showed a elightly easier tendency and an increased demand for hiavy Items of American merchandise end a little speculative baying of kerosene, but no increase in prices. Received Wakapuaka April 22, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Office 10 a.m. Sydney, April 22 The Spanish Consul states he has received no communication from his Government. Spanish interests here are hardly likely to be directly affected by war. Several Spanish residents have offered their services to him and he has also received an offer from the captain of the Royal Engineers to provide for a consideration a oontrivance whioh will assure the defeat of the Americans. He is of opinion the war will be a naval one, and the Americana will not have such an easy task as many people have thought. Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph Auckland, April 21. The American Coubul here has received quite a large number of offers from young ; men volunteering to fight for America , •gainst Spain, including many by letter from j the out-districts. j When the war news was made known this ] morning, the American Consul displayed the t Stars and Stripea from the window of his B office in Viotoria Arcade. 8

SPORTING.

5.0.J.0. AUTUMN MEETING. Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Timaru, April 21 Concluding results;— Pony Race, of 25 soys ; five furlongs. — Botfly 1, Phyllis 2, Topay 3. Won easily by •ix lengths! Dividend— £3 2s. Selling Race, of £25 $ six furlongs. — Stockfish 1, Aloeßtis 2. Dividend— £l l2s.

Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; six fur longs—The Spinner 1, Vanilla 2, Bracelet 3- Won by a length. Dividend— £4 10*.

SECOND DAY.

April 22 (The weather is beautiful and the attend ance good for the second day's racing of the S.C.J.C. meeting. Results:—

Stewards' Handicap, of 40 boys ; six fur longs.—Lady Lear 1, Seabrook 2, The Orphan 3. Won easily. Dividend £5 18s.

County Plate, of 25 soys ; six furlongs — Epaulet 1, Glenore 2, Gladyß II 3. Won by a Bhort head. Dividend — £2 123*

Jockey Club Handicap, of 60 soys ; one mile—Pitch and Tobb 1, Doubte Event 2, Epaulet 3. Won by half a length. Divi dend—£7 43.

NoVEii — Miss Lochiel 1, Saladin 2, Stock fish 3. Dividend— £3 10s.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Presß Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 22, 9 30 a.m.* Guabdian Office 10.24 a.m. Murder of Rev. W Humphrey, ML A. London, April 21 Sierra Leone reports slate that the head of Rev William John Humphrey, M.A., was found impaled on a stick. He had evidently been murdered. Mr Humphrey was for some time curate of St Peters, Tun bridge Wells, England. Volunteering for missionary service he was appointed principal of Four* Bay College, Freetown, Sierra Lsone, m 1890. Received Wakapuaka April 22, 1.50 p.m., Guardian Office, 2 p.m. Imperial Finance* London, April 21 Sir M Hicks-Beach has delivered his Budget speech m the House of Commons, which shows a surplus for the year of nearly four millions. In the estimates for the forthcoming year Government proposed slight abatements m the income tax, tobacco, legacy and succession duties

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Received WakapuaUa April 22, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. Spread of the Tick. Brisbane, April 22 Efforts are proving unavailing to confine ticks inside of quarantine lines, and they are gradually spreading south.

A Magnificent Bequest.

Melbourne, April 22 James Crotty, a well known mining investor, who recently died m London, has bequethed about a hundred thousand to St Patrick's Cathedral, ten thousand being available im mediately,

FEDERATION.

Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph. Copyright.

Brisbane, April 21 !fylr Byrnes, m the'eduree of a speech, seated 'that the federal question would be submitted to the electors shortly, j^fp doubt their attitude would largely depend upon the vote taken m New South Wales. If it was carried there the question would be made a real, live, burning one m Queensland.

Queensland Government Policy.

press Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Brisbane, April 21 Mr Byrnes announced that the Government policy was to deal with the Queensland National Bank In a epuib of candour, fearlesanes and justice. At the SStine time they would afford the Bank as Wow constituted all the legitimate aid possible. He said, the Government Intended to auhere strlcUy to the policy ef its predepessors m the matter of the separation iipioveraenh

News in Brief.

The Beoond lesson of the term m the cookery class will be given ftt the Borough Bohoolon Saturday, at 1.30. A combined meeting of the Aahburton Senior and junior Football Qlubs will be hpld m the Arpade Chambers this evening fit 8 o'clock.

SytTOPSIS OF NBW ADVHRTIBEMENTB Found—Sheep dog David Thomas — Clearing sale of surplus atoQk at Rokeby on Friday, May Q.

COURSING.

The first meeting of the season under the auspices of the Ashburton Coursing Club took place at Longbeach on Thursday. There was a drizz ing rain about seven o'clock— the time fixed lor the expedition to leave ABhburton, but aB the Stewards thought there was some prospect of the weather clearing, it was decided to make a start. On arrival ab the ground kindly placed at the disposal of the Club, by Mr Grieg, a good crowd was found assembled, m spite of the rain which was still falling, and later on others arrived, including Messrs Grigg and a number of ladies. After the firßt round had been run off, ending close to the village camp of the teamsters, the whole of the company, at the invitation of Mr Grigg, adjourned for refreshments, whioh he had ordered to be provided, and whioh were very acceptable, more especially as through some misunderstanding the caterer with whom the Club had made arrangements did not put man appearance. Hares were plentiful bub rather wild, and the ground m most of the paddocks was all thab could be desired. Too much cannot be said of the Bportsman-like manner m which the officers for the day, and more especially the judge

(Mr H. Milner), and the Blipper (Mr M. Healey), stuck to their duties under most trying and depressing circumstances, and the coursing men of ABhburton distriot are fortunate m having two such thorough Bportsmen amongst them. The following is an account of the running : —

St. Leger— For Puppies, at £1 2s 6d ;2a 6d to go the funds of the Club. Winner, £10 ; runner-up, £4 ; two dogs at £1.

FIRST KOUND.

I Mr B. Wood's bd b Green Light, by Merchant— Green Garter beat Mr J Tweedy's (ns) bid b Zenobia, by Merchant— Green Garter. Mr At Leo's bid b Little Dot, by Spring — Lassie, beat Mr B. Thompson's blue d Toby, by Ebony— Golden Cider. Mr A. Lee'a blk and fn b Elastic, by Merchant— Green Garter, beat Mr W. j Huston's blk and w b Goldleaf, by Ebony- Golden Cider. Mr J. Griffin's w and bd d Lord Stansbury, by Lord Montague— Searchlight, an acci dental bye. Mr C. Weedon's rJ d Saxon, by Barring ton—Barmaid, beat Mr W. Shearman's fn b Liberty, by Heart of Grace II — The Dodger. Mr 0. Weedon's bd aud w d Tamerlane, by Razzte Do zzle— Fairy, beat Mr W. Huston'a blk w b Flying Kitty, by Ebony— Golden Cider. Mr G. McConnell'a blk d St. Elmo, by Harkaway — Nell, beat Mr George Brown's w b Miaehief, by Spring — Kingwood bitch. Mr M. T. Healey'a fu d Golden Legend, by Ebony — Golden Cider, beat Mr W. Shearman's fn d Rufus, by Thaitika — Rustic. Greenlight just reached the hare a length to the good, and worked cleverly. Zenobia then got an innings, and appeared to have a show of equalising matters, when the hare escaped through a hurdle, which both dogs flew m fine style, and the judge gave the course to Greenlight. Little Dot beat Toby pointless. Elastic raced away from Goldleaf, and scored all the points of merit m a good course. Lord Stanbury ran an accidental bye with Zenobia (Red Light being withdrawn), and politely allowed her to do all the work. Saxon beat Liberty m a very hollow fashion, and Tamerlane disposed of any chance Flying Kilty may have had equally decisively. St. Elmo took a long lead of Mischief, who, however, put m some sharp work m the middle of the course, St. Elmo, how ever, getting the verdict. I Rufus and Golden Legend ran a short un decided, m which the former seemed to show most pace. In the concluding trial, which was a ding dong affair, Golden Legend got the course, which was very closely con tested. SECOND KOUND. Geen Light beat Little Dot Elastic  Lord Stansbury Saxon „ Golden Legend Tamerlane  St. Elmo Green Light led Little Dot and worked her hare nicely. Towards the end of the course, which was m fu'l view of the spectators, the little black showed up well, but was unable to wipe off her opponent's score. Elastic led Lord Stansbury and only allowed him a point or two m a fairly |long conrse. It may be mentioned that almost all the courses were long, the slippery ground materially interfering with the doga at the turns, and no less than seven of them fell, some of the falls being pretty severe. . Saxon led and beat Golden Legend after a J I trying course on the shingle along an embankment. Tamerlane raced away from St. Elmo, turning puss several lengths m advance, and a summersault at the same time. St. Elmo appeared to fall over him, but was first up and away, Tamerlane being unsighted. The black got a turn but the hare broke away, and Tamerlane sighting raced past and turned to St. Elmo, who killed neatly. THIRD ROUND. Greenlight beat Saxon Tamerlane  Elastic Green Light was about three lengths m front oi Saxon when she turned and for some time had much the beat of it. The red dog was, however, rapidly reducing the points when the hare went through a fence, Saxon m possession, both dogs fencing well. Verdict for Greenlight. The dogs continued the chase for a long time m another paddock and must have had a gruelling. Elastic drew out m the run up, but Tamerlane dashed past for the turn, and a fine course followed, until the hare, as usual, got up to the embankment and dodged backwards and forwards until the dogs killed her, Tamerlane winning with some thing m hand. FINAL. Mr 0. Weedon'a bd and w d Tamerlane, by Bazzle Dazzle — Fairy, boat Mr B>. Woods' bdb Greenlight, by Merchant — Green Garter. Owing to the rain and the cold it was con sidered that to run off the final at once was the less of two evils, and so' the dogs went to the Blips rather sooner than the orthodox time. Greenlight drew away getting at once m her stride, but Tamerlane repeated bis tactics m the previous course and dashed past for the turn, exchanges followed mostly m his favor, and he won handsomely, the hare getting away t

COUNTY COUNCIL.

j I An adjourned meeting of the Aahburton » I County Council waa held to-day. There was ,I a special character about the meeting, /inasmuch as though the ordinary meeting 1 1 had been adjourned, with a considerable • amount of the usual business still undis charged, which would bo taken at the adjourned meeting, the Council decided to also bold a conference at the adjourned meeting with the members of the Aehburton Borough Council asked for by that body on the subject of the water supply from the intake supplying the Wakanui creek. There was a full attendance of the County mem bers, and the Chairman, Mr E. G. Wrigh', M.H.K., presided. THE WAKANUI CREEK. The Clerk read the minute of Committee reported to the July meeting of the Council on the Wakanui Creek, m which the coat) of taking over the creek was fully set forth, and the whole position stated. Some discussion followed on what was asked by the Borough Council, after which the representatives of the Borough were admitted, and the conference proceeded, a full report of which must, owing to its length be held over till next issue, IRRIGATION— SPECIAL ORDER The motion affirming the special order for Bangitata irrigation district came on. Before affirming the order, Mr C. J. Harper eaid that the Rangitata district had been the first to move m the irrigation agitation, bub since the boundaries had been laid down there had been opposition raised by men owning large tracts of tussock land, and he knew of one with five votes and a large rating value. It was m the hands of the Assets Board, but he was assured on reliable authority that that property would oppose. Mr Grlgg had a large number of acres m the district, but declined to support, which meant opposition, and there was another owner of tussock land who was opposed. If the Assets Company could only I be persuaded that irrigation would make their land all the better, they would see that it was better to support irrigation and be enabled to sell their land. He asked that j progress be delayed and steps taken to re arrange the boundaries so that the opposing properties oould be cut out. The Chairman did not Bee that he oould support Mr Harper's contention, The Assets Board, he was sure, would not oppose irrigation, and even if they did they were only a few. There was really no definite , kind of irrigation decided on by conniming i the special order, whether complete irriga tion or only an increase of the present supply. If not confirmed now the motion would fall through. He urged passing the confirmation without any alteration of the boundaries, which would save time. Mr Lambie was of opinion that it would be a good thing to out out those objectors, but as that could nob be done, he favoured going on with the confirmation; Mr Cameron favoured the views of the Chairman to go on as things stood at present. Mr Harper did not press bis op position, as his information was not m writing, though he had tried to get a copy of a certain letter he had heard was m existence, but had failed. He ex plained that there bad been energy displayed : m this matter, but it took fully six months to get the preliminaries through, and he did not want those who were with him m desiring irrigation to fancy that the Council was asleep iv the matter. The Council had held special meetings to push the thiog through, but beyond what the Act allowed them they could not go. The order was read and confirmed. The question of financing m the event of loans being agreed to was then considered. Correspondence was read between the Colonial Treasurer and the Chairman on the ( subjecb of obtaining the loans authorised by the votes of the districts, should such votes be favorable. The Treasurer could only give money to the extent of £6000 per auuum, under the Act of Parlianisut, aud (he Life Insurance Department preferred loans on mortgage to this kind of business. I'hii waa considered as useless to the Council to cany out irrigation works. Letters from certain Banks were also read, which showed that there would be no diffi culty m getting the loans authorised by (he ratepayers, and advances from the Banks could be readily secured, so that no delay need occur m going on with the works. The Clerk and Engineer were instructed to prepare the necessary notices for adver tising Bpecial orders.

THE ABHBUKTON GUARDIAN s FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1898.



I TEA. TEA. TEA. FLETCHER BROS. TT A XL Ju . 8t r , e ,ceived another large consignment of the justly celebrated DUCHESS p * * \2? * , aD A , llb P acketß » aQd 5 and 101 b Una, as supplied to the principal Refreshment Rooms m Ashburton. WE wish to apologise to tboae of our cusfrmors who were unable to pel their orden S» r !i !l 5* P rom P tly executed. But we had PU ch a phenomenal run en this Spec al tsu?nd that we were unable to keep up with the extraordinary demand for the same. t tiT'lS Or !!?™^™ J$ c . a real B° od OU P of Tea « tba * wo have now a full atock of this Tea (The " DUCHESS ") m all sizea of packages. HERE are two unsolicited Tea imonials that we have reoeived from the leading Refresh ment Boom proprietors inAshbuiton. Mrs Morton, East Street, say a — That it is the beat Tea that she haa ever used, and that it gives every satisfaction te ncr numerous customers. Mr Huffam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooms, says— That it is one of the finest and most eoonomical Teas that anyone can buy, as the quality and flavor is one that will at once attract the attention of the moat fastidious of Uei drinkers, and he can thoroughly recommend the Eame to any person requiring a real first class tea, * W .?T?r°™™° give th 6 nameß ofttowiw °* others who would not use any other than the DUCHESS " Tea, but unfortunately space will nob admit of it. Samples naay be had free of charge, and we are confident that a trial will be a revelatloa to all who may have been using oommon and ordinary Tea. Winter Stock. Winter Stock. FARMERS would do well to visit us and lay m their Winter Stock of Groceries wb.il.. we are selling goods ab such ridiculously low prices. The Colonial, Home, &nd Continental markets are getting firmer every day, and m the event of war pricea will advance to famine pnoea, so be on the safe side and lay m your Winter Stock. THESE ARE A FEW OF THE LINKS WE HAVE BOUGHT FOR OUR 100 ton* Rollitb's " Supreme " Roller 25 tons Oatmea?. . Flo«r. 50 tons Bran 25 tons. Sharps. 2500 bags of Snowdrop Sugar 1000 casea Kerosene. SOQ boxes of Colonial Candleß 10 tons " Ducheßs" Tea. 5 tons fine Sago 5 tons Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. 5 tons Flake Tapioca. 20 cwt Fry'B and Van Houlen'a Oocoa 10 tons Japan Rice. J ton Coffee Beans. • £ ton French Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanaß 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisina 200 cases Vostizz* Currants 50 cases tinned fish of all kinds 20 cwt Lemon and Orange Peel. 50 cases of tinned meat of all kinda ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, Etc., Etc. Farmers', Contractors, etc., etc, would Bave money by purchasing their Groceries/eta . from us. ». I LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. WE have large Stocks of Lamps of everyjdescriptiou including the following :— Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. 1 & 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table Lamps Va«« Lamps, Library Lamps, Drawing Room Lamps, Alabaster Lamp?, Hand Lamps' eto.» which have been marked at a shade over landed coat, to effect an early clearance for Btook taking. Femember now is^the time to lay m your Winter Stookj. and thereby save money by doing so. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, C hrietcburch Telephone ?A. _^ g oX #7 t YOO AXE IKYIt'ED TO INSPiICi' OTJit STOCK WITHOUT BEING PBESSED TO BUY. McDonald & Mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STOKE. IT* V FRY Article w marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRICE Ij Possible. A Fp'endid Assortment of th«* Celebrated M Bostook Brand "of Ladies' Bootß and Shoes, just to hand. BESPOKE WORK & ttEPAIKM Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoea, Slippers, eto.« Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest P/ice PosaiLle, by First-clans and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. (x) McDonald & mcdiarmiu BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICEOLAS, Manager EAST STREET. ONE WOED ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES ISELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ' "ITTB aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for\>ur success THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ia holding the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots] and Shoes' m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR try THE ZEAXANDIA BBAND. Everybody knows we givo nothing but the best value. One trial ia &1I vq ask*: JAMES "MELLOK, ZEALANDI.V BOOT STORIS, TANCRED STEKT, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. _ ( X ) BKST CASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE OOLONY IN Pianos. Pianos Pianos A BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft 4in high, overstrung, Full Trichord. Brass Wreste Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual price £55, for JB4-S lOst net cash. A Good Piano, similar to the above, but smaller, usual price £45 for lOs net cash. These are BPEOIAL PRICES. and J cannot beaten. y — — — . (o) — — — Organs, Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £8 10s CASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £16 NET CASH. (,) : Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waverley Cycles, Ladies* and Gentlemen's, just to band, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Cash Price, Terms arranged. The Monarch and other machines supplied. Cyole extras. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the best m the wotld and the cheapest] Thompson's Patent \Tamper. ALL NON-PLAYERS should have one. Simplicity itself. Call and inspect. LOWEST CASH PBICESj j H. M. JONES.



1 John Orr & Co, John Orr & (Jo. Ty E HATE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. During the paßt week we have made aome STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have deoided to REDUCE very LARGELY the pricefl of FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE. | The following are a few of the many lines that we have reduced the price of : SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS,. AND BATHS, ENAMELWARE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, EIC, CARPENTERS, & MEOHANiCS, TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GUSS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNI'IO*. REGI- S.ER GRATES, STOVES AKD RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARE. WE have just landed over SIX HUiNDKED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. PLATED WARE OF ALL KINDS. SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRATED— " KODAK " SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET BETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASBWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. at the greatly reduced price of 4a per gallon. One gallon makes 100 gallonß.l BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POI3ONOU3 DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3s per gallon. i ; John Orr & Co. ) I ASHBURTON.^



A VICTIM OF , Functional Disease, Alovt i m NEVER fails any one m x-xiciA.Ulll 6uch a predicament. To i eufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed." Asßiat Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Ita secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using ib. It does nob interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inoonvenienoe m its aotion. Ib is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medioine that has ever been offered to to the publio m a popular form. ALAXUM oURBs Biliousness, Bilious Headache^JDizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains aud Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the 'system of nutrition. ± NOTE THIS WELL,- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the>.v.j i\ of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to see the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It muab create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of theae qualities alone the remedy would be worse than uselese, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and excitiug them to activity. The syatem then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila- tion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "juat as g00.1.'/ It may be better—for the dealer— because 'of its better profit, but iußuch an instance '{the dealer is not the t ne who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTSg& STORE- KEEPERS, PWOB 2s6d THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD . Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness ia Benjamin Goim, 1 i' MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sol \ an universal praise of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name : Hpenoer Vincent's Great Benjamin Gum Extract PRICE Is 5 ; Take no c^hftr, Remedy, bufl<jnsist on having BENJAMIN GUM, i Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS, Woolafcon, Augusb 10, 1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchuroh. Dear Sir.-^-For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quitp given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had beoome chronic, seeing thut other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring n^y throat and head, especially th,e latter. I procured one bottle of, your Benjamin Gum, and I may sa,y that I hadu'b an atom of fa,itb. m its curative properties, bub felt thab I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say m less than twelve hours I was wholly free from cough, S3. W. Sears. P. S.-— Nearly three mouths oince cough



T. Bullock. Suburban Residence, well situated, Alford Forest Road, belonging to Mb Robekt Bruce, who ia leaving the district. THE Public are reminded that the Sale of Una Property takes place at <he Arcade on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11.30, as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK. ? 171 Auctioueer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. I WFST STREET MART, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1898. WE shall offer aa above on account of various Clients : — 9t LARGE NUMBER OF FARM IMPLE- MENTS AND SUNDRIES, Inoluding Drays, Drills, Ploughs, Eto Sale at 1 p.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, I 163 Auctioneer. A RARE CHANCE, BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. WITHOUT RESERVE. One of the best and moat compact little farms m the fertile district of Wakanui, containing 146 ACRES, divided into handy -eked paddooks, with Cottage, Stable, and all other neceeeary appurtenances. The land is one of the earliest selections m the Ashburton County, and will be sold m two blocks ; one, the Homestead containing 100 Acres, and the other 46 A ores near the river. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have been instructed by ;he Trustees ia the Estate of the late Henry Bennett to sell by Public Auction at their Auction Mart, West Street, on SATURDAY, APBIL23, 1898 the above property. Sale at 1.30 o'clock. Terms at Sale ■ R. FKIEDLANDER, 1 21 Auctioneer. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. MESSRS FRIEDLA.NDFR 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 Mart on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, the following desirable properties— LOT 1-1* Acre, with well built eight- roomed House, Stable, Chaffhouse, Cowshed, Piggeries, and other out- buildings ; being sections 26 to 30 fronting the Alford Forest Road, and opposite the Woollen Fattory. LOT 2— £ Acre, fronting Charles Street and Wintrr's Road all m mangolds aud potatoes. A splendid building site. LOT 3—lo Acres, fronting Winter's Road, first class land. Now skim ploughed. These properties should prove a fi-st class investment, beiug close to Ashburton, and situated near the Woollen Factory. Terms and full particulars at Sale. Sale at 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 162 Auctioneer. T7TT E AX E BUY IfllTs of: HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHMJAF CHAFF, FRIEDLANDER 'BROS., Limited mO LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AORES GOOD LAND * For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, Yfi/E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Government Notices. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE*. CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN-. (TEED BY THE STATE. rnHE OFFICE undertakes the fdlowing JL business : — It The administration of all Intestate Estates. 2. The e^ecutorßhip of the Wills of persona who may appoint the Public Trustee their Executor. Also the administration of Trusts renounced by previously appointed Trustees. 3,. The administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- ments, 4. The administration of the estates of Lunatioß and Lunatic Patients. 5. The management of property as Attorney or Agent for 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 by statute on the Public Trustee, thus supplementing powers contained m Wills for the benefit of the testator's family, The Public Trustee makes advances on freehold securities' from 4£ per cent. For particulars as to the Office and its work apply to the undersigned. A. A. FOOI^S, Agent, Ashburfcon, #AMEB 0. MARTIN, Public Trustee, J. J. M. Ham[iltq#, 4 12? Distriot Agent, Christchurch. Public JNotioes. COOKING CLASS. SECOND LESSOnT* Term on SATUR- DAY, at i;3O p.m., at BOROUGH SCHOOL. Fees for Term, 5). 41174 W. J, SlLpqqi. S, CLEAVER IS new SHOEING at the following ptioeß :— DRAUGHTS ... .- Ss per set. HACKS 4is per d?,ty, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, , 219 ASHByRIQ ; N.;;



Auction Sales— To-morrow Messrs Friedlander Broß , Limited, at West Street Mart— l 46 acres, Wakanui, at j1.30. Thomas Bullock, at the Arcade—Land Alford Forest Road, at 11.30. D. Thoma?, at the Arcade— Horeeß end dog cirt at 11 o'clock. WANTED. FOUND— Black Sheep Dog. Owner can have same by paying expenses.— R. Alexander. 4 175 LO^T, on Wednesday last— An old- fashioned Gold Brooch. Reward on returning same to R. Murray, Jeweller. 4 170 WANTED Known— Ashburton School Committee Election at Schoolhouee on Monday evening next at 7.30. 4 158 WANTED— Householders to roll up to School Election, Monday nexfc, 7.30. 4 139 TO LET m nioe situation, Creek Road near Domain, House three rooms and i-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'a Journals, Condition of Labor (George), Life and progress m Australasia (Davitt). Girls will be $irls, Plain Living (Borderwood), The Tragedy of I^ovoßko (Doyle), The Ministry of Intercession, Good Shepherds. — H. M. Jonss. D. THQMAS. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT, j CLEARING SALE, OF SURPLUS STOCK. ROICEBY, FBIDAY, MAY 6, 1898. CONSISTING OF BHEEP. OATTLE HORSES IMPLEMENTS & SUNDRIES Of which Full Particulars will appear m future advertisement. ''''"' DAVID THOMAS, 4 176 ABhburfcon. £OB COp&BS, OOLDS, BBOlfOgms, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, &c,&a CAY'S COMPOITND ESaBNOfi OP LINSKBD Aolseed, SeaegaiSqatll» Tolu> &c t£ AY'S OOMPOUNEi, a demuloaat expeotoitnt, tol f\ Gov&hs, Cqlaa> and Qhoat Oomplalnte I^AY'SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Ooldß, ie equally fv Borviceable fox liorseg and cattle IX AY'B TIO PILLS, a speolflo In Nenralgia, Eacewhe fx. &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o- INUM OATHABTICUM PILLS d geettveioorn.t |_ tivo, and agreaably aperienb OOA&ULINK— Ooment for Broken Artloleß. Sold evei/whero. Mannfaotorv. Stookport En gland



Guardian Extras. — It may be well to mention chat m the event*of war being de- clared between America and Spain, extras will be issued from the Guardian Office on receipt of any important cable news. To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Hea^ or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of l^ondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eai drums, has just issued the 100 th edition his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had" from Rlr F. Sh*,. .', X6O, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nichplpon's system, and takeo pleasure m spreading the -news of \se great Specialist m New Zealand. ' A littlebpok on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence) kumbag^, and Indigestion by the aarae author, may :o had from M §haw oo receipt of a tamps. I WaS reading an advertisement of Cham- berlain's Colic, Cholera and JL)iarrh«ea Rem- edy m the Worcester Enterprise recently, which lead 8 me to write this. can truth- fully say I never used any remedy equal to it for colio and diarrhoea. I have never had to use more than one or two doses to curie the worst oase with myself or children. — W. A. SIROUD, Popdmoke City, Md. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. Don't Couap.— Belief can be obtained immediately. ' Use " I£E4TXNp's CoyaH Lozenges" — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly repommended by many emmenb physicj.ns. They ab once ghepk the cqugh and remove the pause without any after effect } the moat delioate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease — one or two at bed time ensures rest. Sold everywhere m tins, 15£ d each. KOZIE TJBLA. Most ISoononAiocil



Gold 1 Gold 1 Gold 1 Gold ! Bright, and yellow, hard, and oold ! Thousands of rich people would give all they possess to have nature's wealth— "Good Health." Con- sumption frequently starts with & nasty little oough. A bottle of Wood's Great Peppermint Cure will Btop thia or any kind of oough. Yea, stop it at onoe. Go to the store and get a bottle atraighb away— it's only |1b KOZiE TEA. Momt Reliable