PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1898. Local and General.

Picnic. — An amalgamated picnic party from Belfast purpose visiting our Domain at an early date, probably on the Queen's Birthday. The Centenary of 1798.— Ab a well attended meeting of Irishmen held m Dune din, Bishop Verdon presiding, it was decided to celebrate the centenary of 1798 by a conversazione. Old Men's Home.— Six sections adjoining the Old Men 'a Home, and fronting the river bed, comprising m all about an aore and three-quarters, have been gazetted aa an addition to the aite of the home. " England " on " Britain."— The Home News says — Lord Salisbury has informed the Rev. D. K. Auchterlonip, of Craigdam Manse, Old Meldrum, Aberbeenshire, who wrote to his lordship, complaining of the use m the Cretan Blue Book of the word " Eng land " instead of " Britain," chat he cannot "embark upon a discussion with respect to a Bubject which is not, m hie opinion, suit able for correspondence"

In order to make room for the build era to complete the alterations we have resolved to greatly reduce our Btook. We have therefore .pulled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc, to clear at the following reductions ; — Men's Buits to measure, usual price 90s, now 70a; hlpn'n trousers, usual price 25b, now 15b 6d ; eto. ls>> have also pleasure m notifying that we have juafc been appointed agents for the famous "British Monarch ' " Waverley " and Eclipse-Humber Bicycles .{both %pns and ladiea'), which we are now selling wjth all the '• up-to-date " improvements at the lowest ,<?aah ptr^oeß, or on the most liberal, terms to suit) the convenience of our \ cuatomerjß. .(Every machine guaranteed). — j Grajwjhkad WP BflsaxMAJfj tbn leading Eailorj and ousttj>i& ,

Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club, — For the autumn meeting of tho Cauterbury Amateur Athletic Club, Mr O. A. Fried lander, of Ashburton, receives 7yds handicap m the 100 yds flat, and 12yds m the 200. Mr R. W. Todd has syds m the 100, and Byds m the 200.

Inquest at Rakaia. — An inquest was held on Tuesday before Mr L. Oxley, J.P., and a jury of six, tonching the death of Arthur Byfield. Mr Liddy was cho3en foreman, and several witnesses were examined, and it appeared as if deceased had touched the lorse m the stable without speaking, and it had kicked him over the heart. Death must hav6 been almost instantaneous. A verdict of death from the effect of a kick from a horee was returned. A Surprise Fok The Lawvters.— A lady lawyer appeared on the scene at the War den's Court at Livingstone on Wednesday. The Oamaru members of Satan's visible world were rather taken aback (says the North Otago Times) on reaching this ultima ihule of civilisation to find that their " claim had been jumped " by Miss Ethel Benjamin, who had come up from Dunedin as counsel for those who objected to the application for the construction of a waterrace ab Kurow. The Women's National Council. — Hav ing failed to obtain the Legislative Council Chamber for their annual session, the Women's National Council have fallen back upon Bellamy's. The Council is to meeb on the 20th inst., and the session will last till the 28th. The papers to be read are as follows: — "Parental Responsibility," Mrs! Sievwrightj "Education," Mias Sherriff Bain ; " Marriage, Divorce, and Economic Independence of Women," Mrs Daldy; " Some Unequal Lawi Relating to Women and Children," Miss Benjamin ; " Treatment of Criminals," Mrs Evaaa, M.A. ; " Local Government Reform," Mies S. Henderson. It is stated that eighteen societies are now affiliated to the Council. Harvest Festival at Greenstreet.—

The annual harvest thanksgiving tea meet ing was held at Greenstreeb on Wednesday evening m the Wesleyan church. The building was tastefully decorated by the young people of the district with evergreens and flowers. Tables were given by the following ladies :— Meadamea Good, Church, Wakelin, and Bland. The Rev R. Taylor and the Rev J. Mather opened the meeting, and addresses were given by them and the Rev G. B. Inglis. An organ solo by Miss Harding, of Dunedin, was highly appre ciated as were a trio by Misses Steele, Harding, and Sears ; solos by Misses Williams, Steele, and Mrs Good ; and a reoitation by Miss Parsons. The Rev Taylor moved a vote of thanks to the ladies who provided the tea, which waß heartily responded to, and a successful and enjoyable meeting was closed m the usual way. Affairs IN Cuba. — An old member of Ridley Lodge, No. 36, 1.0.0. F., A.C., Mr Alexander C. Clark, now of Frederick City, Maryland, m writing a letter m February last to another member of that lodge m Christchuroh (Mr William Hunter), gives some interesting particulars of the condition of affairs m Cuba under Spanish rule. Mr Clark, who has just returned from Cuba, where his property waa confiscated by General Weyler on the ground that he had assisted the insurgents, was an officer under General Maceo, and took part m many en gagements. He describes the Spaniards as inhuman butchers, who outraged women and ohilden, and then put them to death. The scenes he has witnessed he etatep &,re too horrible to deaoribe. Thousands of the Cubans die of starvation. " Here," he adds, «« everybody lookß for war with Spain ; the navy yard at Washington is running day and night." Mr Clark is anxious to learn the address of his mother or sister or any of hia brothers. Stopping the Train. — Mr W. J. Harker, who has been making himself conspicuous of late on the subject of wheat prices, yester day took another way of distinguishing himself, and for a few moments played the part of amateur signalman .to the driver of the 3.50 p.m. train south, He and his friend Whselband, of apple blight fame, were mnking for the railway station with the speed that is lent to men by the know ledge that trains wait for no man. But the valiant Harker hod determined that the 350 should m this case wait for him. From the trap that oarried the party he sprang, and regard Jess of what George Stcphenson m the long ago said about " the coo," should it get on the railway lino, planted himself between the metals m front of the approaoh iug 3.50, which had started on its daily journey on time Here he spread-eagled himself, bo that the driver seeing a live semaphore m front, and fearing that the consequences predicted by Stephenson to the "coo" might be thpse"in tho case of the long slim figure standing waving its arms on the line, he put his Westfnghouse hard down, and the engine pame to a standstill without leaving on the line a mangled mass of wheat orator and belltopper. f lhe slayer of apple eoale was enabled to embark, and the name of the living distant signal was enrolled on the books of the stationmaster for further assistance m the making of Ashburton railway history. .By the way, Mr Harker will address the farmers, etc, of the Ashburton county m the Orange Hall to-morrow afternoon on the subject of grain and produce, and the growers of Ashburtou will no doubt breathe more freely now that they learn t.hat their champion haa survived the feat of wrestling on the railway line, and prevailing, with the oaat iron time-table of the service, m connection with the train stopping incident Mr Harker has sent the following telegram to the " Hon Mr Cadman, Wellington. — Railway officials here made a mistake yesterday re an open crossing. Stop them making the department look foolish by going jnfco Court, and oblige— Wm. Harker." Wbslefan Social.— A social and musical ! evening, given m aid of the circuit fund, was held m the Wesleyan church last evening, but the merits of the entertainment were .deserving of far greater patronage than that which jpas given, as the programme was really excellent. Jb was opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Murray, whose re-appearance m Ashburton after an extended absence, was heartily welcomed^ and the item was played with her usual excellent expression, as was also a second number she contributed. Misses R. Williams and K. Orr sang solos very sweetly, their selections being received with hearty applause. ?-' Ihe boul'b refuge," and "The link divine " were sung with the necessary feeling and expression by Mr E. Q. Craig head, who was well received. A duet was well given by sJiss May Collins (piano) and Master Reggie Colljinp (violin), and a piano forto solo was pleasingly rend^tad by Miss May Collins. $Ir H. Bryant King'a con; tribution was one of the beet of the evening, his manipulation of the organ evincing much ability, and his voice was heard to advan tage m "The toilers." The Mr Newbold

, I gave an interesting address, during which he proved hhnself $ humorist aa well as an excellent story-teller. A novelty, m the shape of selections from the gratnophone. was introduced by Mr H. M, Jones, and oauaed extreme interest. Some of the selec tions were very distinct, and consisted of vooal and instrumental music, a military drill, and an auction sale, most of the .originals being from America. The auction j sale was th.6 source of considerable amuse- I roent as the auctioneer, .unable to sell a piano, Buddenly paid his attention to the disposing of a frying-pan. At the conclusion yotea of thanks were tendered to all who had made the gathering a success, not, of course, forgetting the jadjes who had pro vided refreshments. The accompaniments - were played by Misses Anderson, I£, Ojri 1 , and.E. Jones. Holloway's Pills — Weakening weather — The sultry summer dayß strain the nerves of the feeble and deorepifc, and disease m>y eventuate unless some restorative, such as ; these purifying pills, bo fo.u»d to correct the disordering tendency. Holloway'B raedfcing giyes potency to the nervous system, which is the sourps of all vital movemouts, and presides oyer fivpry action which maintains the growth and well-being of Lhe body. No one can over estimate the necessity pf keeping (he nerves well strung, or the ease with which these pills accomplish that end They are thfl most unfailing antidotes to ndigestion, irregular circulation, palpita tion', sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained t|i^ largest sale and highest reputation. ■••»-. RHEUMATISM CUBED . My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with great relief, and I can re^omniend it as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and other household use for which we have found ib valuable, — W. J. , Cuyi.eb, Red Creek, N..Y. ' • ;

Technical Classes— The name of Mrs U. D. tfardie was omitted from the list of new members nominated for the committee ot the technical classes, and we are informed mat lady has conaeuted to accept office.

Death of an Old Settler.— A telegram trom Kaikoura to-day says that Captain Davidson, an old resident, is dead. He waa a member of the Franklyn Arctic Expedi tion, led by McClintock, and one of two who first traced the expedition. Deceased, who was aged 69, was highly respected. The Mangabiahoe Railway Collision— A moderate .fine has been inflicted by the Railway D3pirtmenb on the driver and guard responsible for the recent collision between a goods train and a passenger train ab Manganuhoe, and the men have been reinstated. The evidence showed that the accident was rather the result of want of judgment than carelessness on the part of those officials. They omitted to screw down sufficient brakes to keep the train 1 properly ia check coming down a gradient into the station when the raila were m a "slippery" condition.

MAYFIELD SPORTS.

The seventh annual meeting of the Mayfield sports was held on Easter Monday m a paddock belonging to Mr James Dellow, who kindly lent it for the oooasion, and who evidently takes a leadipg part m the management of the sports affairs. A good quarter mile track waß laid out and although somewhat rough and hard m places Borne very good times were pub up. J The several events were got off as punctually as possible, but towards the last were delayed for a time owing to a "ringing-in" case, m whioh the Committee very justly upheld the protest. The entries for the events were received on the ground, and should the Committee decide next year to receive entries previous to the meeting there would not be the same chance of the events dragging. Mr Angus Reid, as Secretary, had his hands full, and Mr Doak, of Mount Somers, as bandicapper, was also very busy, and according to his handicaps had several very dose finishes. The following are the chief events, with the winners :—

100 yds Maiden Race— McLaren 1, fiewett 2. lime — llaeo. 440 yds Hurdle Eace— Benniaon, 14yds, 1 ; Fagan, syds, 2. Time— 64§3eo. Running High Jump— Mcßae (6in), sfb l£in, 1 ; Patterson (2in), 4fb ll^in, 2. Half Mile— D McLaren, 45yde, 1; P Annofc, scr, 2, Won easily by thirty yards. Time-2.12. Throwing the Hammer, handicap —Baird (sor), 81ft 9in, 1 ; Pearce (9ft), 76ft 7in, 2. The winner threw ib 96fb m an exhibition throw. lOOyda Raoe — first heat— Samuels, 3yds, 1 ; Bewell, Byds, 2. Time— llsec. Second heat — Beckley, 3>ds behind scr, 1; Green, 2yds, 2. Time— lo|3ec. Final heat— Green 1, Beckley 2. Time— lo§3eo. Putting the Stone— Longelly (6ft), 36ft s£in, I ; Fagan (6ft), 2. Old Men's Race — J Deliow, 4yds, 1 ; Smith, scr, 2. ' Oue Mile Bicyole Race— Smith, acr, 1 ; Thompson, 15yds, 2. Time— 3.43. 440 yds Handicap— Green, 3yda, 1, Tar botton, 6yds, 2. Time— sßseo. Maiden Wrestling— Baird 1, Callaghan 2. 100 yds Back Race— Blissett, 1. Married Women's Race — Mrs Jones 1, Mrs Hill 2. WreßtlingJopen)— Eagan 1, Buird g. One Mile Race— Annett, sbr, 1 ; Patterson 2. Time— s.4. 220 yds Rase— Green 1, Stephen 2. In the evening a concert and dance m aid of the sports funds was held m the May field schoolroom and passed off very successfully.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Ashlmrtoii. The Ashburton School Oommifctee meb on Wednesday. Present — Messrs Maopherson (chairman), Steele, Meddins, Chapman, Phaup, Silcock, Rule and Oraighead. Mr Rule apologised for the absence of Mr Hanmer on account of ill health. FINANCE. The Chairman stated the bank balance to be £46 Us lOi creditor. PUPIL TEACHERS. Mr Phaup moved that, subject to the Board upholding Mr Silcock'a appeal, the appointments of Misses Meddina and Stanley as pupil teachers be confirmed. This was seconded by Mr Steel and carried, Mr Silcock dissenting, and Mr Meddins not recording his vote. THE ANNUAL ELECTIONS. It was resolved to write to the Board that this Committee enters its protest against the Board cpb advertising the date fixed for the election of the Committee m the local papers. It was decided to advertise m the local papers (to the extent of 10a each paper) the date of the election. ANNUAL REPORT. The draft report was submitted to the meeting and approved. VISITING: COMMITTEE. The visiting committee reported having added ten feet of piping to the pump at Allenton, bub were still unable to obtain water. ' Messrs Craighead and Rule were appointed a visiting committee until the annual meet ing. THE SECRETARY. Mr Macpherson moved that the resigna tion of Mr J. C. Duncan as Secretary be accepted with regreb, which was seconded by Mr Meddins and carried. VOTE OP SYMPATHY. Mr Rule moved '• that a vote of sympathy be passed to Mr Hanmer on his recent indisposition " which was seconded by Mr Chapman and carried. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £3 4a 6d were passed for payment.

Hampstead.

The following was inadvertently omitted frog) our reporb yesterday :— PHAIBSIAN, Mr Crooks said ie was quite possible he should be unable to be present at the nest meeting* He was neglecting bis own affairs to be there now, and it had been an inoonvenienoe to him to attend for the past two years. Mr Mcßae said as Mr Crooks might not be hers at the end of their year of office, he would take tho_ presenb opportunity of proposing a hearty vote of thank? to him for his services as chairman. He had differed from Mr Crooks on various matters, bnt he had always been treated with courtesy and was satiefred that he had fair play, and con sidered such a vote as he proposed was no more than the Chairman?? due. Mr Pickford considered the Gommitfcea a good one, and he was well pleased with the work done, and whatever difference there may have been he was prepared to shake founds all round. Mr Andrews ep,dorsed the view of the other speakers generally *, 'and considered Mr Crooks had done a lot of work for them. The motion was seconded by Mr Sage and carried by acclamation. Mr Crooks thanked the Committee, and said that he had endeavoured to act impartially, if he had spoken his mind freely and straightforwardly without regard to fear or favor, ib was n<)b bt) be inferred that he had aoted from' any personal feeling ov motive. ,

ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £12 le 8d were pas'aud tnd the meeting closed.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph I^o^yne*]. Wellington, April 12 A young man, Daniel Herlihy, while gjvjng his horse swimming exercise m the Dtaki river wg,a drowned. His body has been recovered »

A Fruitful Tale.

All amongst the plum?, apricots, and apple trees m their fruitful and spacious orchard at Wethreli'a Park, not tar from Farfield, N.S.W,, resides Mr and Mrs Beennefc, m the midst of bowerlng beauty. Bat even here, healthy as the locality might seem to bo, the inroads of illnes , has made sad and serious havoc. Still, i that is all paascd now, and health and happiness hold undisputed sway onco more. As a reporter entered the grounds i the other day, Mrs Bennett willingly abandoned her occupation of picking mul berries to have she following chat with him: — ' For 12 yeare,' she said, 'I suf fered terribly from general debility. I cannot find words to tell you how HI I was. I felt so miserably low and depressed m spirits that 1 really hardly cared whether I lived or died. I cared for nothing, and sometimes, when I saw visitors coming up towards our house, I got out of the way, for I felt so miserable that I positively couldn't speak to them Ab nights I slept very badly. I had the most terrible headaches. On the top of all this, about five years ago I - was attacked with liver complaint, and was continually being laid up with attacks of biliousness. I couldn't look at food. I had an excessive and obstinate costive ness. Doctors attended me, but they

failed to do anything for me, though I paid one gentleman no less than £30. I alao h»d tevere indigestion and sickness. la fact I may say I was m a hopeless abate. In addition to doctors' physio, it is no eaxaggeration to say I tried scores of different sorts of medicine, but all uselessly. One day a little book containing account of cares by Dv Williama' Pink Pills for Pale People was lefb at our house. I was struck by the air of truthfulness m the cased reported. I sent for a trial box, I found they did me a considerable amount of good. I got more, and exactly followed the directions as to taking of them. They acted splendidly. My troublesome cost* iveness disappeared ; my appetite returned to me ; my indigestion gradually went, and so did my liver complaint and those severe fits of biliousness and sick headache, and I grew fat and well, and conld eat grandly. Four boxes entirely cured me. It la some months since, and I have Been no Blgns of a return of any of my complaints or disorders. I am posi tive that Dr Williams' Piak Pills for Pale People have given me a new lease of life, and I ehall ever be gratsful, and have also recommended to lots of people. I forgot to say my husband was troubled with severe hsadaches, ;and three boxes entirely cored him.' These pills can be obtained from all ohemists and storekeepers, or from the Dr Williams' Medicine Co., Wellington, N.Z., ; one box for 33., or six for 153 9d , post paid. They positively cure indigestion, Insomnia, neuralgia, general debility, sciatica, lumbago, anseaia, all female irregularities, loss of strength, heat and sick headaches, etc, If you suffer from any ailment whatsoever, arising from a disordered or unhealthy blood, you should try a course. In your case the cure will be just as permanent and inexpensive as m the case of Mrs Bennett.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Aasociation-r-By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyright. The queen and the French President. Paris, April 13 The Queen, who is on her annual visit to the south of France has had an audience with President Faure. A Proposed Railway. Berlin, April 13 A company of German and Belgian capitalists is being formed to promote the construction of a railway between the Caspian Sea and Teheran, the capital of Persia. Russia and Montenegro. St Petersburg, April 13 The O,ar has presented Montenegro with thirty thousand repeating rifles aud twenty-five million cartridges. The Murder of a British Official Teheran, April 14 Shah Mohamed, the leader of the gang who murdered Mr Greaves, an official of the Persian telegraph service, has been captured. The Irish Landlords London, April 14 A meeting m Dublin of Irish land owners, at which the Duke of Ater corn presided, resolved to ask Parlia ment to consider the claims of the landlords to Government compensation. TUe Proposed Sealing* Treaty Ottawa, April J4 Canada has appointed Ministers to aofc with Sir Julian Pauncefote m negotiating a sealing treaty with the United States,

Australian.

Press Aosooiation«~By Eleotrio Telegraph Copyright. Bank of Victoria. Melbourne, April 14 To-morrow the Bank of Victoria repays the final instalment of the Jong-dated deposits under the recon i structipn scheme. The last repay ment is not due until 1899. A Large Nugget. A prospector has unearthed a 720z nuggefc m the Qastlemaine district. Singular Murder Trial

Perth, April 14 An aboriginal, who has been sen tenced to $ye years fp,r manslaughter, m oausing the death of another black, alleged th&t Darack, the owner of Denam station, had instructed him to drive away natives suspected of cattle stealing, and to shoot Jacky and another black named Monday, The forjiie* was Bh.ot dead, and the latter wounded, " Duraok is to be charged with murder.

THE SOUDAN.

Triumphal Entry into Berber. Presß Asßooiabion— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Cjjpyrighb IpNpo^, April 14 Adyiqes are to hand that Sir fl. l^itphener made a triumphal entry into Berber, amidst great rejoicings. Mahmoud and 2000 prisoners followed m the procession.

Slatin Bey, who was ao long a prisoner m the Mahdi's hands, re minded Mahmoud of their meetings m former years, to whioh Mahrnqud replied, "Wait ' untft you reaoh Kbartoum!" <

THE LATEST.

Borne and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka April 15, 9 35 a.m., Gjardian Office 10 12 a.m. 11. Zola.

Paris, April 14 M. Zola declares that the limitation of Mb second tiial to the imputation that Major Esterhazy was acquitted by the order of the Minister of War reveals the fact that hia enemies fear the truth.

Received Wakapuaka April 15, 10.10 a.m.i Guabdian Office, 10 50 am. Reciprocity Berlin, April 14 The German press declares that Germany will not grant favoured nation treatment to the British colonies unless German imports are admitted on the same terms as British.

THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

Extraordinary Scene m Congress. A Melee m the House. The Attitude of Spain. American Intervention Resisted. Madrid Under Martial Law. Populace Demanding War. The American Legation Threatened. Don Carlos Takes a Hand m the Game. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Washington, April 14 The House of Representatives, by 324 votes to 20, passed a resolution authorising the President to use force to secure permanent peace and stable independent government for Cuba. A minority proposal for recognition of a Ouban Republic was rejected by 191 to 150. The Foreign Committee of the Senate has reported that the Maine was destroyed by the official act of the Spanish authoiities, or that the disaster was due to gross negligence, equivalent to criminal action. A great scene occurred m the House. Members fought and rushed about the aisles like madmen, exchanging epithets, such as "Liars" and "Scoundrels." Heavy books were throws. The Speaker vainly tried to restore order. One mtmber on appeal ing to the others not to disgrace the Congress was hissed. London, April 14 The Times, commenting on the scene m the American House, says it is an* fortunate that such exhibitions should disgrace an Assembly while it is dis cussing a great national issue, such as claiming to act as the avenger of wrong. Madrid, April 14 The Minister of War and the Mini ster of Marine have reported to the Spanish Cabinet that the measures for the defence of Cuba are oomplete. The Cabinet has decided that the attitude of intervention on the part of America was incompatible with the sovereign rights of Spain, and that the Government would not admit of inter ference with the internal affairs of the oountry. An Official Note, which has been issued, adds that Spain will not take action unless America resorts to coercion, and that the consciousness of right gives the Government serenity to watch and defend the sacred interests of the Spanish race. General Blanco is negotiating with the Ouban insurgent chiefs for aa armistice. Don Oatloa has appealed to his sup* porters to assist the Government. The Madrid Press displays a warlike tone. One journal states that unless they wish to close Spain's history they must fight. Madrid is practically under martial law, A mob of 5,000 is parading the streets, demanding the declaration of war. The Civil Guard prevented an attack on the American Legation, and 107 persons were arrested. Received Wakapuaka April 15, 9 25 a.m., Guardian Office 10.12 a.m.

Madrid, April 14

Don Oarlos has issued a manifesto which declares the Spanish Government to be traitors, if, through fear of war, they permit the lea* o£ Cuba. Don Carlos announces his intention to visit Spain and raise volunteers. Received Wakapuaka April 15, 10.10 a.m. j Guardian Office, 10./ jO a.m. Nm YpRK, Apr|l U The American flying squadron, con sisting of the battleships Massachusetts and Texas, the armoured cruiser Brooklyn, and the coast defence cruisers Columbia and Minneapolis, hag left Hampton Roads naval station, afe tjie mouth of the James river f under sealed orders. The squadron assembled at Key West includes the battleships lowa and Indiana, the armoured cruiser New York ; the cruisers Cincinnati, Detroit, Marble Head, and Mont gomery j the gunboats Nashville and Wilmington: and the monitora and torpedo flotilla. '■ ' J «' The American China squadron con« sists of tlie cruisers Olympia, Baltfc more, Boston, and Raleigh ; and tha gunboat Ooncorcl.

The French m Africa.

£«wa Association—By Eteotric Telecr»nh— P^yrjgto. r - r i/,. P*i% April *«. liQ Matm announces that Captain, Marqhand, who is oonduoting the French expedition towards Fashoda, on the White Nile, has been des-rted. by his carriers, and is continumir his journey alone.

THE ASHBUKTON GOABDIAH : FBIDAS, APEIL 15, 1898.



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Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburtoc. Friday—Short Service—7.3o p.m. Choir Practice—B p.m. \ SUNDAY SERVICES (17th April). 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 2.30 —H01y Baptism, 6.30 p,m. —Evening Prayer. The Rev, jr. Holland, of Rakaia, will officiate at all services.



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_ Business Notices. 1848 OTAGO'S JUBILEE 1898 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING JFACTORrS Jubilee Commemoration COMPETITION mHE PROPRIETORS OP THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY have decided to commemorate the Jubilee of Otago by presenting A CHEQUE, VALUE £25, To the person who correctly estimates the Number of Visitors to the Otago Jubilee Exhibition (exclusive of season ticket holders) from date of opening, March 22, to June 4 inclusive. Should no one give the correcb result, the person who guesses nearest will receive the above cheque, £25 ; if more than one person guesses the correct number the £25 will be equally divided amongst the successful competitors. t3T THE PROPRIETORS make NO RESTRICTIONS as regards competing for the above valuable prise. Every Man, Woman, and Child m New Zealand may compete by applying for Forms at our Exhibit, near Fernery m Exhibition, or at any of our 3€l Retail Branches throughout the Colony. The above Competition closes on SATUR- DAY, May 14, 1898. All answers must reaoh us by that date. HALLENSTEIN BROS.& Co., DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S JUBILEE OOMMEM- ORATION COMPETITION. 43



BONE MILL. fTIHE MILL will be open for the receiving of bones from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, THE 16th. INST, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH SMALL CAPITAL. T HAVE been instructed by Mb| V. Rouse to sell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodious BOARDING HOUSE, situated m oloae proximity to the Methveu Railway Station, containing W Rooms and Scullery, together with £ aore of land. As Mb Rouse has determined to sell on aooount of his wife's ill-health, the above should oommand the attention of anyone m searoh of a profitable and increasing business : m the centre of a large and rising district! F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WAKANUI iROAD, WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain- ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above is for absolute sale, and from ts close proximity to town should call for special attention from thosej;in*|search of a good suburban residence. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 10 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four paddocks, with an abundant supply of water m each. 20 acrea are m English grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native state, upon wh ; oh there is good feed. , Upon the property there is a comfortable five-roomed house, a well planted garden, three-stalled piggeries and sheep yards. As this farm is within three miles of a Public School, anyone m search of a property at a small rental would do well to give this an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, I HAVE FOR SALE a good second hand FARM DRAY, 1 DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH, and second hand DRILL. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE. LEASE OF 600JACRES2OF LAND AT- WESTERFIED. 100 acreß Perpetual Lease, 999 yearP, equal to freehold; 500 acres under lease for 7 years, upon which are erected a four-roomed cottage, stable and chaffhouse, etc., situated m close proximity to a public school. 40 acres are sown down m English grasses, 550 are m tussock, and 10 are m fallow. Anyone m search of a good sheep farm cannot) do better than give this thcirKaton. fcion. Fullfpartioulars on|application. F. FERRIMATST. TO LET, William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven rooms. TO LET, Wakanui Road, a" oomfortable£bouiie [of six rooms and scullery. F. FERRIMAN. Go fwffiepem/atfecffo puya/ty g//fie/m//a//o/?$ i armofiffliffrwhrMs TAeysrspifredflGfmofesmm I7wossfmonsy#ff(f * experience cm My. largest sa/ei/i/fiJsMfds/a. L BY ALL GROCERS



EXCURSION WASHEB 1.000,000 HIGH CLASS TOWELS GIVEN AWAY TO PURCHASERS OP EXCURSION WASHER, The Beet Washing Powder m the World. A Urg« HONEYCOMB lOWEt, glveo with', fThree Pacltttt. A TDRKIBH BOLLBB TOWEL ot » L«rg« HAND or! BATH TDRKISH TOWEL given with Twelve Prokets.; SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GBOCEES, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,; MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Telephone No. 63. WATERBURY WATCHES, rpHE LATEST IMPSOYEE TVaTERBORY, SHORT|WI^E Gentlemen's Reduced to 14s 6d. Ladies' Water burys Reduced to 19s 6d, a ■ A WRITTEN GUARANTEE [TO KEEP ABOVE WATCHES IN GOOI GOING ORDER FOR 13 MONTHS TO BE OBTAINED AT S. SALEK'S, Watchmaker and Jeweller, EAST STREET. 21 CASES 8 BALES. . \ M. & T. / EX TOKAMARUfi NOW OPENING. MITCHELL & TURNER. DR£SS & FASHION. ANDREW ORR TT AS Opened »n immecae Stock of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter. Hundreds of New Capeß and Jackets, in>li;ahades. The latest style?. DRSSES, COSTUME MATERIALS. SPECIALLY SELECTED. LOVELY GOODS. Is£O Dozen Ladies' Corsets m all makes, inoluding the Cycle Corset, LADIES' GAITERS IN ALL SHADES. KEW .SHAPES, NEW MODELS, m the^lateßt up to date etyle. L .dies and Gentlemen's boots and shoes — French, English, and Colonial. ITHE BEST MAKES ONLY KEPTiIN STOCK. ALL GUARANTEED MAI.YBLLCUB VALUE. IN&P^CriON IJSYITED. (x) ANDREW ORR.