ls now on board the Hinemoa. Mr Clendon tells me this section nf the Maoris have been steadily baying arms for aome time past. Some of them were disarmed near Kaikohe aboub eighteen months ago m connection with a dog tai dispute. Those arniß are now at Russell, The Maoris are arrayed m the orthodox native fighting costume when under arms. Their only olothing is a shawl, blanket or cloth round the waist, with cartridge belts and cartouohe boxeß. The Rev. W. Gittos, the veteran Wes leyan missionary, had a somewhat exciting experience when he went to interview the armed Maoris on the hill at Rawene on Sun day. Ab he ascended the hill with hia Maori ooadjutor, Piripi Rakena, he saw that aboub ten Maoris had their guns presented at him. Piripi said he and Mr Gittos were covered by loaded guns. He said to Mr Gittos, " Had we not b.tter go baok." Mr Gittos replied " No, there's no fear of them shooting us," and on going up they were amicably reoeived. Several influential chiefs amongsb the Ngapuhi tribe have interviewed the Waima Maoris with a view of persuading them to cease their agitation and submit to law, but so far withoub avail. Amongsb chiefs who have seen and reasoned wibh the Maoris are Hone Ngapua (father of Hone Heke, M.H.R.), Pene Taui, and others. This afternoon the two prinoipal North Hokianga chiefs, Rei Te Tai and Hapakuku Moetara, the latter a descendant of the great ohief j Papahia of former days, went out to Waima j to ace Hone Toia and his people, bub oould nob induce them to listen to reason. The Maoris said they would fighb if the Govern ment did nob granb their wishes. Outposts were senb oub to-night, and pickets posted, one outpost going oub three miles with a Maxim gun. The force will make an advanoe on Waima to-morrow morning, the; prinoipal part going up by road, the rest m boats "up Taheke creek. The ringleaders will be arrested. Every preparation is being made fer a hostile reception. The Hinemoa's orew has volun teered their services if needed. Wellington, May . Warrants have been issued for the arrest ofEomane, Eekene, Pehi, Makara, Hone Mete, Hone Toia, and other disaffected natives nnder aection 81 of tho Criminal Code Aot, Rawene, May 4 The natives at Waima, Hokianga, have asked Government if it is the intention to arrest or disarm them. If so, they will nob disperse, but will resist. Inspeotor Hickson is awaiting farther instructions before the force goes to Waima. H.M.S. Toroh arrived here thia morning from Pioton, and will land a force of sailors if neoessary.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

Ashburton Forks. - ■ i At tbe householders' meeting m the Ash burton Forks schoolroom on Monday, May 2, the following were nominated and duly eleoted a committee for bhe en6uing year : — Messrß D. Fechney, C. Stokes, C. Sboakdill, S. Ede, E. Good, .. O'Sbea, and C. Good. Mr C. Good was re-eleoted chairman.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

The Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Raoing Club will be commenced to-morrow, and given fine weather a good day's Bport may be looked for. The first race is timed to start at one o'clook sharp. The following may run forward m their respective engage . ments: — Netherby High Wbioht—Marino. Laghmok Tbot—Cosmo or Arahura. Autumn Handicap—Skirmisher. Melrose Pony Handicap—Dob. Novel Raoe—Alcestis. Grove Farm Handicap —Double Event. Fltino Handicap—Bracelet.

Latest Items.

m The Seat of War — An excellent map of the chief seat of the Spanish-Ameriaan war appears m this isaue, and will no doubb prove a handy reference m connection with the war news. Chioket— The ABhburton County Crickeb Association, comprising the Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, and Mayfield Clubs, haa oonoluded its annual contest, the Rakaia team being victorious, the Ashburton Olub having forfeited the last matoh. Football.— The members of the Rak-i* Football Club are attending practices with regularity, and show excellent form. They should therefore distinguish themselves m the coming matches. Rakaia Wathr Supply.— Most of the {ramps m the Rakaia township are now use ess, owing to the scaroity of water. This is sonsiderably due to the south branch of the river having changed its course, m addition to tbe present drought.

News m Brief.

A notice to bookmakers appears m our advertising columns. A nobice appears m this issue re owners' and jookeys passes for the Ashburton Racing Club's Autumn meebing to-morrow. Mr Huffam notifies that speoial arrange ments have been made by him for dinners and suppers ab his restaurant, Burnett street, for the races to-morrow and Friday. ■— -

WAR NEWS.

Another Rising m the Philippines.

AMEEICA AND SPAIN. The Wreck of the Maine Destroyed Farther Particulars of the Battle. ______ The Spanish Fleet Annihilated. Admiral Dewey's Demands. The Cable Cut. Manilla Fortifications m Flames. Spain Still Defiant. The Future of the Philippines. Distress of the Queen Regent. Exultation m America- Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright "Washington, May 2 The Spaniards have destroyed the wreck of the warship Maine to prt>vent her being raised m the event of the ] Americans capturing Havana. j London, May 2 . The Governments of Portugal and 1 Japan have proclaimed neutrality. It , is a notable fact that Germany, Austria and Russia have so far refrained from proclaiming neutrality. "Washington, May 3.

1 ,1 — ' Later reports show that Admiral Dewey found that no mines had been laid m Boca Ohica Channel, the princi pal entrance to Manilla harbour, and the forts did not use their searchlights. The American squadron was thus enabled to pass the channel between the island of Oorregidor, commanding the entrance to the harbour, and the mainland, before its approach was signalled. There is much speculation as to the future of the Philippines. The Americans suggest that they should be offered to England m exchange for Jamaica, Bermudas, and the Bahamas. The Americans are exultant at the victory, and anticipate that Spain will soon yield. The House of Representatives has passed a resolution thanking the squadron for the glorious victory. Admiral Dewey's version of the fight has not yet been received. Russia has proclaimed her neutrality. London, May 3 Lieutenant-Oolonel Sir Charles Mit chell, Governor of the Straits Settle ments, has forwarded the following telegraphic information : — After two hours' fierce fighting, the Americans completely annihilated the I Spanish fleet. Admiral Montiojo ad mits the total loss of the fleet. After the fight Admiral Dewey with drew his ships into the middle of the roadstead for the purpose of recoaling from a magazine ship. One of the American warships was disabled. Admiral Dewey then demanded from the Governor of Manilla the surrender of all the torpedoes and guns, and the possession of the cable line between Manilla and Hong Kong. Failing the concession of these terms he threatened to bombard the town* The Governor refused Admiral Dewey's demands, whereupon the cable was cut, the cable operators having fled. Madrid, May 3. The Premier, Senor Sagasta, has in formed the Queen Regent that Port Oavite has been razed, and that the unfortified portions of Manilla are m flames, owing to the firing of large petroleum bombs. The Governor of Manilla reports that he will be able to repel the landing of the Americans. There is no disposition to submit to the Americans. The Spaniards estimate their loss at < four hundred. Two Spanish commanders -wore killed m the battle of Manilla. None of the Spanish ships surrendered. The Queen Regent is terribly dis tressed at the defeat. There is much popular discontent at the unpreparedness of the Government, and the demonstration m favour of General Weyler is increasing. The following cables were publiahed m extras during the day :— The American Squadron.

I Received Wakapuaka May 4, 9.40 a.m, ' Guardian Offioe 10.20 a.m. Washington, May 3 The American squadron, under Com modore Sampson, has left the vicinity of Havana, and is believed to be pro ceeding to Key West. b The "Finance Committee of the J Senate haa omitted from the War Revenue Bill the clause providing for an increase m tonnage rates on foreign shipping. This has been done m de ference to British objections.

I Sydney, May 4 r The latest Eastern files states that a I general exodus was taking place amongst tbe wealthy native families m the Philippine Islands, while a general rising of the rebels was expected. Fighting was then proceeding m the streets of Manilla.

Amerioan Successes.

Capture of a Spanish General- The Philippines Captured. Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 4, 9 a.m., Guardian Office 10.10 a.m, Madrid, May 3 The news of the Spanish defeat caused the greatest excitement m Madrid. Martial law was proclaimed to keep the populace m order. Washington, May 3 It is reported a cable has been received from Admiral Dewey that Manilla has surrendered. The Spanish steamer Argonanta has been captured by the A raericans near Cienfuegos, m Ouba. Among those on board were a Spanish General, twenty eight other officers, and a num ber of civilian passengers. Great preparations are being made m con nection with the expedition intended to start from Tampa to attack Ouba. The expedition will comprise three thousand infantry, a thousand cavalry, and ten batteries of artillery.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph W'akapuaka, May 4 The cable which ia cut at Manilla belongs to the E.stern Extension Telegraph Com pany, which owns the two cables between New Zaalaud and Auatralia. Up to soma three weeks ago the principal oable station m the Philippines was at Bollinao, 120 miles north of the capital, but owing to the tow n being invested by the rebels the shore end of the cable and the instruments were, ab the request of the Spanish authorities, removed to Manilla for the sake of greater security. The assistant superintendent of i ihe Cable Company ab Manilla is Mr J. Pattie, an old New Zealand boy, whose j parents reside at Riwaka, Nelson district, j Mr Pattie was one of the original staff ab Wakapuaka. There are only three English men on the Manilla staff, the rest of the operators being Spaniards. The Cable Company has several other small stations m the Philippine group at whioh there is a ' sprinkling of New Zealand trained operators. — — — » — ■ _ «— _ . _ _ _ _ ■

The Cape Cable Scheme.

FAVOURED BY IMPERIAL AUIHORITIES. Press ABSooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Melbourne, May 3 The London correspondent of the Age, m a lebter referring to the proposed alternative cable via the Cape, aaya the feeling of the Imperial Governmenb and its officials is all In favour of the Oape scheme, and entirely against the Paci6c route, for reasons of expense, security m tima of peace and war, and its utility m binding the empire together. It is also pointed ont that tho oable Echeme will provide an alternative route for not only Australia bub Africa.

TUB ASHBUJiIUJEI tfUAKDIAfI : WEDNESDAY'S MAY M ; 1898





Synopsis or Naw advhbtibmbnts. T. Bullock— Farms for sale on Saturday nexb Henry Stephenßon— - Furniture sale Satur- day next J. H. Jewitt— Freeh fish to-night Ashburton Racing Club — Notice re passes, also to bookmakers D. Thomaß— Farms for aale on Saturday, May 14 Lost — Brass cap 0. Hawkins— Business notice



CONUNDRUM. -m-HY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg?— Because it is HARD TO BEAT 1 THAT preoisely expresses the opinion ol all who have need Benjamin Gum. There is no Cough Medicine like it. In* troduoed into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottleß were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicine. j It is nude by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows bis business. It contains the same Ingredients as Friaks' Balsam, which waa , first made by the Monks and Friars of I'tfrope m the days of old. Friars' Balsam bas been u.ed for six hundred yeara for ( healing cuts and wounds. Sspencer Vincent's Benjamin Gum is a Compound of this B-Lam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special process for internal use. Are yon troubled with your Chest? B EN JAMIN GUM Will heal the Lung. It will not heal them at once. It must bo used fcr Bome- time, and used regularly m old-standing cases. Have you a Cold m the Htad or a Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Hoal the inflammation of tho throat and passages ot the nose a=i Ftiar.' Balaam hea-ls cuts. Coughs disappear with this iufl wMTi-tion which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a ohowing gum, but' a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains alms, twice aa muoh aaany other Couyh Mixture m the market. It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE: Is 6d AND 2 8 6d Chemists and Stores. Spencer Yincfent CHEMIST, OHRISTCHUROH, PROPRIETOR,



ALAXUM ct* l ® B I Biliousness, Bilious Headaohe^'Diubeia, Oostiveneßs, Sour Stomaoh, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepßia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition, NOTE THIS WELL,- The whole system of a human being may be ■perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the > '-a* 'at of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to wanb of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason point, to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It .must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it beoomes a power with incalculable good. ALAXUM is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. Ib is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri* tion and new life from bbc proper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there iB no organic disease health must follow. This ia common Bense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom* mended to be ''just aB good." Ib may be better — for the dealer — beoause jof its better profit, but m sucb an instance " t the dealer if not the one who needs help. 1 FROM ALL OHEMISTS & STORE< KEEPERS, PRIOE 2 S 6d



" ' "' ' " ' ■■ * m—uw i i i -_-«__wl A VIOTIM OF Functional Disease. Alavnm NEVER falls any one m ■_raJ.cl_-_U._ll snch a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Ita secondary effectß are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving Sroperties bub to the faot that the cure latts. To oare is required while using it. It doea not interfere with the dieb, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenienoe In its aotion. It is at onoe a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed Dy the Press as the most valuable medioine that has evor been offered to to the publio m a popular form.



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N.Z. RAILWAYS NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN . ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASHBUR- TON RACES. EXCURSION tickets to ABhburton at rates of 2d per mile first class, ld per mile second, minimum 4s aud 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued at Christchurch, Timaru and intermediate stations, also stations on the Mount Somers and Methven branches, for tho morning train on the sth and 6th May, and will be available for return on the sth or 6-h; On the sth May the afternoon train from Ash- burton to Timaru will start at 5.45 p.m. and run one hour fifty minutes later than time- table times. On the 6th May the 11.55 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton iB to run, and a train from Ashburton to Timaru at 5.45 p.m. as on the sth. The train from Ashbnrton to Springburn on the sth and 6th May will starb at 555 p.m., and run one hour thirty minutes later than time- table timesi The train from Rakaia to Methven oo the 6th May will wait fcr pas- sengers returning from Ashburton by the Kxpresß train, and will run forty minutes later than timetable times. 4 263 BY ORDER. <— »ji—^ — »— -___— Publ c INQlioes. TURNIPS. MESSRS HANMER h GRAVES have for Sale a Block of 44 Acres of UOOD TURNIPr", cl bo to Hinds Railway Sta'ion. 5 24 HANMKR & GRAVES. ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOOIETY. THE ANNUAL DINNBR will be held ab DEVANK'S HOTEL on WEDNES HAY, MAY 11, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets 4-, covering wines, etc., may be 1 obtained from the Secretary. A. H, ST.URY, 4 270 Hon. Secre' ary. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD THE Annual Meebing of Ratepayers of the Upper Ashburton Road Board will be held m the Board's OEGce, West Street, Ashbnrton, on BATUIDAY, May 7, at 12 o'clock Noon. . DONALD MoLEAN, 4 256 Chairman.



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Tenders. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited ior Painting and Repairing School build- ings ab Mounb Somers and Lyndhurst, and additions to sohool and house at Springburn. Plana and specifications can be Been ab the respective school houses aud at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received nob later than noon on SATURDAY, May 7. The lowest _or any Tender not necessarily accepted. H. C. LANE, Secretary. Christchurch, April 30, 1898. 52 TENDERS ARE invited for Painting House and Covering Roof with Iron, at Lowcliffe Homestead. Tenders close on SATURDAY, May 7. For further particulars apply to 5 13 . E. H. DOBSON. c—- — , Public Notices ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. BOOKMAKERS will be licensed as under : — TWO DAYS i 5 Guineas Inside. IWO UAYS •; 3 Guineaß Qutßide. SINGLE DAY j 2 Guineaß Outside. C. H. DOWDING, 5 32 Secretary. In the matter of the Licensing Act, 1881, and the Aots amending the same. NOTICE is hereby given that m Pur- suance of the Provisions of the above- named Acts, a Quarterly (being the Annual) Meeting of the .Licensing Committee for the Ashburton Licensing District will be held m the Magistrate's Court houso, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, Juue 9, 1898, at Noon, for the purpose of considering uny applications mado under the said Acts, of which due notice shall have been given. THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, 5 19 Clerk to Licensing Committee. DENTAL NOTICE. Mr G. F. DODDS WISHFS to notify lo his Patients that he haß left his foi mer rooms Burneto Street, and may now be consulted at hia residence, come of Tancred and Cass streets, next door to Da, LE4UY, 4 84



T. Bullock. — - „„__ House of six rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen (faotory. Apply to T. BULLOOK, Agenb. TO LET. ! One Acre of land, together with a four- roomed Cottage and Scullery, nearly new ; good cooking range. Near the East Belt. Rental, 6s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. "' TO LET, A NICE Little Property near Town, fronting the Racecourse Road, 4 acres and New House of 5 rooms, etc., or 14 acn sif so desired. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. "-ÜBURBAN PROPERTY. ~~ MR. Robert Bruce's, well situated, Alford Forest Road, £ acre with substantially builb modern Dwelling House, etc. Not having disposed of thi. by Auction, offers aro invited for the purchase of it up to Monday next, May 2nd. T. BULLOCK. Agent, FOR SALE, RESIDENCE near the Canterbury Mills 1 fronting the Railway. About three-eiidiihs of an acre of and with substantially built squire House m perfect i order with all conveniences, e«o., the pro- I perty of Mr Werry, who is leaving the district. Exceptionally easy term oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO Ll_i;J'. COTTAGE of Four Riomß, and two Sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. T. BULLOOK.I | '""• T O LE T. COTTAGE of fl Rooms and Scullery, nearly new, ti u>ted m Aitken Street E.&t. Rental 6s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agenb.



THE ANGLO SPECIAL. I The Easiest Running and Beßt Built Maohine m New Zealand. BUILT TO YOUR ORDER. ■9 IJjIITTED with B.S.A. parts. Weldless Steel Tubing, W'estwood Hollow Rims, Dunlop Tyres, Brooke's Saddles, Enamelled any Color, aud any Gear. Gentlemen's £21. Ladies' £22. Hallenstein Bros. & Co. A - °- BARTO & Mg „.



Further particulars at sale at 1 p.m. i R. FRIEDLANDER, i 5 8 Auctioneer. I WEST JSTREET MART. ] WE Shall hold our NEXr SPECIAL i HORSE FAIR ONj THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1898, ' And are now Booking Entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited., R.|FRIEDLANDER, 4 lt9 Auctioneer. "TIO LET£FOR CROPPING PURPOSES l 1 AORES GOOD LAKD - For fuM. particulars apply _to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. TTT E ARE BUYERiS of; HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited") •CTT-E ARE OASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB' OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE HAVE FOR SALE- MACHINE DRESSED Pearl Wheat, FOR SEED. \ ; Grown by E. HERRING, Esq, of ! ALFORD STATION. • True to name, an excellent yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros,, LIMITED Smite frtw Vtnm J



100-ACRE FARM AT LISMORE: MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd. instructed by Mr J. D. Patterson, will Sell by Public Auction ab their West Sbreeb Marb on SATUEDAY, MAY 7, 1898, HIS FARM, containing 190 Acres, Bub- divided into seven paddocks, and 20 Acres of which are m Wheab, 40 ready to be ploughed for crop, and the balance m English grasses. There is a five- roomed House, Dairy, and other Out- houses on thia property, which is situated close to the Lismore School. Full particulars ab Sale ab 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 220 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALB AT WAKANUI. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1898 I MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., have been instructed by Mr George Cole, who has sold his farm, to sell by Public Auction on the property, Wakanui, a. above, the following stock and pant: — 4 draught Horses, 2 Hackneys, 1 yearling hackney, 4 Cows, 7 head young Cattle, 30 Sheep, 4 Pig", 1 Dray, 1 double furrow Plough, 1 Drill, Brantford J'eaprri Binder, Roller, Planet Jr. lioe aud Cultivator, 2 sheep feeders, galvanised iron tank. Also — 125 bushels seed wheat, 12 sacks oat?, 20 bags potitoes, 2 tons chuff, quantity mangolds and-carrots, lot of cut firewood. Furniture, Linoleum, and lois of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDKR, 5 7 Auctioneer. 321 ACRES PART OF FAIRFIELD ESTATE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have received instructions from Mr J. M. Hampton, to Sell by Auction on — SATUBDAY, MAY 7, At their West Street Mart, his farm contain- ing 321 aores, situated near Dromore, being part of the Fairfield estate. The land is of fair average quality m the district, and iB divided into five well fenced and watered paddocks. 100 acres are ready ploughed after being 4 years m grass, 62 acres are ready for a orop of oats and the balanoe is m grass.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. UNDER MLL OF SA.LF. H. MATTHEWS TO KOHN AND ANOTHER. SATURDAY, "MAY 7, 1898. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, are instruc'ed by the holder ofthe bill of sale to sell by public auction as above, ab their West Street Mart,— I a DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS J Farm Dray, D.F. Plough, C-tnbridge Roller, Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder, Cultivator, Set 5 leaf Harrows, 7 sets Harness, Swingle Trees and Sundries. Sale at 12 o'olook. R. FRIEDLANDER, 54 Auctioneer. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., will [ sell on SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1898, By Order of the Mortgagee, the Suburban I Property lately occupied by Mr M. O'Lough- [ lin, containing 7 Aorea 1 Rood 13 Perches, I upon whioh is erected a well builb Five* [ Roomed House and other outbuildings. This ! property is situated at Allenton, clobo to the Alford Forest Road. Full particulars on application or ab sale. Sale at 1 p.m. 5 9 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1898. MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd, have received instructions from Mr Tim. Bradley bo Sell by Auction hiß handy little Farm of 40 Acres, close to Tinwald, being parb of Graham's Farm. There is a three-roomed Cottage erected, and the property is well watered and divided into four paddocks. Full particulars ab Sale at 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 219 Auotioneer.



D. IHOMAS. TO SPECULATORS OR THOSE REQUIR \ ING A COMFORTABLE HOME. 1 i BULLOCK'S ARCADE. ' SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1898. ! MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived mo- o i. , ruotionß from Mr Rees Jones to , bell by Public Auotion as above— ' His Compact Residential Suburban Property, containing 19 Acres, 2 Roods, 30 Perohea, together with a ■ nine roomed Houbc, large Stable, j Granary and Trap House, concrete I Pig Sties, etc., being R.S. 13757 i and situated between Wakanui and Jonea' Roads, juat across the eastern Town Belt. This property from its position must daily increase m value. The quality of the land cannot be beaben, and should be eagerly sought after either for speculative or ' residential purposes: Inspection confidently invited. Sale at 2 p.m. sharp. D. THOMAS, 271 Ashburton, AROADE. SATURDAY, MAY 14. 200 ACRE FARM AT VALETTA. MR DAVID THOMAS bas received instructions from Mr Henrt Hender- son to Sell by Publio Auction as above— HIS FARM, containing 200 Aores of land near Valetta, and being R.S. 28400- The laud has been all broken up, is m graas, ia well fenced and subdivided. Substantial hut and shed. Sale at 2 p.m. Bharp. D. THOMAS, _ Aahburton. Henry Stephenson! "" # SATURDAY, MAY 7. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, Eto MR HENRY STEPHENSON haß re- ceived instructions to sell by public | auotion ab his rooms, as above — A large quantity of really first-class Fur- -1 nibure, etc., comprising Piano by Collard | and Collard (nice instrument), Tables, i Austrian Chairs, Easy Chairs, Horse j Hair Suite, Couch, Bedsteads and Spring i Mattresses, Washstand and Ware, 2 Chests Drawers, Sideboard, Very Choice , Duches. Table and Washstand, Fender ( and Irons, Oilcloths, Copper, Quantity Kitohen Requisites, Crockery, Cutlery, eto. Withoub Reserve. 5 37 HENRY STEPHENSON. On orickeb field, m many a test, lj Australian boys have got the besb ). Of England's crack, selected men. ! And this, they'll often do again, I If but their systems they inure By using Woods' Great Peppermint Cur



I __ Wanted. FTI O L E T.—Five-Roomed House with JL Scullery m Peter Streeb. Apply MAIL j offioe - 6 33 LOST— Large Brass Cap off Spring Dray wheel. Finder will oblige by leaving same ab this office or with Mr O. Spray, Highbank. 5 30 C HAWKINS has jußb reoeived New • Winter Goods. Boots of the best and cheapest. To give besb value for money is my motto. 5 29 A GENERAL Meeting of the Excelsior Football Club will be held m St. Stephen's Sohoolroom on Thursday evening nexb ab 7.30. 5 31 RACES, Races, Races. Hob Dinners, Hot Dinners, Tea and Supper. Dinner from 10.30 a.m. bill 2 p;m. ; Supper from 4 p.m. till 11 p.m. ; at Huffam's old estab- lished Restaurant. Hot Fish and Meals at all hours. 536 FRESH Oysters, Flounders, and Crayfish by Express to-night. Oysters and Fish at Races to-morrow. J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Offioe. Telephone 93. 538 WANTED Known — Thab Mrs C. E. Thomas haß secured the Luncheon Booth at the Ashburton Races, and will be prepared to supply the very best of every- thing at reasonable prices. 5 23 I : — FOR SALE — Cpstandiug Brown Mare saddle or harness; trial. Apply Office of this paper. SHORTHAND (Pitman^) — New Term commences on Wednesday, May 11. Intending pupils will please apply to Miss Lyes, care of Friedlander Bros., Limited. 5 21 WANTED Known.— That H. C. Percy has taken over R. D. Wilson's Hairdressing Business, and has secured the Services of Mr-F, Price, of the Grand Hotel Hairdressiog Saloon, Dunedin. 5 6 HOT PIES, Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa, Flowjsr's Refreshment Rooms, next Percy, Tobacconist, Easb Streeb. BICYCLE (Gentleman*), m good order, £15; New Books — Paris (Z >Ia), Through South Afric 1 (Stauley), Shrewsbury (Wayman), In the Shadow of ihe Pyramids (Savage), A Forgotten Sin (Gerard), Forty Days of the Risen Life (Boyd Carpenter), Aids to Bible Students. — H. M. Jongs. TO LET m nioe situation, Creek Road, near Domain, House three rooms and "(•acre orchard and garden. Low rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12



I HEREBY notify that the Assessment Court for the Number 16, Special District, will be held m manner set forth m the accompanying schedule. O. A. WRAY, Judge of the Assessment Court. April 21, 1898; ■» .. .2 -a N_T "*> - fei _>c S - p* 43--* « 5 <a fl H ® S <a »r__ I fa -O *5 ' - — fc. c§2 § g Urn. <. s «r a -*-.S H-S - 3-s • -3 is 2"S o-a g ___ a _._ 8 „>OD- * ' fe"' H .2 t"- «£" ~ o"3 Oi /^ f ~'"tiS 'r*«'n-- 3 m'2 • S|Tl- o (_"_2S—_S_'«S 4182 f ' ■ •*— — »* ASHBUKTON RACING OLUB. < AUTUMN~MEETING. 9 XOCKEYS' and OWNERS' PASBES will r tl be Issued from 7.30 to 9 p.m. TO- r NIGHT, and from 9 a.m* to 10.30 am - TO-MORROW, at Devane'a Hotel.  0, H. DOWDING, 5 39 Sewetary,



Government Notices. v ,__Ss__f_& E THE GOVERNMENT VALUATION OF LAND ACT, 1896.



Don't Couoh.— Relief can bo obtained immediately. Use "Keating's Cowch Lozenges" — well known aB the -utterly nnrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly reoommended by many eminent physicians. They ab once oheok the cough aud remove the oause without any after effeot ; the most delioate can therefore take them. One Lonenge alone gives ease— -one or two at bed time ensures rest. Sold everywhere m tins, 13id eaoh. Good advice. Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhosa Remedy. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. 'i__ '. ' g. T BuUook. SATURDAY NEXT. CHERTSEY DISTRIOT. 405 acres 405 On account of the Mortgagee. FARMERS and Others are reminded that the Sale of this property will take place at the Arcade on SATURDAY Next at 11 30, as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, 5 25 Auotioneer. SATUJRDAY, MAyT~~ FARM OF 170 acres 170 Adjoining Alford Estate, on account of Mb M. E. Tbumble. THE PUBLIO Z7 reminded that the Sale of this property will take place at the Aroade on SATURDAY Nexb at 11.30, as per former advertisement. (D BULLOCK, ? W Auotioneer.