THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

Attempt to Embarrass the Pres dent. The Feeling 1 m Madrid. Praaa Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Washington, April 17 The Senate has resolved that thi United States will not exercise sove reignty and control, excepting for pur poses of pacification after which, when accomplished, they will leave Cuba m control of the people. The House of Representatives will probably resist the recognition of the Cuban Rebel Govern ment, and a deadlock between the two Houses is feared. Washington, April 18 The Senate's recognition of the Cuban Republic is the outcome of a Democratic, Populist, Silverite, and Radical pro-Cuban coalition to em barrass President McKinley. The American Government has chartered the steamers St. Paul, St. Louis, City of Paris, and Oity of New York for use as cruisers. It is reported that Great Britain will treat coal as contraband if shipped to the West Indies. Madrid, April 18 Feeling m the city deeply resents the aotion of the American Senate, regarding the recognition of the Cuban Republic as an additional proof of annexation designs, especially since it was adopted on the day the Havana delegates started to confer with the insurgents. New York, April 18 The Cuban Colonial Cabinet has offered unconditional help, and ex presses its readiness to make the greatest sacrifices to maintain sove reignty with autonomy. Received Wakapuaka April 19, 9.30 a.m., Guardian Office, 9.58 a.m. Washington, April 18 _ America is massing troops m Florida. This step is taken to mean that Cuba will be invaded as soon as war is declared. Four hundred Spanish colonists have sailed from Tampa, Florida, for Havanna. New York, April 18 The. Herald states that there are indications that efforts will be made to induce the House of Bepresentatives to agree to the resolutions of the Senate, failing which the result will probably be a compromise between the two Houses on the basis of the non recognition of the Cuban Bepublic. Madrid, April 18 Official reports presented to Govern ment deny that any mines were exploded beneath the Maine, and further state that the export evidence of divers shows the explosion was internal.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as follows : — i Corrected to 14th January, 1898. i Burnham and Dunßandel, daily ... ... ... 3,15 pm Ohertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... ... 630 pm Ohristchurch and north, daily 630 am 315p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffel ton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am > Elgin, Wakanui, and River side, daily ... .-.6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Water ton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 3 *§ pm Lowoliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday i . . . 10 30 am Highbank, Tuesday, Tours; day 10 30 am Mount Somerß, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily ..  ... 4 pm Winohmore, Greenatreeb, Ash burton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm f^amaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm filling, Rangitata, daily .- 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, g§ pm and Saturday ... .. 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... «a» 315 pm uapuna, Monday and Thurs day h. .„ ... 4 pm May field, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday 4 pit.) Letters containg anything of value nould be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration fee.

BRUNNER MINE DISASTER.

The Judgment.

Preas Association— By Electric Telegraph Wellington, April 19 In consequence of the judgment of the Supreme Court m the Bruoner cascß, Btepß have already been taken by the debenture holders to protect their interest. Tho Grey mouth-Point Elizabeth Company's capital is chiefly debenture capital, secured by first mortgage on the property, and Messrs Bell, Gully and Bell, acting on behalf of the mortgagees, have put Mr Pilcher, secretary of the Company, m possession of the pro perty, further instructions being awaited from Englandi where Mr McDougal), general manager, now is. He went Home some time ago for the purpose of reconstruct ing the Company and securing further capital, but the negotiations were interrupted to await the issue of the actions just deoided. ffhe question practically is whether the pro perty is worth the amount given m judg ment against the Company. The point will probably be argued at the Court of Appeal's coming session, whether the plaintiffs m the actions can step m before the debenture holders to satisfy judgment.

WEDDING.

Witholl— McLaughlan. A very pretty and pleasing ceremony took place m the Buftpana Town Hall on Thursday, 14th inst., when Elizabeth Geddia MoLaughlan, fifth daughter of Mr James McLaughlan, and Mr James Railton Withell, ■econd eon of Mr Reuben Withell, of Brookside, were married. The Hall waß j very tastefully decorated with evergreens, red berries, and white flowers, by the listers of the bride ; and the initials of the bride and bridegroom, formed of green leaves on a white ground gave a very pretty effeot to the decorations— this was done by the Misses Ballantyne. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James Skinner, of flemington, while Mias A. Ballantyne presided at the organ. The bride wore a pretty dress of pale blue, trimmed with cream silk, orange blpssoms and pretty tulle veil, her bouquet being of cream flowers. She looked very bright and happy. Her bridesmaids were her sister, Misß E. McLaugban, who wore a dress of two ihadea of grey; and Miss Withell, whose dress was fs»wn with shot silk. Mr 8. MeLaughlan acted as beat man. The guests were afterwards entertained at Cairn Hollow, the residence of the bride's parents. The wedding breakfast was laid m a Marquee, which was very prettily decorated, evergreens peeping m and out aa If naturally growing there, the mountain »8h berries giviiig a pleasing finish to the whole. The table itself was peyond description, everything one could wish for m the way of eatables beiDg there, with lovely flowers and fruit. Speeches were made by the Rev. Skinner, Messrs John Withell, Mc^eary and others, all speaking m very high terms of Mr and Mrs MoLaughlan and their family. The bridegroom returned thanks for Mrs Withell and himself m a lew well chosen words, and Mr S. MoLaughlaa for the brides maids. Mr and Mrs Railton Withell left to catoh the express at Hinds on their way to Gnristohuroh, and of course the usual supply of rioe and rose leaves was forthcoming. Their future home is to be at Springston, and they carry with them the hearty good wisheß pf a very large circle of friends at Brook side and Ruapuna, as they are both very popular. The good wishes m many cases were substantially represented m the form of presents too numerous to mention. The bride* travelling dress was of dark grey tweed with sailor hat. In the evening a number of young people met and eiijoyed themselves till the small hours.

LATE COMMERCIAL.

ASIIBURTON STOCK MARKET. There was a very small yarding at Tinwald to-day, as compared with last I week's sales.. There was a fair demand, and a very good sale was effected m sheep and lambs, amongst which were some nice lines of forward stores and breeding ewes. The b ghesfc pricea were— Forward twO'tpoth ewea and wethers lls 7d ; two-tooth maiden ewes 7s lltf, lambs, 7b 4d ; breeding ewes 6b 4d. A nice line of halfbred ewes were passed m at 8s lid. Fat ewes realised 7u 4 1, fat lambs 9s, fat steers and heifers £5 ss. For beef there was not much demand, con sequently a large portion of the entry wbb passed m. There was a fair attendance of farmers and outside buyera. j ■...--. i ■ 1 i

THE ABHBUBTON GPAftDIAS : TPJBSPAY, AFBIL 10, 1398.



The Voltjntbees — In the divisioned orders for the South Canterbury Battalion, issued at the Sumuer camp on April 11, the following appears :— The officer commanding has great pleasure 1 m publishing the follow- ing telegram received this day from the Undersecretary for Defence— "Am directed by Minister of Defence to express on behalf of Government the pleasure it has been to hear of the patriotio spirit shown by the volunteers, as evidenced by the enthusiastic , manner m which they have responded to the call for attendance at the Easter camp.— Abthdb P. Douglas, Under-Secretary for Defenoe." KOZ.XE2 TEA



Gold ! Gold ! Gold ! Gold ! Bright, and yellow, hard, and cold ! Thousands of rich people would give all they possess to have nature's wealth— "Good Health." Cen» sumption frequently starts with a nasty little cough. A bottle of Wood's Great Peppermint Cure will stop this or any kind of oough. Yes, stop it at onoe. Go to the store and get a bottle straight aw&y— it's only |ls 6d.



TEA. TEA. TEA. FLETCHER BROS. TT AV^ a Ju ? 6 r S?? ived , an ,°' h « la "fg fl consignment of the jastly celebrated DUCHESS Refreshment 6 * *** * '"* im *" ' UPpHed '° the Prln ° ipSl W » E W .u^ m° a P oIo S iße to tboae of our customers who were unable to get their ordert pf aX< V""** 11 * executed. But we had such a phenomenal run on Otis fcpec •! oiend that we were unable to keepnp with the extraordinary demand for the «.-.tn«. we w.Bh to inform those iwho .like a real good cup of Tea, that we have now a full ttdsk of this Tea (The •• DUCHESS ") m all sizaa of packages. HERE are two unsolicited Te« imonials that we hare reoeived from the leading Refceih ment Room proprietors m Ashbuiton. Mrs Morton, East Street, says— T ti nume^'ouslme™^ h " eVW US6d ' *** ifc *™ every .athfaSTTo Mr Huffam, Burnett Street Refreshment Rooms, says— That it is one of the finest and most eoonomioal Teas that aayone can bnv astheauaUt? drinker?'^ T th& X Wi " a M° nCe » teM *,«»? attention of the mo*t fStidiou. of (£1 first^J° a dhecanthorou S hl y recommendth eeame to any person requiring a real W «?DT OTPRwa«0 TPRwa« fm ttvh v n t ame r 8 ° i f " dofe ? B of othew who would nob use any other than the UULHIiBS Tea, but unfortunately space will nob admit of it. Winter Stock. Winter Stock. FARMERS would do well to visit us and lay m their Winter Stcek of Groceries whiL rwF •? g g ?° ds atßUch ridicul< >«Bly low priceß. 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 safe side and lay m your Winter Btock. THESE ARE A FEW OF THE LINES WE HAVE BOUGHT FOR OUR . WINTER TRADE. 100 tonu Rollitt's •• Bupreme " Roller 25 tons Oatmeal. o-/™"* 50 tons Bran frwT™ *T' 2500 ha S 8 of Snowdrop Sugar SoX»SK^n XK IrOBl rOBe °% 500 boxes of Col o«>wl Candlea 10 tons " Duchess " Tea. 5 tons fino Saco 5 tons Ceylon and Indian Tea. 2 tons Pearl Tapioca. 5 tons Flake Tapioca. 20 cwt Fry's and Van Houten's Cocoa 10 tons Japin Rice. J ton Coffee Beans, i ton French Coffee. 50 boxes Sultanas 100 boxes Cornflour. 50 boxes Raisins 400 cases Vostjzz* Currants 50 cases tinned fish of all kinds dO owt Lemon and Orange Peel.f 50 oases of tinned meat of all kinds ALSO 3O PACKAGES OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE, ET6., Eto. Farmers 1 , Contractors, etc, etc., would save money by purchasing their Groceries/etei irom us* " LAMPS. LAMPS, LAMPB. WE have large Stocks of Lamps of everyjdescription including the following :— Miller, Rochester, Juno, No. 1 k 2, and Mammoth Hanging Lamps, Table limns Yaie Lamps Library Lamps, Drawing Room Lamps, Alabaster LampJ, Hand Lamps', I?o* which have been marked at a shade over landed oost, to aff.ct an early clearance for 8 8 ave^ney g by doings?" D ° W "^ tlmß t0 fa y ° at WintW Sto6k » and fc^ FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, East Street, Aahburton, and High Street, Christcburch-' Telephone 24. . lox 6? FENCING WIRE. " FENCING WIRE. Ir\ TONS No..©, O end 10. -| X TONS GALVANISED BAEB WIEK. IRON fcTA^DARDS IN ANY QUANTITIES. POSTS A^D fcI RAIKEBB, /.LL SIZES Gates Made to Order. HURDLES ALWAYS IN STOCK. W. 11. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Company Ltd.



YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK WITHOUT BEING PRESSED TO BUY. McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STOEE. — **+.* E VE , RY Article is mMked "* PLAIN FIGUREB and the Loweßb CASH PRIC3 , a. , « oasible. A Splendid Assorbment of the Celebrated " Bo%took BtMid "of Ladies' Boobs and Shoes, jusb to hand. (o) BESPOKE WORK Sc KEPAIKB Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivetted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc.. Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Price Possible, by First-class and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. fr) McDonald & McDlarmjd, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, J. NICHOLAS, Manager EAST STREET. INOANDESENT G AS-LIGHT (WELLSBACH PATENTS). GREVT REDUCTION I\ T PRICES HAVING made Special and more Advantageous terms with the Australasian Incandescent Gas Lighb Company, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent for Aahbutton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following T«ducd<J prices :— C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15s EACH. i C BURNERS, "AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17s 6d EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN, 10s EACH. N BURNERS, WITH BYE PASS, 11s 6d EACH. Mantles for above are now reduced to 29 6d eaob. No Householder can aflord to be any longer without the Incandescent Light* The C Burner gives FIVE (5) times the light of an ordinary gas burner with ft consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the lighb of an ordinary gas burner, with a con- sumption of gas leas than ONE-THIRD of bhe gas. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TJ W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBtTRTOff. 4 99



Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wukanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker, Dear Sir,— l have great pea- sure m informing you that the bot-fly mix- ture I got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a wonderful success I had four horses seriously ill on December laet After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture The result was marvellous, I strictly followed the directions given and m a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more m February with the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now m prime order P Stewart Mr Croß9, Burnham, got the remedy for a horse suffering hst year ; on reaching home c was dead This season one took bad, also how ing the Bymptoms Be gave the remedy, but the second day after, the horse passed m hundreds and is doing well Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sir, — I have pleasure m testifying to the wonderful effects of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses They got very low m condition, a dry coat, and very tight skin, and lost nil heart at their work I had to lay them up Hearing co much about this remedy I decided to give it a trial I followed carefully the directions, on the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is <he only remedy for the suffering horse lam certain I gob back the cost m their work inside a week I shall certainly use it m future m preference to anything else as it has no equal J M Tweedib Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sir, — The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect en my horse, he got so bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got worse At last I gave him Walker's with astonishing results Bots came away m handfuls, and m a few days he was hearty and well From the effects of this remedy on my neighbors' horses and on my own I con- sider it a blessing to horse owners and could the poor suffering horses speak they would certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly Remedies as the best ever introduced into this market John Downib HP HE GENUINE DR GUILLIEP- X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoas. and Anti-Billons, Pre- pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Hue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Gnillie's Elixir ig one of the noost economical moSioines, hoth as a Purga- tive and as a Depnrative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and glairlout disorders. F«r more than seventy- five years Dr Gaillie's Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, it flaei;zi, si m diseases, eto. Beware of imitations, and see thai yon get the Genuine Dr Gnillie'a Elixir, which bears the signature ot Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied by Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO*. t Sydney, H.S.W,



WALKEE'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton ■ftw, —I consider it my duty to add mf testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse He ' got so bad that I had to lay him up No matter what I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak that he could ! scarcely Btand I carefully followed the directions on the bottles and shortly after getting the last bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and m a few days was fit for his work I am confident oni -- for the remedy he would have died I highly recommend it, believing it has equal WILMAM STRINGIFELLOW Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir, — I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neigh- boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis- fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they 1 all looked bad I drenched eight, following carefully the directions It cleaned them out thoroughly and m a few days there was awonderful change for the better I can high'y recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time m drenching their stock lest they bave their horses dropping dead as I had I beiieve it to be the only safe and certain euro for the Buffering of hoises James Lemon Ashburton Fork", March 1, 1594 Mr J Hi Beltiue, S.r, — I am very gad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horee Ho was ailing for some days, his coat got very dry, the skin tight, a runn- ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; aud was scarcely able to walk about ; we qnita expeetc.t he would die I heard a good deal aboufc Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the mo&t satisfactory iesults, and shorty after he got the Jaat bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and we!l 1 beiieve it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom- mend it with all horte owners as the best horse remedy m ihe market Edward Corbitt G. eenwood Farm Southbriiigc, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir,— l om glad to bear testi- mony to the wundeifu' effects of your Bot-fly Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless and » bad color, and got low m condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not \a ant to lay him up until he became unable to Jift his feec or do any more We had to help him into >v .ftub'e 1 gave him your Remedies, and the treatment you pre- scribed, and m a few <ia\ s he was quite better, and now at his work hearty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies hs would have died You can use this aB you please



Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fevei*, Oppression, Neural gria, ' etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The pectoral Fuml- gator Espie is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy y ears of success. J. ESPIC, -Paris, 20 rue St- Lazare. Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Co, Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga- rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions.



AND LAMPWARE. WE have just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowleß', 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 SETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. at tho greatly reduced price of 4s per gallon. One gallon makes 100 gallons. BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3s per gallon. John Orr & Co. ASHBURTON.]



John Orr k Go. John Orr & O<>. ■ TTTE HATE BEEN FOR SOME TIMI< CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. During the past 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 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, TINWABE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING* BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC., CARPENTERS, & MECHANIC?, TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET , CUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS



Friedlander Bros., Limited. WEDNESDAY, APRTL 20. SALE OF PRIVILEGES FOR ASH BURTON RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING, MAY 5 kb. MESSRS FRIEDLANDF.R BROS., Limited, are instructed by the Ash- burton Racing Club to sell at their West Street Mart on the above date, the following Privileges :— No. I— Publican's Booth, No. 1. t» 2— Publican*! Booth, No. 2.  3 — Luncheon Booth. » 4— Right of Sports. it s— Horse Yards. „ 6 — R>ce Cards. m 7 — Right to charge admission to out- side Stand. Sale at 11.30 a.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, " 90 Auctioneer.



D. THOMAS. " Rambler 1 ' Bicycles. THE "RAMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter Monday, and pot two seconds and two thirds. Was Placed whenever it Started. The X iVTVIBIL.JER is undoubtedly the FASTEST Machine on the Market and haa NO EQUAL for Comfort, Strength, and Good Pointß. Price Low and Terms Easy. Call and Inspeot for Yourselves. D. THOMAS. AtSENT. Tenders, LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. FTIENDERS are invited to be sent m not X later than noon on SATURDAY, April 23rd, for the following works :— 1. Forming MoLennan'e Road, about 150 ohains. 2. Taking up Bridges and making Fords on Graham's Road and McArthur's Road. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 4 141 Clerks Longbeach Road Board. I Government Notices. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. I CAPITAL AND INTEREST GUARAN- I (TEED BY THE BTATE. I mHE OFFICE undertakes tho following I JL bußineas : — I 1, The administration of all Intestate I Estates. ] 2. The executorship of the Wills of persons I who may appoint the Public Trustee their I Executor. Also the administration of Truate I renounced by previously appointed Trustees. I 3. The administration of all kinds of I Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- I meats. I 4. The administration of the estates of I Lunatics and Lunatic Patients. I I 5. The management of property as I 1 Attorney or Agent for the owner. I 6. The deposit of Wills for safe custody. I The Public Trust Office, although a I department of the State, is absolutely free 1 1 from politioal interference or control. Q I Large powers are oonferred by statute on I the Publio Trustee, thus supplementing I powers contained m Wills for the benefit of I the testator's family. I The Publio Trustee makes advances on I freehold securities from 4£ per cent. 7 I For particulars aa to the Office and its " I work apply to the undersigned. I A. A. FOOKj^ ia I Agent, AshburSon. I JAMES. 0. MARTIN, I Publio Trustee. * I J. J. M. Hamilton, 4 187 Diitriot) Agent), Ohrifttqb^r^



FOX SALE— i-AORE. £140 price required for i an acre, being Lot 13, well situated on Beach Road, Hampstead on which is erected a dwelling of 4 rooms wilh Verandah and scullery at back, the owner moving into the country. Very easy terms of payment, viz., small caah deposit., balance by instalments extend- ing over a number of years. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



TO LET. House of six rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen bactory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. SHEEP COUNTRY. I HAVE several Blocks of land for sale. Good Sheep Country, varying m area from 200 acres up to 1800 odd, situated m the Shepherd's Bußh, Mount Somers, Cold- stream, and Westefield Survey Distriots. T. BULLOCK.



KAKAIA. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of Town Sectionß numbered 145 and 147, each containing £ -acre, fronting Btreet known as South Rakaia Road West. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /"COTTAGE of Four Rooms, and two VJ Seotions, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front \_J ing the Domain and near the Railway Station, Apply to, T. BULLOCK.



T Buiiook. FOR SALE, ' "pBSIDENCE near the Canterbury Milh JLl> fronting the Railway, About three-eighths of an acre of and with substantially built square House m perfect order with all conveniences, etc., the pro- perty of Mr Werry, who is leaving the district. Exceptionally eaßy term can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. , TO LET.— Cottage of three rooms with large wash house, ehed, etc., at back, situated m Church Street, Hampstead. Rental 5a per week. T. BULLOCK. Agent.



"No. 4— Winchmore Ward. Place of elec- tion — Woolshed, Winchmore. Time and date— THURSDAY, May 5, at neon. ' No. s— Allentou Ward. Place of elec! ion f •—Canterbury Mills, Ashburton. Time * and date— FRIDAY, May 6, at noon. ( No. 6 — Dromore Ward. Place of election ■ — Woodlands, near Dromore. Time and date— -SATURDAY, May 7tb, at coon, NOMINATIONS m the prescribed form will be received till NOON on WEDNES- DAY, April 80, 1898, addressed to the Returning Officer, Road Board Office, Woet Street, Aahburton. JOHN DAVISON, West Street, Asbburton. April 9, 1898. 4 67 LONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT. PURSUANT to the Road Board's Act, 1882, and amendments thereto, and ;he regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, md amendments thereto, I hereby give lotice that an ELECTION OP FIVE PERSONS, to constitute the Longbeach Road Board, will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 4th, at the following polling; booths : — No 1 Ward— At Wheat stone Hall, for one Member. i, 2 „ —At Flemington Factory, for one Member. „ 3 „ — At Flemington Sohoolhouae, for one Member. i> 4 it — At Mr Ryan's House, Wins- slow, for one Member. „ 5 „ —At Mr Dove's Store, Long- beaoh, for one Member. NOMINATIONS m the prescribed form aust be delivered to the Returning Officer, r addressed to him, and delivered at the )ffice of the Longbeach Road Board, Bul- ock'a Arcade, Ashburton, not later than loon on SATURDAY, April 23rd, 1898. ALFRED A. FOOKB, Returning Officer. April 16th, 1898. 4 124 3READ. BREAD. BREAD. William Bryant, WILLS STREET BAKERY, BEGS to notify that he has reduced the prioe of the 41b Loaf to 6d CASH, ,nd may mention that he was induoed to ,gree to the recent rise m the price by a nisrepresentation of the facts. I shall hare {ood sound, reasons before contenting to a 'ise m future. FOR SALE, Bran, Sharpa, Oat Sheaf Chaff, Flour, it lowest current rates for Cash. WILLIAM BRYANT, U33 WILLS STREET. DENTAL NOTICE Mr G. F. DODDS WISHES to notify to his Patients that he has lefb his former rooms m BurneU Stteot, and may now be consulted at his residence, corner of Tanored and Oasa streets, next door to Db. Leahy. 4 84 *^ ' ■■«■ - 1 ■ n Smake &## F<nt*t



WANTED. WANTED— A Lad for an hour and a half daily, to do a small suburb paper round. Apply H. 0. Perot. 4 142 WANTED Kuown— Aahburton School Committee Election at Echoolhouße on Monday evening next at 7.30 4 128 WANTED— Householders to roll up to School Election, Monday next, 7.30. 4 139 LOST— On Sunday last, between Rokebf, (Rakaia), and £ehburton, a lineu Macintosh Trap Rug. Finder please return to Mrs Primmer, Havelock Street, Aeh- burton. . 4 143 REVURZ&'S Drag will 'cave Somerset Corner on Thursday, 7.15 ».m , for Longbeach Coursing Meeting. Return fare 2s 6d. 4 140 LOST, between Rakaia and Ashhurton, Black Macintosh, lined red. Finder ' please leave at Refreshment Rooms, Rakaia Station. 4 136 j 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 _-aore 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 Girla, Plain Living (Borderwood), The Tragedy of Kovosko (Doyle), The Ministry of Intercession, Good Shepherds.— H. M. Jonbs. Public Notices. MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given, m accordance wibh the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the Road Boards Aot, 1882, and the Amendments thereto, that AN ELECTION OF FIVE MEMBERS, to form a new Board, will be held on THURS- DAY, May 5, 1898. NOMINAI IONS, m the prescribed form, addressed to the Returning Officer, must be delivered at the Road Board Office, Methven, before Noon on TUESDAY, April 26, 1898. G. H. ALINUTON, 4 132 Returning Offioer. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT- — — _- I IN accordance with Section 49 of the Road Boards Act, 1882, Public Notice is hereby given that a General Election of SIX MEMBERS to constitute the Upper Ash burton Road Board for the following | wards will take place as under :— No. I— Lagmhor Ward. Place of elec- tion— Woolshed, Lighmor. Time and date— MONDAY, May 2nd, at noon. No. 2 - Westerfield Ward* Place of election — School-room, Westerfield. Time and date— TUESDAY, May 3rd, at noon. No. 3 — Aahburton Forks Ward. Place of election — Schoolroom, Greenetreet. Time and date— WEDNESDAY, May 4th, at noon.



Hanmer and Graves, Dipping 6 Season. WE are prepared to DTP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and aball use LITTLE'S DIP Which we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. TTTE ARE BUYERS OF [GOOD OATEN-SHEAF OHAFF, WHEAT, OkTS, BARLEY, 9 , RYEGRASS, ETC. ETC. TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK- RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGHS Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Riyal Oil (150deg. Fire Teat), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselres from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt). Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrasß and- Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils— Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &0., &o. HANMER & GRAVES. GK K. ASKIN, eiCLE MECHANIC, TANCRED STREET. Near Tucker and Bean, ASHBURTON. AGENT FOR— A-XJ^TRAJLi OYCJL.EJ AGENCY Co, BEESTON HUMBERS. MACHINES ALWAYS ON HAND. 3 207 MOUNT HUTT BOAD B«ARD. mHE ANNUAL MEETING of RATE- J PAYERS will be held on MONDAY, May 2, at NOON. ' WILLIAM MORGAN, 131 Chairman. DRESSMAKING. To thb Ladies of Ashburton. MISS BALL & CO., from Chridtohuroh, wish to announce that they have commenced business m Ashburton as DRESS- 1 MAKERS, Eaat Street, a few doora below Mr W. Patching, and they aßk for a share of the publio patronage. Fit and *tyle gußWnteecl «t moderate charges, 4 66