WAR NEWS.

» AMERICA AND SPAIN. — » Opening: of the Cuban Congress message from Queen Christina. America and Hawaii. No News from the Philippines. The Spanish Squadron. Its Position a Mystery. Great Destitution m Havana. Food at Famine Prices. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegaph— Copyright. New York, May 5 General Blanco opened with great ceremony the Congress elected under the scheme of autonomy forvCuba. He read a message from the Queen Regent of Spain, m which she urged Cubans and Spaniards to unite m the defence of their fatherland. This evoked great enthusiasm.

Washington, May 5 A strong majority of the House of Representatives' Committee of Foreign Affairs favor the annexation of Hawaii. Leading Republican senators, however, advise President McKinley to accept Mr Dole's offer, and not await action by Congress. Washington, May 6 The steamer Oity of Pekin takes appliances to Manilla for repairing Admiral Dewey's damaged vessels and raising the Spanish ships sunk during the engagement. . The non-receipt of news from Admiral Dewey m reference to the position of affairs m the Philippines is causing anxiety m America. The position of the Spanish Oape Verde Bquadron is a mystery. The latest report states that it is cruising off Barbadoes with the intention of intercepting the American battleship Oregon on the way from Rio Janeiro. The American tug Leyden knded supplies for Ouban rebels at Mariel, twenty miles from Havana. Two hundred Spanish cavalry attacked the landing party. The American steel cruiser Wilmington, lying off Mariel, shelled the cavalry, killing twelve and wounding sixty. The rebels destroyed most of the remainder of the cavalry. Captured mails indicate that great destitution prevails m Havana. Beef is selling at eight shillings per pound. Mules and horses are being eaten for food.

New York Pilots.

Received Wakapuaka May 7, 10.25 a.m., Guabdian Office, 11.18 a.m. New York, May 6 All pilot boats hailing from New York now anchor nightly off Baody Hook, as it is feared if any were captured they would be compelled to navigate the Spanish fleet into New York harbor,

Madkid, M»y 6 Business m Barcelona U completely paralysed. Serious rioting oscurred at Gijon and Asturias, and martial law has bsen proclaimed.

Blockade Runner Captured.

Received Wakapuaka May 7, 12 50 p.m., Guardian Office 1.34 p.m. Washington, May 6. The American cruiser Annapolis captured the French steam liner Layfayette, after an exciting chase. The Layfayette was attempting to enter Havana by night.

COMMERCIAL.

-^ ' ♦■- — Press ABSooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. London, May 5 Wheat 18 very firm. Foreign is held for an advance of Is 6d, and sales have been checked. May 6 (The Bradford wool market is weaker. At the London sales the market showß a firm tone, with improved competition for merinos. Low grade orossbreds are m slow demand. Wheat— The English, Continental and American markets are all very Btrong and firm. Quotations m English country markets, 48a to 50s. Parcels of Victorian, by steamer for May delivery, are quoted at 42s 6d ; by sailer 41s ; and on passage, 42s to 469. Amerioan red winter wheat, 1260.

Napier, May 6 Nelson Bros, have received the following oable from London— "The frozen meat marked i 8 not quite so firm and there is a fall m North Island mutton. Quotations for best Canterbury 3|d, Napier and North Island S£, lambs first quality 4&d, second quality 4d.

ARCADE HORSE SALE. Mr D Thomas reports a fair attendance at his sale at the Arcade to-day, and the fol lowing sales effected: — Draughts — Unbroken bay colt, £6 ; two bay mares, aged, £15 10s and £30 10s ; bay gelding, aged, £7 ; ohest nut back mare, 4yrs, £5 10a ; bay hack mare, aged, £2 10s. Potatoes, 7s to 7a 6d per sack ; onions. Id per lb j cheese, 5d per ID.

LAND AND PROPERTY.

Mr T. Bullock reports the sale to-day of 405 aores 3 roods 5 perches, R.Sb. 26616 and 26655, and others, on the upper side of the railway, nearly opposite the Chertsey saleyards, at £5 2s 6d per acre, to Mr Patrick Connor, op account; of the mort gagees ; and town sections 1150 and 1151, Half acre, corner of Cameron and Park Btreets, with house of seven rooms, etc, on aocount of the mortgagees, for £300,

Town Edition.

THE LATEST.

Australian.

Sokoto.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright 1 Received Wakapuaka May 7, 930 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.10 a.m.

London, May 6 The Sultan of Sokoto engaged a number of British officers towards the close of 1896 for the purpose of repelling the Rabah tribe News has been received that Kano, the chief industrial town of Sokoto, has been captured by the Rabahs and the forces of the Sultan defeated. Reoeived Wakapuaka May 7, 10.25 a.m., Guardian Office, 11.18 a.m. The Sierra Leone Rebellion. London, May 6 j , News has been received that a number of American and native missionaries at Sierra Leone have been murdered by the rebellious natives. Five American missionaries were murdered at Sierra Leone, four of whom were women.

United Press Association— By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyright Reoeived Wakapaaka May 7, 9.30 a.m., Guardian Office 10.10 a.m. Shipping: Casualties. Sydney, May 7 A few small craft have foundered or grounded m the harbor during last night's gale, including the tug Victor. Lord Itanftirly. Melbourne, May 7 Lord Ranfurly returned from Mil dura. He was welcomed by the Minister of Agriculture on behalf of the Government.

MOUNT SOMERS.

. ♦ From Our Own Correspondent. THE BISHOP. His Lordship Bishop Julius paid a visit to Mount Somers for the purpose of holding a confirmation service. Wednesday, May 4, was the chosen night, and the school waß well filled. 1 here were fifteen candidates, and the service was most impressive. During the evening the Bishop gave a very interest ing discourse on " Loyalty." Making a starting point from the Queen's Jubilee celebrations m London, he compared the loyalty of the British subject with that of the true Christian. He pointed out that loyalty did not lie merely m expressions, but m a life of obedience to all laws. His discourse was interspersed with short stories illustrating the subject, and he finished by asking all, and especially those who had just been confirmed, to be loyal to their Saviour on all occasions, and to show by their lives that they were true Christians and faithful to the King of Kings. THE WKATIIBK. Anyone visitiDg Mount Somers just now would conclude that a mistake had been made m the season?, and that people at the hills were enjoying summer m the month of May. The days are beautiful, and although there is a suspicion of frost at night, yet it is not like the weather one would expect at this time of year. THE SCHOOL, The Board of Education has decided that the school buildings need renovating, and so tenders are called for painting the school and the master's house. There is no doubt that this will make a great improvement m the look of the buildings.

News in Brief.

Mr W. H. Collier, of "The Corner," has a new advertisement m this issue, announcing the arrival of new goods for the winter season. The prospectus ef the Wheeiband patent Blight Specific Company, Ltd., is circulated with thia issue: The capital ia £15,000 m 15,000 shares of £1 each, and full particulars are given m the prospectus of the company's intentions, etc. Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co., of the Zealandia cycle works, Chriatchuroh, who olaim to be the largest manufacturers of bicycleß m New Zealand, have completed arrangements for opening a branch business m AsfabartoQ early m June, under the management of Mr A. Anderson, formerly of Ashburton, but who has been for some time past m the employmenb of the firm m Chriatchurch. Central premises have been secured m the Jubilee buildings m Burnett street, where it is intended to fit the latest machinery suitable for manufacturing and repairing cycles.

Latest Items.

* _ Dcrward Lbly. — Mr R. S. Smythe, " the much travelled," wires to ua that Mr Durward Lely, the great Scottiah tenor, who has been driving the Dunedin Scots mad with delight at his captivating singing of " the auld Scotch sangs," will be on the expreßß to-night, en route to Christchuiph, where his season opens on Monday. It is probable that Mr Smythe will bring his listinguißhed star to Ashburton, so -that the Soots and lovers of Scottish song and story m Ashburton may have an opportunity of hearing a singer who is aaid to far exoel the gifted Kennedy family. Fuller's Myriorama. — ABhburton lovers of music will have anopportunity on Wednee day and Thursday nexb of renewing their ac quaintance with Mr John Fuller the celebrated tenor who accompanied the Albu aiatera m their tour through New Zealand some years ago. Mr Fuller will visit Ashburton fora two days season with his myriorama, and his first entertainment will be " London day by day." In this there are Bhown by means of the Sydney School of Arts triple optical apparatus, the most complete and powerful manufactured, views from the great Babylon, London. The chief buildings of the great metropolis are shown, besides innumerable scenes from life m the great city, the streets, the Blums, the parks, the bridges, and the river. Songs, etc., are interspersed by Mr Fuller, Mr Howard Chambers, Mr John Flora, Miss Hettie Warden (also a dancer) and Msss Lydia Walters. The second entertainment iB entitled "Through Ireland m a jaunting car," and the pictures ought to fetch extensively the sons of the Quid Dart, as they have been speoially prepared for Mr < Fuller, Mr Ben Fuller having gone Home j purposely to procure the English, Irish, and Scottish pictures used m the several enter tainments given. On the return journey a few weeks hence, the company will give the Scottish entertainment " Doon the watte?. " The company have been having moßt success ful seasons throughout the colony, and their last season of two weeks m Christohuroh was quite a brilliant one.

THB ABBBPBIOB QOABDIAB : SATpBDAf, MAi 7, 1898



~TEA. TEA. TEA. ! FLETCHER BROS. 1 HERB „ two --^-JS-^iE ffi j^ tan th. I*****, j Mrs Morton, East Street, says— Ih h=r "amet 8 u B b r»^. hat "T hM ='" " red ' »* «-» » «"« "«» -«•*«. U i Ti,.. I ?.' . Haffam . Barnett Street Refreshment Rooms, m™—



; •• • INCANDESCENT GASLIGHT. (WELSBACH PATRNTS). GEEAT EEDOCTION IN PItiCES3 HAVING made Special and more Advantageoua terroa with the AnatralMtat auu J noa ?. deßcent Q^« Ll B h^ Company, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent fct Ashbutton, lam now able to offer you the B e burners at the following reduced price. : — C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15s EACH. C BURNERS, "AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17s 6d EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN, 10a EACH. N BURNERS, WITH BYE PASS, lla 6d EACH. Mantles for above are now reduced to 2a 6d eaob. JNo Householder ct»n aflord to be any longer without the Inoandescent Lighb The 0 Burner gives FIVE (5) times the light of an ordinary gaa burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gaa burner, with ft Ct&* aumption of gas less than ONE-THIRD of the gas. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO . ; W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFipTTEB, BURNETT STREET, ABHBURTON, SOLE AGENT JFO& ASHBURTCW, i |»



Winter Stock. Winter Stock. IHESB ARE 4 FEW OF JBtE U»W^ HiVE BOUGHT TOR OV* 100 gjn^Rolliu'j" Supreme" Roller 25 tout Oitmesl. loon"^? 18^ 8 ' 2500 toge'rf Snowdrop SM«t SSH mli 0 V n t IndiaD Tea< 2 ton P Pearl tapioca. ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, En., E«j. F *fr?m rß i. oontraot0 ™' ct °" ct °" W ° Uld BaVe m ° ney by P arobasin ß fch «« Grooeries,»et«. f LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS, WE have largeJStooks of Lamps of every.'desoription includiDg the'following':— Mi r l l e £ Ro T c !l eßter ' T Jun °. No. 1k 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamp's, Table Lamps Tm« Lamps, Library Lamps, Drawing Room Lamps, Alabaster! Lamps, Hand LmdW at* FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Aahburton, and High Street, Christchurch Telephone^. BoxW# GREAT WINTER SHOW AT "THE CORNER" THE Choicest Co^eotion of New Goods that has ever been displayed at «• THE CORNER" is now on view, Special Attention having been given that only th« j Newest, Stylish, and Most Durable Goods will be supplied, combined with lowest prices. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU33, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, These Goodl are Exceptional Value. HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. '' Ihe Corner" gives the BEST Vrine. DRESSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladies will fiud the Best ejection, combined with Moderate Prices. JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. All m the Latest Fashiona. MILLINERY, TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS. In all the Charming Novelties. H <? ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKERS, COMBINATIONS, KNITTED VESTS, is Great Variety. ' MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS and OVERCOATS. Naw Crush Hats, (Dies, Shirts, and Collars. Specially Selected and all of the Newest Fashion. BOOTS and SHOES. Special prioes Warm Slippers, Children's from 9d, Wemei'i 1/6 per pair. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." hV H few «l . «r ' MbHA> i B B V vk Vk 9» *7 -^F BBH Baw J HI V B k »i r^BBBBBBBMT BBHB ■



/COTTAGE of 4 Rooma and Scullery, V^ nearly new, situated m Aitken Street East. Rental 6s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ASHBURTON CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB, ANNUAL SHOW, ORANGE HALL, THURSDAY, MAY 12,1898. Special Entry.— Prize 10s is offered for I Best Decorated Bicycle. Two prizes value 3s 6d each for Premier Jap Bloom, Amateur Class. Admission— l«. J. O. CAWSEY, 4 255 Hon. Secretary, j LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, g S A L E K. JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. j T AZARUS Patented System ensure J-J comfort and correot sighb, Dont spoil yonr eyw by using b»djy filing



T. Bullock. ALLENTON. TO LET. 10 ACRBS 10 FIRST-CLASS Land, together with a Substantially Built Dwelling House of six rooms, surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees. There is also a Stable and Shed. The property is well situated at the corner of Middle and Allen's Road, and fronting the Wakanui Creek, Rental required— £4o per annum. T BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. 2J ACRES 2| Together with Dwelling House of four rooms and other buildings thereon, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Rental required— 63 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. House of six rooms, also Stable, with two aores of land, near the Woollen Factory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET, ' One Aote of land, together with a four- [ roomed Cottage and Scullery, nearly now ; good cooking range. Near the East Belt. Rental, 6s per week. Apply to 3\ BULLOCK. TO LET, A NICE Little Property near Town, fronting the Racecourse Road, 4 aores and New House of 5 rooms, etc, or 14 acres if ao deßired. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. MR Robert Bruoe's, well situated, Alford Forest Road, £ acre with substantially built modern Dwelling House, etc Not having disposed of this by Auction, offers are invited for the purohase of it up to Monday next, May 2nd. T. BULLOCK. Agent. TO LET. /COTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two VJ Section?, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton, T. BULLOCK. TO LET.



HIS PROPERTY at Waterton, as follows :— Part of R.S. 17632 and others, containing m all 49 Acres, 2 Roods, 19 Perchea. There is a Dwelling House of four rooms erected on the property, and other improve- mentß. Suitable for a family man, as it is so near a school. Very aaay terms of payment can be arranged. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 62 Auctioneer. ymmmmmmmmmmm—m—mmmmmmmmmmmmmm* NEW YORK LJSVEK WATCHES. NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. YORK LEVER WATCHES. ONLY |lOs 6d, G. JESSON, SOLE AGENT.



T Bullock. SATURDAY,' MAY 21. Under the Provisions of the Unclaimed Lands Act, 1894. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from the Agent of the Public Trustee to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the aLove date, R.S. 32884, containing 15 ACRES 15 More or less, situated m the Alford District. . Note time of Sale— l 2 noon. T. BULLOCK, 5 63 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 14. HINDS SURVEY DISTRICT. 160 aol^s 160 MR T. BULLOCK has received intruc- tions from Mr Henry Whiting to Sell by Public Auotion at the Arcade, on the above date, HIS FARM of 160 Acres, situated about 3 miles from Window, on the upper aide of the line, being Lot) 40, part of ( Reserve 350, divided into 3 paddocks, with water race m each. There is a farm-house of three rooms, with verandah and other improvements ereaced on the property. Owners of heavy lands are invited to inspect thiß, aa ib should be suitable to work ' with suoh. Note time— ll,3o. tTbullock, 5 61 . Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 14. PROPERTY AT WATERTON, Close to the School. 50 ACRES, 50 MR 0). BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr Hush Muir, to Sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade, on the above date,



THE ANGLO SPECIAL. • The Easiest Running and Beat Built Machine m New Zealand BUILT TO YOUR OBDER. JETTED with B.S.A. parts. Weldle 8B Steel Tubing, Weatwood Hollow Rims Danlop Tyres, Brooke's Saddles, Enamelled any Color, and any Gear. Gentlemen's £31. Ladies' £22. EASY TIME PAYMENTS ARRANGED. Hal/enstein Bros. <& Go. A - G - BARTO & xv AD &££ 6P# YOU ABE INVITED TO INSPECT OUB STOCK WITHOUT BEING PBESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. *" "* "■ "™»O»'^ > ~""" EVERY Article is marked m PLAIN FIGUREB and the Lowest CASH PRICE Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Bostook Brand "of Ladiea' Boots and Shoeß, juafc to hand. BESPOKE WORK Sc REPAIR^ Every Deacription of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc.. £tble r *S^ L ° Weat Pdoe P ° BBible ' b^ Fi » l -° l - -* 00 , McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANQFACTUBBES AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager EAST STREET.



SATURDAY, MAY 14. 200 ACRE FARM AT VALETTA. TMTR DAVID THOMAB haa received AM. instructions from Mr Hknrt Hbndkr. son to Sell by Public Auotion as above— HIS FARM, containing 200 Aorea of land near Valetta, and being R.S. 28400. The land has been all broken up, is m grass, is well fenced and subdivided. Substantial hub and shed. Sale at 2 p.m. sharp, P, (THOMAS, Aehburfcofl,



lyon Half bred Lambs. Hfl O Shro P shire Croßß Lambß, lnfi Ramß » Shropshire, Lincoln "and JLVJXJ Half bred. KAA'CrossbtedEwes, m lamb to Eng- O\J\J liah Leiceaters. OAA Ewes, Two-tooth Q Draught Horses, good workers. 0 Hacks aud Harneaa Horses. 13 Year Old Filly, by General Traoey out of the Imp. 1 ( Yearling by Blackwcod Abdullah out of the Imp. 1O Bead Young Cattle, 3 three-year A.& old Heifers, SCo we 1 Q igß » varioua descriptions. 2 Drays and Frames, Wool Dray, 1 Two Horse Stripper, 1 Oue Horse Stripper, Gorse Cutter (Hornsby), 2 double furrow Digging Ploughs, 2 double furrow Ploughs, hand Broad Cast Sower, Disc Harrows with seed box, Massay Harris Reaper and Binder, Maßsey Harris side Delivery Mower, Grass Mower, Turn over Hay Rake, Oil Cake Crusher, Cambridge Roller, 1 set three-leaf lever tine Harrows, 2 sets five-leaf Harrows, Anglo American Drill, Shaft Leading and Plough Harness, plough chainß, 4 horse ohainß, Gear, Collarß, Hatnes, and Winkers, 50 Hurdles, 200 bushelß Hunter's white wheat, 40 bushels Veitch's Perfection Peas, and Sundries too numerous too particularise. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 11.30 Bharp.s DAVID THOMAS, 6 I? Ashburton. i ... ,- FOR PRIVATE SALE. i — — — I HAVE for Sale a Firat-olaas farm, containing 250 aoreß, well fenced, watered, and thoroughly improved. D. THOMAS, 5 60 ABhburton. TO SPECULATORS OR THOSE REQUIR- ING A COMFORTABLE HOME. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived in- structiona from Mr Rbes Jones to Sell by Publio Auotion aa above— Hia Compact Residential Suburban Property, containing 19 Acres, 2 Roods, 30 Peroheß, together with a nine roomed House, large Stable, Granary and Trap House, oonorete Pig Stieß, etc., being R.S. 13757 and situated between Wakanui and Jones' Roads, just across the eastern Town Belt. This property from its position must daily increase m value. The quality of the land cannot be beaten, and Bhould bo eacerly sought after either for speculative or residential purposes, Inspection confidently invited. Sale at 2 p.m; sharp. I>. THOMAS, 4 271 Ashburton, ARCADE.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. i CLEARING SALE AT WAKANUI. ; WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1898 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRO^., Ltd., have been instructed by Mr George Colk, who has sold his farm, to sell by Public Auction on the property, Wakanui, as above, the folio wiDg stock and plant: — 4 draught Horses, 2 Hackneys, 1 yearling lackney, 4 Cows, 7 head young Cattle, 30 Sheep, 4 Pigs, 1 Dray, 1 double furrow ■ lough, 1 Drill, Brantford Keaper & Binder, Roller, Planet Jr. Boe and Cultivator, 2 sheep feeders, galvanised iron tank, Albo— 125 bushelo seed wheat, 12 Backs oats, 20 nag* potatoes, 2 tons ohaff, quantity mangolds and carrots, lot of out firewood. Furniture, Linoleum, and lots of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, " ' Auctioneer. WEST STREET MART. WE Shall hold our NEXT SPECIAL HORSE FAIR ON| THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same. FRIEDLANDER~BROS., Limited., R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 _ 19 3 _ Aaottoneer. D. THOMAS. Rokeby, Rakaia. CLEARING SALE MONDAY, MAY 9, 1898. MR D. THOMAS ha B received inatru«- tions from the Executors of the late W. M. Lyttleton (m consequence of 1500 acres of the Estate having been sold by Auotion last Saturday) to Sell by Public Auction as above— AT THE HOMESTEAD The Surplus of LIVE & DEAD STOCK thereon aa follows, viz.— Full mouth half bred Ewes m lamb. O P\Cl Four » Six « ana E »ght-Tooth Half- fCOKJ Bred Ewes m Lamb. KO Stud Lincoln Ewes. /V/~\ Stud Shropshire Ewee.



Tenders. m ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. rpENDERS are invited for Ploughing and J taking one Crop off tha Domain grazing paddock, about 32 aoreß j also for bkim Ploughing. Particulars may be obtained ac the Town Clerk's office, where X""" 8 ? b ° received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 16th inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, ivt „„„ Beoretary to the Board. May 7 1898. 5 71 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD mENDERS are oalled for the followine I X works s— c 1. For Carting 600 yards of Shingle, m ° re °* leas, where required on tbe Alford Forest Road, from the Town Belt to the corner of Winter's Road. 2. For Reforming and Shingling Winter'o Road, Allenton. Particulars of the work can be obtained on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be ddreaued to the Chairman, marked Tender, and left ab the Road Board Office, Wesb Street, Ashburton, on or before 12 o'olook Noon of SATURDAY, May 14. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 570 Clerk. MR OSBORN COOMBE, (Late of Rudd & Co., London), PIANOFORTE TUNES and EXPERT, WILL vialt Methven on May 23 ™, ? rd ?f s may be lefb wl th Mr filler, hotelkeeper, Methven, or Mr Bryant King, Mqelo Teacher, R. J. HUGHES, FfiUITBEEB i AND, WNFECTIONER. TRIANGLE, Ashlburton. 2 189 - i



THURSDAY— Through Ireland m a Jaunting Car HlutSd 8 . 011^ andT '»vel pictorial^ Admission 2a and la, children half price. Obtain tickets beforehand at H: M. jJnes' Bookseller & Stationer. 5 73



A TRIAL OF THB NEW SPALDING-ROBBINS DISC PLOUGH WILL be held m Mr T. M, Jones' paddock, adjoining the Ashburton baleyards, on T.UESDAY, MAY 10, 1898. All Farmers cordially invited to attend. KAYE & CARTER, 568 Ohristchuroh. ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. A DANpE will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on TUESDAY, MAY 24, In aid of the Shooting Funds. Double tickets, 3s 6d ; extra ladies, Is each. Refreshments provided. Dancing commence at 8 30. 5 69 ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL DINNER will be held at DEVANE'S HOTEL on ' WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, , at 7.30 p.m. Tickets 4', covering wines, etc., may be obtained from the Secretary. A. H, SHURY, 4 27 ° Hon. Seoretary; QDDFELL OWS' HA LL. Wednesday""^ Thursday MAY 11 & 12. " ' FULLER'S MYRIORAMA. Just concluded a fortnight's successful season m Christchurch. WEDNESDAY NIGHT— London Day by Day, The City of startling contrasts show** under all its aspects with beautiful and M°r D |nif« w n ß> br l Ughfc from London by Mr Fuller last December.



BICYCLE (Gentleman's), m good order, £15; New Books— Paris (Zola), Ihrough South Africa (Stanley), Shrewsbury (Wayman), In the Shadow of the Pyramids (Savage), a Forgotten Sin (Gerard), Forty y^V'i,-?? o ißon Life W°y d Carpenter), Aids to Bible Students.— H. M. Jo/bs



rpHE TABERNACLE. -Pastor Ager's •X- . Morning aubj jot : "Our Father which art m Heaven"; Evening: "Thy Kingdom come - __ 576 LOST — A Silver Mounted Umbrella, with my initials engraved. Kindly return to me at Britton'a Hotel.— W Jarvis Harker. 5 75 WANTED KNOWN — Prime Pork Sausages. Mr Kolliti's fed Pork, Brawn, and other small goods, at James Taskeb's, next to Mitchell & Turner. 572 TTINTRIES for the Chrysanthemum Club JQj Show will close on Monday, May 9. Entries can be left with the Secretary, or Mr Shn'mpton, opposite Guardian Office. Show on Thursday, May 12. 5 74 P OST on the Racecourse on Thursday, a LJ gold brooch wish two pearls. Apply De vanes Hotel. 5 67 "VTOUNG Ladies' Journal for May, W«l- ---L don's Bazaar, Ladies' Journal and Home Milliner for April, Mother's Help, Family Reader {quarterly part), Gentle- man's Bicycle, English make, cheap for cash, m gocd order.— H. M. Jones. CHAWKTNS Tinwald, has just re- • ceived New Winter Goods. Boots of the best and cheapest. To give best value for money is my motto. 6 29 WANTED Known.— That H. C. Per«t has taken over R. D. WiLaoN'3 Hairdreaaing Business, and has secured the Serviceß of Mr F. Priob, of the Grand Hotel Hairdressing Saloon, Dunedin. 5 6 T7l OR SALE— Upstanding Brown Mare 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 OT PIES, Hot Pies, Tea, Cofiee, and Goooa, Flower's Refreshment Rooms, nexc Jferoy, Tobacconist, East Street.



t , Synopsis of New Advebtibments. ' Mr W H Collier— New busineaa adver- tiaetnent f Aahburtoo Rifle volunteers— Danoe j HM Jones— l^ew books 3 T Bullock— Land and dwelling to let Upper Ashburfcon Road Board— Tenders Aahburton Domain Board — lendera Church notices— Th<a Tabernacle and Sb Stephen's IT.1 T . Bullook~l<andto lot at Allenton j also farma for sale Qiborn Qooinbe-?i»no twnitjg,



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Hea^ or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of xjondpn, the world famed aural apeoialist and Inventor of artificial eai drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and dejoriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles'. This book may be had from Mr F. Sh»^, 160, Adelaide jftoad, Wellington, N. 2., on receipb of •tamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greauly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nipholion's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Bheumatiem, Corpulenoe, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may je had from M Shaw on receipt of stamps. ILOZIE TISA 1* Be»V