THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

War-Fever m the United States

Press Association— By Klectric Telegraph- Copyright.

Washington, March 25.

The report on the Maine diaster haß Leen received at Washington, and the Ottbice"; is now considering ir #

March 26.

America is hurriedly purchasing tugs and fast steam yachts with the view cf improvising these into torpedo de stroyers.

President McKinley has been re quested to strike a blow before the Spanish torpedo flotilla arrives at the West Indies.

The Oonservaties do not support Mr McKinley's efiorts to promote peace with Spain. Financiers prefer war to the uncertainty which prevails. .Fending the official statement on the BUbject, all the American reports agn c that the Maine explosion was external, causing a second explosion m the for ward magezine.

The Spanish reports deny that the explosion was external.

President McKinley desires to treat the Maine explosion as an incident m itself, preferring to intervene m Cuba OH humanitarian grounds.

Received Wakapuaka March 27, 11.20 a.m., GUABDI4N Office 11.27 a.m.

Paris, March 27.

M. Hanotaux, m the course of an interview, said that England and France were willing to mediate between America^ and Spain. He added that the Powers ought to prop the middle empire. He referred to the Niger difficulty as on the high grade towards agreement.

London, March 27.

The Spectator, commenting on the interview, expresses disbelief m M. Hanotaux's oily sentences, and says the outlook is rapidly darkening.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign,

Press Aisooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka March 28, 10 10 a.m. Guabdian Office 11.6 a.m. Obituary. London, March 27 James Payn, novelist, aged 68. Billiards. The billiard match between Weiss and Roberts resulted m a win for the Australian by 371 points. Received Wakapuaka March 28, 11.20 a m. Guabdian Office 11.27 a.m. Missing Ship. London, March 27 The barque Glenfinlas, bound for Newcastle, Australia, to Manilla, with a cargo of coal, has been posted as missing.

Received Wakapuaka March 28, 9 40 a.m Gtabdian Office 11.10 a.m. Ihe China Disaster.

London, March 27

The China struck on Thursday evening during a thick haze. The mails and specie were saved. The steamer Oarthage, which proceeded from Aden, will convey the China's passengers to European ports. Tugs, lighters, and Government steamers have been sent from Aden to the assist ance of the stranded vessel. The fore holds are full of water, but the flooding of the other portions of the steamer have been prevented by water tight compartments There are hopes of saving the vessel if the weather improves. Terrific Weather. Terrific weather prevails m the English Channel and the North Sea. Forty-five fishermen have been drowned off the Loffoden Islands, Norway.

Wholesale Suicide. St Petersburg, March 27,

Five persons recently arrested for conspiring to defraud the Russian Government m connection with the supply of coal to the Black Sea fleet have suicided.

Australian-

Press Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph—

Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka March 28, 10.10 a.m., Guahdian office 11.6 a.m. The Steamer China. Sydney, March 28. The local insurance offices will be considerable sufferers by the China mishap, but the amounts are widely distributed.

The Kalgoorlie Riot.

Perth, March 28

A lirge meeting, called by the Mayor of Kalgoorlie, expressed in dignation at the treatment of Sir John Forrest by the 'miners. The leaders state that the disturbance was caused by the scum of the surrounding dis tricts. A largely signed petition has been presented to the Governolr asking for the early summoning of Parliament to deal with the mining difficulty.

Don't Cough.—- Relief can be obtained mmediately. Use "Keating's Cough Lozenges" — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminenb physioiin3. They at once oheok the cough and remove the cause without any after effect ; the most delicate can v therefore take the . One Lozenge alone gives ease — one or tw at bed imt enaurea rest. Sold everywhere m tins 15* each.

In order to make room for the builders to complete the alterations we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock. We have therefore called a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, eto, to clear at the following reductions :— Men's suits to measure, usual price 90s, now 70s ; Men's trousers, usual price 255, now 15s 6d ; eto. We have also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Monarch' " Waverley" andEclipse-Humber Bioycles (both gents* and ladies'), which we are now selling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal termß to suit the convenience of our customers. (Every maohine guaranteed). — Cbaiqhkad and Bhbbyman, the leading Tailors and Outfitters. I have been afflicted with rheumatism for fourteen years and nothing Beemed to give any relief. I was able to be around all the time, but constantly suffering. I had tried everything J could hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I did, and was immediately relieved and m • short time cured. lam happy to say that it has not since returned. — Josh. Edgar, Germantown, CaU For sale by the Ash* purton Drug Company,

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright. London, March 24

Wool is very firm. Medium to inferior merinos are lower, bub croasbreds are tend ing upwards. The English wheat market is firm, with an upward tendency. The Continental is firm, and the American is changing a little for the better. Californian No. 1 milling wheat, 35s 9d ; Busman cargoes, 37s 3d. London quotations for hard Duluth, 425.

At the Bradford wool market, merinos are firm and crosabreds weak, the prices being m buyers' favor. Butter is dragging ; the sale of Austra lian at 100a to 101s is praotica'ly finiehed ; Dan sh, 105s.

At the wool sales competition is very spirited. The agents of Continental houses are the largest buyers.

GERALDINE STOCK SALE.

There was a lame entry of sheep at the Geraldine yards on Wednesday last, but the sale was not satisfactory from a seller's poiuc of view. 'I here were about 15.000 sheep entered, about half of which changed handu at a reduced figure. We can quote good two and four-tooth wethers at 8a to 9a ; two tooth ewea from 6s to 7s 6d ; lambs, 43 to 7a 63 ; cull lambs, la to 2i 6<i. There was little or no demand for breeding eweß, and very few changed hande. Good freßh sound mouthed halt and three-quarterbred ewes, 2s 6d to 4* ; six and eight-tooth half and three-quarterbred ewes, 4a to 5s 6d ; boilers, 6d to 2s.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports on the horse market as follows :— On Friday, March 23, I held my usual monthly sale of horses. There was still a slrong demand for draughts, both old and young. The entry totalled 130 head of all descriptions, amongst them a lot of young useful draught's, and a special lob of 16 head from south, whioh were disposed of at from £20 to £41. In all, I sold £85 head, and the following are some of the prices obtained — Unbroken, bay colt, £29 10a ; cheßtnut colt, 3yrs, £29 ; 2 two year-old colts, £52 10a ; black colt, 2yrs, £15 ; bay pony, 3rs, £4 10j ; piebald pony, 3yr9, £10; chestnut mare £4 ss; bay gelding, £18; bay gelditg, £8 103 ; bay gelding, £18 103 ; bay mare, £6 5s ; bay gelding £14 10s ; bay mare, 6yrs, £32 10s ; bay mare, 7yrs, £33 10a; bay gelding, £21 ; black geldiog, £19 ; roan mare, £23 10s ; bay mare £13 ; bay gelding, £8 10s ; bay gelding, £8, South howes— Brown mare, 7yrs, £26 ; brown mare, syra, £30 10s ; black mare, £29 10s ; bay geldiDg, £21 103 ; brown mare, £24 ; black gelding, £23 5s ; bay filly, 3yrs, £32 103 ; bay mare £27 10s ; bay fiily, syrs, £27 105 ; bay geldiDg 7yrs, £30 ; bay mare £20 ; bay gelding, £24 10b ; bay gelding, £22 10a ; bay mare Nell, 4yrs, £41 ; bay mare, £22 ; chestnut gelding, £18 ; bay gelding, £12 ; brown harness colt, £15 lOs ; bay harness mare £17 ; bay gelding, £5 10s ; bay geldiDg, £27 ; bay gelding, £31 ; bay gelding, £23 ; bay mare, £11 15s ; cnestnut mare £21 10s ; bay gelding, £15 ; bay gelding, £9 153 ; bay gelding, £5 10s ; bay mare, £15 ; bay gelding, £34 ; black colt, £16 ; bay gelding, £25 ; bay gelding, £22 ; bay mare, £15 10s ; bay mare, £17 ; bay mare, £24 10s ; bay hack, £7 15a ; bay hack, £7 ; bay mare, £24 10s ; bay hack, £6 15a ; bay gelding, £19 15s; bay gelding, £18; bay gelding, £2110>; bay geldinp, £10; bay gelding, £28 ; black gelding, £32 10s ; bay hack, £12 12s ; chestnut mare, £13 ; bay colt, £15 ; grey gelding, £7 15s ; bay hack, £4, beside several hacks and draughts, £1 5a to 10a. Privately during the week I sold several draughts at the following prices :— four-horße team, £35 per head ; 1 bay geld ing, £39 ; 1 bay gelding, £24 ; 1 hack, £20 ; 1 pony, £7 10*. On Saturday I held the usual weekly sale. As a rule after the fair things are quiet, but this sale Baw an entry of twenty horses, of which I sold 13 he id, beside a lot of sundries, covers, harnosp, etc Bay pony, 4.4 ; grey pony, £6 ; bay gelding, £17 10d ; bay mare, £7 ; chestnut gelding, £9 10s ; bay gelding, £1 153 ; bay mare, £39 ; bay gelding, £16 ; bay mare, £30 ; buy mare, £44 ; bay mare hack, £10 ; bay hack, £7 ; gig, £8 10a j d oublcrfurrow plough, £4 10a ; covers, 103 6d, 11b, 17a &•), 18s to fil ls ; potatoes, Id per lb ; trap harness, £2 153, £4 5?, etc., etc.

WEDDINGS.

Knight— Grieve.

A very pretty quiet little wedding took place at the reaideoce of ihe bride's mother, Southbridge, on November 22, the contract ing parties being Mr Clement Knight, youngest son of the late Mr Henry Knight, of Alford Forest, and Sarah, second daughter of the late Mr BobertGrieve, of Southbridge. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr C. Grieve, of Alford Forest, looked very bright and pretty m cream figured lustre, trimmed with white chiffon, and wearing a

gold and opal brooch, the gift of the bride groom. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Isabella Grieve, as bridesmaid, robed m fancy blue cloth, trimmed with white silk and lace. Mrs Grieve, mother of the bride, wore black Bilk. The bride's travelling dreßS was blue serge coat and Bkirt, with neat felt hat to match. Mr C. J. Grieve, junr., acted as besb man. The ceremony was performed by Rev, J. Mackie. A very substantial breakfast was laid m the dining room, and the happy pair left immediately after for Rakaia, to catch the express to Dunedin, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The presents were both numerous and handsome, the gift of the bridegroom to the bridesmaid being a gold bar brooch.

Sharp— Grubb.

The Presbyterian Church, Palmsraton North, on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 23, (says the Manawatu Standard), was the scene of one of those interesting gatherings so dear to the womenfolk, when the marriage of Miss Louisa Grubb, third daughter of Mr John C. Grubb, (lately of Ashburton), to Mr William Sharp, of Feild ing, eldest son of of Mr James N». Sharp, of Rakaia, Canterbury, took place. There were a large number present, including visitors who had come' a considerable dis tance. The ceremony was performed by.the Rev. W. Thomson, and Mr Graham officiated at the organ, playing the wedding march as the wedding party left the church. The bride looked charming m a gown of cream Bgured silk lußtre with silk trimmings, veil and orange blossoms, and wore a handsome gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Misses G. M. and S. M. Grubb, sisters of the bride, wore dresses of cream satin-striped cloth, with hats to match, and Misses May and Kathleen Grubb, nieces of the bride, wore cream dresses, with heliotrope ribbons. The bridesmaids all wore pearl and gold initial brooche?, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr T. R. Attwood acted as groomsman, and the bride was given away by her father. Mrs Grubb, mother of the bride, wore a dress of plum coloured tabinet ; and Mrs Sharp, mother of the bridegroom, wore a handsome dresa of blaok silk. After the ceremony, the parents of the bride entertained a number of guests at their residence at afternoon tea.

Messra W. H. Breach and Co. announce through our advertising columns that they have taken over the butchery and bakery business lately carried on m Rakaia by Mr R. D. Petrie. The reputation they have acquired for energy and perseverance promises them success m their new venture*

Synopsis or New Advertisements Lost— Sheep Dog. Rev, Dr. 0. North — Mission Addresses. H. M. Jones — New Books, Magazines, etc.

Domain Notioe— Re Amateur Sports. Jewitb— Fresh Fish and Oysters. D t Thomas—Land for sale. W. H. Breach <fe Co.— Rakaia Butchery and Bakery. Uhunh Notice— St. Stephen's Notice^Re claims, Late W. S. Peter, Anama Estate.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A SOMNABULIST

Tiinavu Herald,

Mr James Pc cy Hart/reaves, ledgerkeeper at the Bank of New Zealand, met with a eerioua accident during Saturday night. He lodges at the Grosvenor Hotel, sleeping m a room on the second fl ior, above the front of Glasson and Go's auction rooms. It appears he occasionally walks m his sleep, and that this unfortunate trick caused the accident. About 2.15 yesterday morning Constable Whatman whilst on duty m Stafford Street, heard groans m Beswick Street, and going to ace what was wrong found Mr Hargreaves lying unconscious on the asphalt footway m his pjjimas and bleeding profusely from wounds on the head. Ihe constable "carred him up to the hotel, aad roused up Mr O'Meeghan and they carried him up to hia 1 room, and Dr Bowe was fetched, and Deleo- ] tive Livingstone being informed of the occur rence brought Nurse Clarke. The. doctor found a rather large cut on the head, and a ! slight one on one knoe. The patient presently recovered consciousness, but re remained for some time dazed, and he had no idea of how he got out of the window. In his fall he broke two panes of glass m the window of Glasson'n mart, below his own window, which is puzzling, except on the supposition that he began by lowering him self down by his hands from his own window. This was probably the case, otherwise his iojuriesmusb almost to a certainty have been more serious. Mr Hargreaves was removed yesterday to Nur-e Clarke's private hospital and was able to walk downstairs with assist ance. Dr Bowe does not anticipate that any permanent injury will result from the accident. It is fortunate that the constable found him before he had lain long, or the exposure might have had serious effeots.

No Building Big Enough

Probably the two woman whose naraea we are about to mention (by their good will and consent) never saw or even heard of eaoh other. A broad bib of sea-water rolls between the places where they severally live. Still, the world is getting smaller every day, and it is qaifce possible they may meet ; if they do, they will have a common subject for a talk. V ithoub waiting for that, however, we will Jet the reader into the secret (so far as it is a secret) right on the spot.

The first lady to b 9 named resides at Bishop's Norson, near Eirton. Lindsey, Lincolnshire, and m a letter dated the 16 h of the blustering month of March, 1893, she say a, "I trembled from he to foot."

I This wonld scarcely be worth mention ing if it had been simply the result of a fright and therefore bound to pass off m a few minutes. But it lasted for a long time and ditl not arise from a fright or any other form of excitement. It means sheer weakness and a wholesale upsetting of the nerves. **I was constantly 6ick and dizzy," taye, " and had a dull pain between the should. rs. I had no appe tite, and the effect of what little I dii eat was so bad and gave me so much distress that af-.eo a time I hardly dared touch any fvod or drink. During this period I may just mention tha!) I was terribly constipated, intervals of ton days some times elapsing between the actions of tha bowels. No laxatives or enemas availed the relieve this condition, and I became more feeble and prostrated day by day. My illness began m Augusb, 1892, and after four months' suffering I was com pletely cured m December by your reme dy. Indeed it was not necessary for me to take quite one bottle. If anyone who reads this little statement of of mine wishes to know about my case, I will Ofladly answer enquiries. (Signed) Mra M, G. Walsham."

The second lady, writes from her home, No. 12, Horgaiv'a Building*, College Road, Cork, daiing her letter ihe 27th of of the sunny month of June, 1893. She s*ys, tl Everything was a trouble and a burden. For nlghta together I cot m sleep. I couldn't bear the noiso of the children. I had no de.^ire for company ; I wanted to be alone mmy misery. I often thought I was going to die. I was m this way for nearly twelve mon'.ha."

Now this was bad ; very, very bad. When a woman can't bear the noise of her own children — which of all noises is lea&t observed by a mothcr'R ear— why, her nerves are, as me might say, all gone lo pieces. And, inasmuch as the nerves are only a part of ihe body, it follows that the whole system h badly out of order. And so ifc was. "The complaint," she saya, " came on m Ootober, 1860.' It was marked by failure of the appetite, pain and weight m the chest after eating, biliousness, flatuency, and other signs with which the readers of these articles are so familiar.

Of the progress of the malady and how low it reduced her she has already spoken. The end of it aal a happy end thank Mercy — was like this. "In Sep tember. 189E," she adds, "my husband persuaded me to try a medicine he had heard and read so much about. I did so, and soon found relicf — a relief that none of the other medicines were able to give me. My losfj appetite came back, and my food digested easily and strengthened me. You hardly need be told that I aontinued taking the medicine, and soon I was well as ever I was m my life and have ailed nothing since. Yours truly, (Signed) Mrs Lucy Carroll." Women, like men, never agree on all the topics which come up m conversation. It would be a dull world if they did. Bub these two will agree tint they were afflicted with the same corwplainb — indi gestion and dyspepsia ; and that Mother SeigeVs Curative Syrup, which restored them both to health, is one of the very best friends m time of trouble thab their sex ever had.

And what is more, if all the women m this kingdom who think the same were collected m one meeting, no building could be found big enough to acoomodate them.

A peculiar but tragio'inoident occurred at Hobart a few days ago. A Mrs Fißher waß walking arm-in-arm with her husband across a yard where a mare was standing, when Mr Fisher remarked that he thought of selling the animal, and his wife said "No, not whilst lam alive." She went to pat it, when the mare kicked her under the chin, causing instant death. The mare was a peb of the deceased,

Mr T. E. Taylor, who Bpoke m Cathedral Square, Christchuroh, on Saturday night, remarked that the Council would never hive dared attempt to take from the people the liberty of free speech m the square and other suitable places m the city, had they been elected on an adult franchise, and he condemned them as not being the represen tatives of the people but rather of brick and mortar. He went on to advocate the claims of the people to the ownership and oontrol of the great city monopolies of tramways, gaß, water, etc., and said that comp&red with the municipalities of Great Britain m these respects the New Zealand cities were back ward to the extent of barbarism.

The harvest thanksgiving services m con nection with the Wesleyan Ohuroh were held on Sunday, the Rev. R, Taylor con ducting both services, at whioh there were large congregations. The evening beiug alao that allotted for the rev. gentleman's monthly sermon to young people, he chose for his discourse the appropriate text m Galations, chap, vi , ver. 8-9 , MHe that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption, .but he that aoweih of the spirit , shall of the spirit reap life everlasting. Let us nob be weary m well doing, for m due I season we shall reap if we fain.t nqt," The church was magnificently decorated with foliage and fjowers, while fruifa and produce of all kinds were artistically arranged at different pointß of vantage, the whole haviug a verdant and pleasing effect. Behind the pulpit wreathed with evergreens was a prettily designed and chaste motto " Let the earth rejoice." Special hymna were sung for the occasion, and the choir aa.ng the trothem » He shall feed. Hi« flock,,"

THE ASHBDHTON GPABDIAB i MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1898.



. t =■..... .■■-...-. IMm -_-■ — --ii _ -- - . «. * LAMPS. LAMPS. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Juit recei/ad a new Shipment of all kin.ls of Umps. which hiVB bpnn hnn* t for > V ol CMth m the very bee. Om-iwntil aud American Ma.kets! f Do not miss Eceiag cur magnificent display of Lamrs m our Lrge T.ate Glat. Window. WE have a!l kinds from the c^ P RrasTTi^r L , mpto the Gorgeous Drawing Rom ii.uging Lamp. ° o ■•f 3 . - HAND LAMPS ALABABIEB £ r$ lamps LITTLE JUNO jgnhrtfrr**^ /, :^'' — — —\y -\ VASE. LAMPS No. 1 MILLER $4' i :-~ J Tl NY \<Jk il?'v\JUNO^« DRAWING No. 2 MILLER — m. jps^i JjOCYM LAMPS \^^K» BRACKET MAMMOTH LAMP llH^^^^W FA»O* NIGHT LJIStiARY Eic, Etc* WE have m stock large quantities of extra qualty Sheep Netting, with contra atrani sf b wide, which we can quote very low ; also lie, Uin, and 2in Fowl Netting, dirte from the manufacturers. THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— 11 1» 12 ' nch n ° v e!ty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, Mrs PotU' EleetrtJ Hated Pod Irons, Holloware of all kinds, beet quality Meat Mincen, all aicep. Knamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Neatffoot Oil, Turpentine, Manilla and Flax Rope, Nails and Staples, Powdered and Lump! Saddle, Sewing Twine, etc, etc. ■»SINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to |inform our numerous oustrroera and the general public that we have jasfe opened up a large quantity of Chtruware, Glassware, etc., etc., of every deFcripiios, which have been marked at very low prices, bo as to make room for other ehirmenti just coming to hand, — -:o.— — ! LETCfIER BROS., CAJ-H SUPPLY STORES, Tist^Ftrre*, A»Murcr>, and |Ti»h Strof-r, ( hristchuich ■■ — i— ■ —■i»i ■■ ii nw— in i n ii i —i mi m '---tt-1— ir'i'jn»fii n mi "™-"" w-T-TWpnrargaisao— LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES GOLD BROOCHES .LADIES' GOLD RINGS. rPHESg FOUR LINES ARE HEAVILY STOCKED AND ARE OFFERED >T REDUCED PKICE &: THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN the District of these and allj other Lines is to be sern at 8. SALE K'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT ONE WORD ABOUi 1 BOOTS. JAMES "TIELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT fr.TORE TANCREJL> STREET. ASHBUR ON. : 'Q« '\X7"E aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for our success THE ZKAIANDIA BOOT STORE is holding (he largest, and beafc assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashbuitop. Ladies', Genlipman's and Children's Boots and Shoes m endless variety. FOR KEAL HARD WEAR. TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we givp nothing but the best value. One trial is &11 we ask? JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORIS, TANCRED STFKT, ASHBURTON. IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I McDonald <£"*lvicDiarmid's ANNUAL CLEARING SALE COMMENCES ON Thursday, February- io, 1898,. AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE IVIONTH ONLY » TILL We inaugurated the Annual Reductions, for which we have gained Bach ft name m the Ashbuiton County, nothing like the GESUINE BARGAINS m fir«t« class BOOTS AND (•HOES had ever been known. 1 hie 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will anrpasß all our p-evious efforts. It is highly improbable that equal value c»n be got elsewhere, and it i 3 certainly impossible for those who are not manufacturing ac we do to sell at such prices. * • ■ ■ REMEMBER This is our ANNUAL CLEARING SALE. Come Early and Secure the Bargains, aa they are sure to go rapidly.- For Pi icea see circulars. (x)— — ' McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTUBERS & IMPORTERS, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURJON . Nißi— All Orders aod'Repain during Sale.at Reduced Katei, ' 9



FLOUR, OATMEAL. BRAN. POLLARD, HAMS* BACON TEA, SUGAR, KEROSENE, | GENERAL GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Special Value m all the above Lines. QUALITY GUARANTEED, John Orr & Co.



John Orr A Co. John Orr & t>. HAVE NOW LANDING, NEW DINNER SETS] NEW TOILET SETS, NEW TEA SETS, NEW TEA POTS, NEW JUGS, NEW VASES NEW GLASSWARE. The above are beautiful Goods direct from the Staffordshire Potteries, and bhould be inspected by intending pur- chasers.



FOR GIRL««. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS. Principal ... Mrs DAVID McKEE. 1 TTAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated _LJI m Upper Feudalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn ; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Priuoipa!. 149 NOTICE is hereby given, m pursuance of the Public Reserves Aob, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's Sports on MONDAY, the 11th day of April, 1898. on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, v z : — For each Adulb .„ ... One BhiUing For each Horse , One shilling For each Trap One shilling CHARLES REID, Chairman of Ashburton Domain Board. March 28, 1898. 3 198 .* KO2JiE TEA. . Most Reliable



AIBHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. r 1 1HE Annual Meeting will be held on JL (TUESDAY, March 29, m the OrderJy Room at 8 p.m. W. E, DOLMAN, 3 195 Captain Commanding. EXTENSION^ OF TIME. ~ mHE ATHLETIC ENTRIES, Chertiey JL Sports need not be m until 9 p.m., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30. The handi- caps will not be published m the Guabdian until FRIDAY, APRIL 1. D. THOS. TODD, 171 Hon. Sec. WATER SUPPLY. nnHE Adjourned Meeting to 'discuss the j X question of Water Supply will be held m the Hampßtead School on WEDNESDAY Evening, March 30, at 7.30. J. H. MAYNARD, 3 176 Chairman of Town Board. EAWIHOBSDBN HIGH SCHOOL



Public Notices. : ESTATE LATE W. S. PETER, ANAMA. ALL Persons having Claims o gainst the above estate are requested to furuish same, and all persona indebted to the estate are requested to pay the same without delay to C. J. Peter, Auama. J. BONIFANT, O. J. HARPER, 3 201 Trustees.



Farmers w'.ll no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal Support. FRIED LANDER BROS. LTMITED.



XjTT E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CRAI&2TAIR" Our this Season's Supply oi 1200 BALES or FULL SIZK AND FULL WEIGHT OOENSACKS, Which we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald or Lyndhurst Stores, at 4s 7^d.



Y^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS.



FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, DAVID THOMAS, 3 185 Joint Agenla. mo LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1500 AORES GOL>D L4KD ' For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. WEST STREET, HORSE_ FAIR. THURSDAY, APRiL 14, 1898. OUR NEXT MONTHLY HORSE FAIR will take place oo above date, a>-d for which we are now booking entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIfcDLANUER. Auctioneer. WE shall offer on the above riate (m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas, on account of Jon\" Griog, Esq , tlie Lone- beach Annual Draft of about 'I HIR'I V FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GKLDINGS, to which we druw the atten- tion of intending purchasers.



PUBLIC NOTICE. EAKAIA BUTCHERY AND BAKERY. HAVING taken over tho above business from Mr R D. Pktrth, we trust by prompt attention to business, and the good quality of our Goods, to receive 1 the same support as was accorded the late , proprietor. ; W. H. BREACH & CO , ' R&K&IA. \ Mfttoh 23, 1393, 3 200



THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the same time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught; Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigß. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Framos, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plougb, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disc Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep Feeders, 2 Hornsby Tilters, Corn- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horße Covers, Sacks, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool", Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following : — Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Table?, Washafands and Ware, Piano, Dining Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc. ALSO, Two Shares m the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association. We beg to draw special attention to this absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm | is ao well and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and its proximity to ABhburton, that it can be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and otherß, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieson since they were originally purchased from the Govern ment. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and are m a high state of cultivation. Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. HANMER & GRAVES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 198 Auctioneers.



D. THOMAS. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1898. j f\ ACRES, 3 ROOD 3, 1 PERCH. MR D. THOMAS has received in- structions from Mr Robert Stock-. DILL to sell by Auction as above— 10 ACRES, 3 ROODS, 1 PERCH of firsc-olaae land— Being Lot 2, Deposit Plan 955, Longbeach sub-division, adjoining Messrs Campbell & Leahy's properties. There is a two-roomed Cottage, Shed, Piggery and Orchard. Running Water. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. D. THOxMAS, 3 196 Auctioneer.



J WANTED. FRF>H Oysters, and all kinds of Fresh Fish, to-night by express.— J H. Jewitt, opposite Mail office. 3 202 REV. DR C. NORTH will pive an address on Indian Minsion Work m the Tabernacle To-morrow evening at 7 30 3197 LOST— A Sheep Dog, iron grey with brown points and white chest ; answers to •• Carlo." Return to Primitive Methodist Manse. 3 199 j T7IOOTBALLS, Hockey Sticks, Easter X? Cards, Australic Puzz'e, Christian Herald, Family Reader, New Books and Magsz : nes by the mail, new lines m Stationery, Fancy Goods, Vases, Albums, and Leather Goods. Piauop, Organs, and Bicycleß at lowest cash values.— H. M Jokes. TO LET at Allenton, House three rooms and garden J-acre. Low renfc to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. _ 3 12 PICTURE-FRAMING. — YV. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 h i t iiSTin'iTiTTfi iii



Hanmer and Graves. ~ ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In'the^ Estate of the] late Mb [James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRATES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by the Trustees m the Estate of the late Mr Jajibs Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,* OX THE FARM, BEACH jROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS FERNYSIDE, Being JRural Sections Noa. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — lAA ACRES OF FIRS! CLASS JLtyyJ LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property consist of a crmforlublc EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE (ineuiel for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stablee Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered m separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE BEACH FARM, BeingJßural Sections Nos. 23187 and 23488, comprising— 1 Kd A C RE S OP GOOD LAND, divi- lyv ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED UOLT^GE, and Six- Stalled Stable thereon.



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