHER BROS., CA&H SUPPLY STOBES, £est Stieet, AkLLurton, and High Street, CbristohurcL*' Telephone 21. g^ 5^ McDonald & Mcdiarmid. (KB WOBD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES MEL LOR, ZEALASDIA BOOT > TORE, TANCRED -TBEBT,' ASHBURTON. "TX7*B aim topleaae, and our large volume of trade speaks for^our success THE ZEALANDI& BOOT STORE is holding the hrgrst and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', GentW men's and Children's Boots aud Shoes m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEVLANDrA BRAND. Everybody knows we giro nothing but the beat value. One trial is all to ass JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOQX STOBIS, TANCRISD BHWT, ASHBURXON.



[ Sports CHERTSEY ANNUAL SPORTS AND BACES, To be held m the OHERTSEY DOMAIN, ON EASTER MONDAY, April 11, 1898. PUOGKaMME, Approved by the Committees of the C.J.U., and Trotting Association. Horse Eaces. I— Maiden Saddle or Harness Troj, of 5 soys; second horse, 10a from stakes. One mile. Minimum weight for ridden horses m this and other trots Hat. 2— Ch#rtsby Cup, Handicap, of 6 soys ; second horse, 1 soy. from stakes. Abouttwo miles. 3— Saddle Trot, Handicap, of 5 bovb ; Becond horse, 1 soy. from stakes. Two miles. 4— Farmer's Plate, Handicap, of 5 soys ; second horse, 1 hot. from stakes. One mile. s— Saddlp. or Harness Trot, Handicap, of 5 aovs ; second horse, 1 soy. from stakes. Two and a half miles. 6— Hurry Sctory, a. sweepstake of 10s each horae. Catch weightß. Post 1 entry. About one mile, RULES. 1. All horses must be the bona fide pro- perty of a resident m the district, and regularly used as a hack m the district for three (3) months previous to the race. 2. No horse allowed to compete which has won m one stake more than Ten Pounds (£10) of public money. 3. No second prize will be given where eps than three (3) compete. 4. All protests must be lodged with tbe Secretary m writing- within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of One Pound (£1), which shall be forfeited should the Committee consider the protest fri- volous. 5. In any horse event, where any fraud is suspected, the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prize money, and to cash upon the owner the onus of proving the reverse. 6. All events to be confined to the district bounded by the Bakaia River and tbe Sea on the N.E. and S.E. ; a line ten miles from and parallel to main railway line on the N.W. ; and a line from Lauristoa through Dromore to the Sea on S.W. 7. Written Nominations, with fees, pedi- gree, and performances, addressed Secretary Sports Committee, Chertsey, to be .lodged wi'h the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on \ I'RIDAY, March 25, 1898. Nominations, 5s ; acceptance 2s 6d. Acceptances to be m by Saturday, April 2nd. 8. The decision of the Committee m all matters to be final. No entries received except on this condition. Athletic Events- -I —School Boys' Race, 220 yards, uuder 15 years of age ; first Ids second 59, third 2s 6d. Entrance 6d. 2— Grand Handicap, of three events ; first prize £2, second £1, third 10s ; m addition winner of each event, £1. Points to count, first three, second two, third one Fiist event 100 yards. 3— Single Women's Race, 50 yards ; first 10s, second ss. Entrance free. 4 — Grand Handicap, second event, 220 yards. 5 —Settlers' Race, 120 yds ; first 153 j second 10a, third ss. 6— Grand Handicap, third event, 440 yards. 7— Halk-Mile Race ; first 30s, second 10s. B— Old Men's Race, 100 yards, for men above 50 ; first £1, second 10a. 9— Mile Race ; first 255, second 10*. RULES OF ATHLETICS. (1) All races to be handicap. (2) Events Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 8 to be confined to same district as horse events. All other events open. (3) Rules 3 and 8 of horsa events apply to athletics. (4) Competitors must enter m writing, and give colours and four last performances. (5) Entries for all events except Nos. 3, 5 and 8, for which post entries will be accepted, must reach the Secretary, Sports Committee, Chertaey.by 9 p.m. on WEDNES- DAY, March 30tb, 1898. (6) Entries for Grand Handicap, ss ; Events Nos. 5 and 8, la each ; Noa. 7 and 9, 23 each ; others free. (7) Competitors breaking away after a fair warning, will, at the discretion of the Starter, lose a yard for every such attempt. (8) All protests must be lodged with the Secretary, m writing, within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of five shillings (ss), which shall be forfeited, should the Committee consider the protest frivolous. (9 )In any dispute the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prize money pending inquiries. The Committee, m carrying out the pro- gramme, do not bind themselves to any pecified times, or order of events* All Handicaps will be published m Ash- burton Guardian of Tuesday, March 29, and Friday, April 1. The Burnham Band will play selections during the day. The Express will stop to let down (12.30) and pick up (7.30) excursionists. A BALL will be held m the Schoolroom m the evening, to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission — Double tickets 2s 6d, single 2s. D. THOS. TODD, 1 Secretary oQ 8 H §• 1 H I ° h



YARDS. LONG JUMP. 150 YARDS HURDLES, (3fi.) (All Handicaps.) 1, 3, and 5 MILE BIOYOLE HANDICAPS. (Alliance Ruleß.) AH Entries, Is each event, close with the undersigned, at City Hotel, Christchurch, on THURSDAY, April 7, or by post before that date, to Box 136, Christchuroh. DENYS HOARE, 4 12 Hon. Sec, O.A.A.C. CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Paina m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent) Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietor*, The Lincoln and Mid land Gouabisi Drug Company, Lioool JSogUuidi



Public Notices. HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. DOG RATES. OWNERS of unregistered dogs witf be prosecuted, and outstanding rafefs will be sued for after this date. Jjf J. O. BEJJL, Clerk Hampstead Towp Board. April 2, 1896. f 4 11 ASHBURTON COUNT^OUNCIL NOTICE is hereby givi&that Mr W. G. Biggs hes befen appointed to sell Dog Collars vice Mr Comjtojp; resigned. By/Order. fTmainwaring, Clerk. Ashburton, April 2, 1898. 4 18 1.0.0.F..M.U. rTIHE Adjourned Summoned Meeting of JL the Loyal Ashburton Lodge will be held m the Lodge Room on WEDNESDAY Evening next, 6th insb., as the ordinary Lodge night falls on Good Friday. E. MAHOOD, N.G. 4 19 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. /CANTERBURY AMATEUR \j ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN Sports Meeting*. (Under N.Z.A.A.A. Rules.) LANCASTER PARK, CHRISTCHURCH, SATURDAY, APRIL 16. 100, 200, 300, 009 (bracelet), 1000



FOR SALitJ aOOD Building Site, first-class land being T.S 739, Wills Street East, containing i-acre. Very easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND ON Approved Freehold Security. £2000 and other sums at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. House of six rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen bactory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front KJ ing the Domain and near the Railway Station. Apply to, T. BULLOCK.



V^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF , And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T Builock. ' TO LET. /COTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two \J Sections, fronting Allen's Road, AUenton. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OR TO LET- -40 A ™ s 40 ; Fronting the Fuirfield Road, a short dis- tance below the Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grounds and Saleyards, being R.S. 24369. ! There is a house .of seven rooms erected on the Property, also Shed, etc., and watered with a County -water race. Very easy terms of payment- Apply to T. BULLOCK. SHEEP COUNTRY. I HAVE several Blocks of land for sale. Good Sheep Country, varying m area from 2CO acres up to 1800 odd, situated m the Shepherd's Bush, Mount Somors, Cold- stream, and Westefield Survey Districts. T. BULLOCK.



Friedlaiider Bros., Limited. WEST STREET, HORSE_ FAIR. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1898. OUR NEXfT MONTHLY HORSE FAIR will take place oa above date, atd for which we are now bonking entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIKDLANDER. Auctioneer. WE shall offer on the above date (m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas, on account of Jons Grigg, £sq , the Long- beach Annual Draft of about THIRTY FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS, to which we draw the atten- tion of intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, DAVID THOMAS, 5 185 Joint Agents. XTT E ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited mo LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AORES G00I) LAND ' For full particulars apply to IFRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. nriHE Society's Office will BE CLOSED _1_ from THURSDAY, 4 p.m., April 7, 1898, To WEDNESDAY, 10 a.m., April 13, 1898, fOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. ▲ OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, rpBAOHBR OF THE VIOLINJ Saunderb 1 Buildings, Aibtmrton,



PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. MR D. THOMAS (m conjunction with Messbs H. Matson & Co.) have received instructions from the Executors m the Estate of the late W. M. Lyttleton, Esq., TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, the following Farms, viz : — Jones' Farm, containing 400 Acres of FIRST-CLASS LAND, adjoining the Educational Reserve, Rakaia. | Winchmore Farm, containing 1093 Acres, ' subdivided, well watered, and within | eight miles of Ashburton. The Farms must be sold. Inspection Invited. The Sale will be held the latter end of April. D. THOMAS ") In conjunc- H. MATRON & CO. ( tion. 47



UNDtfR BILL OF SALE. AItOADE, WEDNESDAY, APML 6. MR DAVID THOMAS haa received instructions from the Holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell the Contracting Plant of Mr P. Good on the above date and fixture, consisting of— 9 Draughb Mares and Geldings, 3 Un broken, by Director ; 2 Drays, Tip Dray, Spring Dray, Dog Cart, Reaper and Binder, 2 Double-furrow Ploughf, Single-furrow Plough, Chaffcutter and Horsepower, Race Plough, Portable Whare, Six-leaf Harrows, 300 Empty Sacks, Trees, and a lot of Sundries. Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 4 6 Auctioneer.



BULLOCK'S ARCADE,. SA.TTJEDAY, APRIL 16, 1898 I f\ ACRES, 3 ROOD 3, 1 PERCH. MR D. THOMAS" has received in- structions from Mb Robert Stock- dill to sell by Auction as above— 10 ACRES, 3 ROODS, 1 PERCH of : first- clasß land—Using Lot 2, Deposit I Plan 955, Longbeach sub-division, adjoiaing Messrs Campbell & Leahy'B properties. There ia a two-roomed Cottage, Shod, Piggery and Orchard. Running Water. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale» Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, 3 196 Auctioneer.



RESIDENCE NEAR THE OANTER. BURY MILLS, FRONTING BHE RAILWAY. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr T. Webby (m consequence of his removal to Christ- church), to sell by publio auction at the Arcade on the above date,— HIS PROPERTY, situated just beyond the Canterbury Mills, and fronting the Railway, containing about three- eighths of an acre on which is erected a substantially built square Dwelling House of four rooms, pantry, scullery, detached wash house with copper built m, carpenter's bench, coal ehed, etc., etc., also fowl run; A portion of the land is planted with a number of fruit trees. The house is m perfect order. Tke property is well situated m a healthy locality. Inspection invited. Terms can be arranged. Note time of Sale— ll.3o T. BULLOCK, 4 17 Auctioneer, D. THOMAS.



I T. BULLOCK. APRILS, 1898, 2 HAMPSTEAD. Suburban Properties, fronting the Beach Road and Wellington Street. i j I\/TR T. BULLOCK has received instruc. XVJL tiona from Mr John Parker to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the ' above date, — i HIS PROPERTIES AT HAMPSTEAD, as follows, viz :— Lob 13, containing \ Acre, fronting the Beach Road, on which is erected a four-roomed Dwelling with Scullery, and a Copper built m, also Verandah, surrounded by a Garden, and a portion of the land is planted with Fruit Trees. ALSO, Part of Lots 58 and 53, containing | Acre, > fronting Wellington Street, with a four-roomed Cottage tbereon. Both these properties are well situated. Intending purchasers are invited to inspect. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of sale— ll.3o a.m. tTbullock, 4 6 Auctioneer. ""SATURDAY, APRIL 9.



R. J. HUGHES, FRUITERER AHD CONFECTIONER. 2 189 rpRUST AND AGBNOY COM- ± PANY OF AUSTRALASIA, Limited. Incorporated 1860. Authorised Capital £2,000,000 Subscribed £1,750,000 Reserve Funds (British Consols, etc.) £207,50 Manager and Inspector for New Zealand— JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Esq., Christ- ohurch. Solicitors and Agents— Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christchurch ; Messrß Chapman and Tripp, Wellington; and Messrs Sainßbury 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 3 months' written notice. 2 170 Smrte Aw Vtnut



COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO (DHR SHEEP FARMERS OF TH ■ ASHBURTOIN DISTRICT. {1898 Arrangemente. MR C. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same success is ensured m DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis-- faction to its supporters m the past. The best evidence of WHAT DIP PAYS BE Si- is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPEB'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED_TOGETHER W. LAKE, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Ohristchuroh.



Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNXY COUNCIL. RENDERS aro invited for— (1) 16001bs of White or Brown Sugar. (2) 2500 Calico Bags. Particulars at Council's Office. Tenders, to be addressed to the Chairman, to be Bent mby 11 o'clock a.m., April 7ch, 1898. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 4 2 County Engineer. Public SNtotioes. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton Dlstrlob, 3. S A L E *' JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUFTON. JAZAItfJS Patented System ensure _J comfort and correct sighs, Dont spoil your eye* by uuing Imdly fitting Spectacles.



; WANTED. FRESH Oyßtern, Warehou, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fish per Express to-night. — -J. F. Jewiit, opposite Mail Office. 422 WANTED — Good general eervant.— Apply Mrs Dodds, Tancred Street. 4_14 0~l X PRICE wanted for £25 imported oCIJLtJ English Bicyo'e. Only six months m use, and m good order. — Apply Guabdian Office. - 4 15 THE TABERNACLE.— Pastor Acer's Morning Bubject : "Shelter." Even- ing: "Testimony among blaßphemera." Monday — Bible ClaBS. "The Hictites." . 4_20 PRIMII'IVE Methodißt Church Services, — Aehburton, To-morrow — Morning, 11, Mr J. Trezieeand Mr J. W. Maidenß; Evening, 6 30, Mr W. T. Lill. Hearty welcome to all. 4 13 WESLEYAN Church — To-Morrow. Morning— Dr Strong, of China i Inland Mission. Evening— Rev. D. Me- Nicoll. 4 21 LOST— Black Silk Umbrella with black handle, about) a fortnight ago, near the Oddfellows' HalK Finder rewarded on returning it to Mail Office. 423 T OST m AahbnrcoD, on March 24, one -1 J Black and White Sheep Dog. Registered No. of collar 742. Reply J. B. Bell, Lismore. 4 16 TO LET— New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery and Copper, and I of an acre of land, near Woollen Factory, fronting Alford Forest Road.— Apply H. W. Barrett, Arcade. 3 226 TO LET at Allenton, House three rooms and £-acre orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. i 12 PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings instock. Trial solicited. Country cußtomerB 1 work completed day of order. 3 148



Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the English Baptist Church at Minersville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, -was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He Bays : " A few applioationu of thia liniment proved of great service to me. It subdued the in- flftmm.atfon and relieved the pain. Should 9,' ny sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial ib will please me." For sale by the Aahburton Drug Company. HOZIE XC2A I* Superb |