CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. The Pacific Cable Question. Ottawa, May 29 In the Canadian House of Commons, m reply to a question whether any advances had bern made m the nego tiations for laying the Pacific cable, Sir R. J. Cartwright, Minister for Trade and Commerce, said he had not abandoned the hope of success, although Australia was Hr more dis tinctly interested m the matter than Canada. The Union of the Churches. London, May 30 The Archbishop of Canterbury delivered an addresß on temperance before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, The. Moderator warmly thanked him for his address, and said that if the memory of the events which had kept the communions apart were buried m oblivion the force of spiritual attraction would bring the churches nearer. The China Squadron. H.M.S. Barfleur replaces the Grafton as flagship on the China station. Captain Fisher , late of the Orlando, takes command of the Grafton. New Guinea Land Concession. Mr Chamberlain has returned the New Guinea land concession ordinance to the Lieutenant Governor, Sir William Macgregor, requiring its amendment m certain details. Defences of Noumea. Pabis, May 30. French newspapers- advise the strengthening of the defences of Noumea, owing to its proximity to Australia.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright.

Gold Discovery.

Sydney, May SO Good payable alluvial gold has been discovered at Goobang Creek, near Parkes. A considerable rush basset m. Plant Diseases. The conference of Ministers of Agri culture discussed the prevention of the introduction of plant diseases, and re solved that all exported fruits supposed to be infested with scale insects and all plants imported from the various colonies be fumigated under the super vision of a Government official, and that all plants m nurseries be registered ! and periodically inspected.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegaph- Copyright). Received Wakapuaka May 31, 9.15 a.m, Guabdun Office 9.40 a.m. An American Mission Burned. Hong Kong, May 30 The American mission at Tuncbau haß been burned by the mob. It is believed that the missionaries succeeded m escaping, Appointment. London, May 80 Sir Nicholas O'Connor, the British Ambassador at St. Petersburg haß been appointed ■■ ambassador at Constan tinople m succession to Mr Currie. French Ejected from Rishi. The details concerning the difficulty at Kishi, West Africa, show that the natives became discontented and ejected the small French garrison. The British force m the neighbourhood then occupied the place. The French now stationed m the vicinity have protested.

Australian.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegr»ph — Copyright Received Wakp.puaka May 31, 9.30 a.m, Gpabdian Office, 10.10 a.m. The Atacama. Sydney, May 31 A boat supposed to belong to the wrecked barque Atacama has been found bottom up off the coast. It is believed to be the boat which the mate had charge of and contained six men. Samoan News. The warbhips Ringdove and Porpoise left Suva direct for Apia on May 19 m connection with the native trouble. The rebel government is still inactive, admiring their new flag, but indications of trouble are brewing.

A DRUNKEN SKIPPER.

♦ United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Thames, May 31. At the Magistrate's Court this morning Captain Cranch, of the barquentine Cathona, bronght charges of disobedience and insulting language againofc his cook, a coloured man named Howard. The evidence showed that the captain was the worse for liquor, and did not come on board the vessel from Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening after tea. Because the cook was a few minutes late on Monday morning m getting the breakfast, the captain put another man m his place, and had him arrested for disobedience of orders. The magistrate said the trouble had been brought about by the captain himself »nd dismissed both charges, with costs £2 18a.

THE INFANTICIDE CASE.

. ♦ United Presß Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Carterton, May 31 Madeline Cross has been committed for trial on a ebarge of murdering her infant. Bail waa allowed m two sureties of £250 each.

SUPREME COURT.

United Preßß Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph OiiuiSTCHUROH, May 30 At the Supreme Ojurfc John Btewarb waa found guilty of common assault on James O'Keefe at Methven, and waa fined £5. Fred Crabb, against whom there were several previous convictions, pleaded guilty to bigamy, and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Daniel Spenoe, an old offender, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, and received sentence of three yoars. Georgo Gladstone, pleaded guilty to forging a cheque' for £5, and was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. Charles F. Johansen pleaded guilty to stealing a watoh and clothes at Lytttelton, and waa sentenced to six months' imprisonment. The grand jury returned true bills m all cases, except those of Dr. Russell, attempt to procure miscarriage, and Andrew Scott, alleged fravdulenb bankruptcy. This of course include s the case of John McKeague, charged with assault at Ashburton. TUB METHVEN ASSAULT CASE). John Stewart was indioted for having on the 27th January, at Methvep, assaulted one James O'Keefe. The accused, who pleaded " Not Guilty," was defended by Mr Ruesel. The case for the Crown waa that on the date mentioned m the indictment prosecutor waß near the Methven Hotel, and wag" sky larking with some friends of his. In the oouree of this the prosecutor was thrown down. As he was getting up the acoused oame out of the hotel and hit the proseoutor a terrible blow m the face, rendering him senseless. On being taken to the Hospital it was. found that O'Keefe's jaw was broken. The evidenoe of several witnesses went to Bhow thai there was no provocation at all on the part of O'Eeefe* Mr Stringer briefly opened the case for the Crown and called evidence. At the olose of the case for the Grown Mr Russet called witnesses m support of the defense, which was that the aooused had struck O'Keefe without using much violence m order to protect an old man whom O'Keefe had previously struck. It was further alleged by the defence that the prosecutor's jaw was not broken by the blow but by Mb having fallen from a vehicle after the row amongst some broken maohi nery. Several witnesses were examined by Mr Russel for the defence. Tha accused also Rave evidence on his own behalf, to the effect that on the date m the indictment O'Keefe threw a man named Haskett down twice. O'Keefe then gave a challenge to fight a man named Gurin and a man named Musohamp. Sub sequently O'Keefe again struck Haskett. The litter pushed O'Keefe down, and when O'Keefe got up witness went m between the two, and gave him a push to separate them. O'Keefe fell down on the ground. Witness had to ill-will against O'Keefe, and only wanted to keep him from hurting Haskett. O'Keefe went into the hotel with witness and had a drink, and witness expressed his regret that he had hurt him, but that it was only to save him from hurting the old man. A witness named McCrennan gave evidence as to seeing O'Keefe and another man m a trap on the night of the 27th January coming from Methven. He saw both the men fall head over heels out of the trap through the horse moving when they were getting out. J. Oathcart Wason deposed that he had known the accused for five years. So far as he knew he had borne a good character m the district. After the addresses of oounsel, His Honour summed up, putting the f uestions to the jury — (1). Did the accused assault the prosecutor ? (2) Did the assault result m the breaking of the jaw-bone of the prosecutor ? The jury retired at 455 p.m., and re turned at 5 39 p.m. The Foreman said that the jury found the prisoner " Guilty " of the assault, but wished to add that they did not believe the accused was actuated by any malice. The jury further wished to add that they thought that the accused had suffered very much for his rashness. As to the point with regard to the breaking of the jaw, the jury, being unable to agree, did uot wish to express any opinion, but left it to his Honour to decide. The Rev. Mr Westbrooke, clergyman of the district, gave the accused a very high .character. - Hia Honour said thab looking to the verdict of the jury, a fine of £5 would meet the case. He trusted the accused would act a little more on the peace side and lesß on that of the officer next time he took upon himself the functions of a peace officer.

PRESENTATION TO MR E. GATES

The officials of the Tinwald Racing Olub met at the Tinwald Hotel on Monday even ing, to do honor to Mr Edward Gates, of Grove Farm, on the occasion of his approach ing marriage. Mr Gates has been connected with the Club Binca its inauguration, and has been president for about fourteen years. He has been chairman of the Town and Domain Boards for a number of years, and has taken an active interest m all matters tending to the advancement of Tinwald. The guests were first invited to a Bumptuous repast prepared by Host Lagan, who had spared no pains to make this part of the programme a thorough success. Those present then resolved themselves into a meeting of the Racing Club, and elected Mr Gates and Mrs Carter life mem bers of the Olub, their election being carried amidst enthusiastic applause. After the toast of the Queen had been drunk right loyally, the toast of the guest of the evening was proposed by the ohairman, Mr C. Doherty, and drunk with musical honors. He wished the proposing of the toast had been m abler hands, as he was far from being oapable of doing the justice to it that id deserved. He, however, {elb greatly honored at being asked to do so. Everyone knew Mr Gateß as a man of that sterling obaracter which would bear the olosesb scrutiny. There was no better club m New Zealand than that of which Mr Gates was chairman, and all had worked harmoniously with him. He asked them to drink bumpers to Mr Gateß and his prospective bride. He then presented Mr Gates with a handsome oak oabinet and spirit stand combined, con taining three beautiful cut glass, square spirit bottles, there being also a secret drawer, opened by pressing a concealed spring, and a receptacle for cards, cigars, and wine glasses. A Bilver plate was affixed, upon which was engraved "To E. Gates, Esq., Chairman of the Tinwald Racing Club, on the eve of his marriage, from the Tinwald Racing Club, May. 30, 1898." The chairman hoped their guest would acoept the present, not for its intrin sio value, but as a small memento of the feeling of the Club towards him. Mr Saundera Baid he had been m the distriot for twenty-five yeare, but had never before attended such a gathering with ao much pleaaure ( They were there that even ing to do honor to one of the best men m the colony. He had a good heart, and would help anybody. As the breeder of good race horses, he was known far and wide. He was now entering upon one of the most important phases of life, and the speaker was sure their guest's bride .was worthy of him. His sincerest wish was for their future happi ness. Messrs Paul, Crisp, and Cuthbertson were also pleased to testify to Mr Gateß' worth, and wished him every Buocess and happi neap. Mr Heaeltine said that although the meeting waß called suddenly, he had felt sure all members would make an effort to be present, and he was pleased to see that he waa not wrong, the large number present bearing testimony to the esteem m which Mr Gates was held. He had known Mr Gates ever since he had come to New Zealand, and he did not wish to see a better man. He was sure Mr Gates would have a happy and prosperous life. Mr A. A. Fooks Baid that at similar functions men were as a matter of form praised up sky-high, but the sentiments at that meeting were honest and hearty. Aa Secretary of the Racing Club he had known Mr Gates for years, and words could not express his feeling of esteem towards him. He wished him joy and prosperity. Mr Gateß, who was deeply moved, said he ooald nob express his feelings to them for the m»ny unexpected and flattering things that had been said of him. He appreciated their sentiment!, and thanked them for their Ereient. Be wai gratified at being made a f« mimbirtftfr Club, »a4 wm pltMid

that Mrs Carter had also been elected. Shi had taken a great interesb m TinwaU matters, and had atfeuded all of the meet ings the Club had held except one. He hac joined the Tinwald C!ub when twenty year of age, and had bees a member for eightoec years, the first meeting taking place m th( very room m which they were then gathered togethar. He contended there w.>B never a better Committee nor Secretary than those who had' the management of the Tinwald Racing Club, and he could not speak toe highly of them, lie again thanked them for their present, and hoped ho wou'd meet them all for years to come. (Applause). The company then indulged m harmony, con cluding with " Auld langsyne."

Latest Items.

The Ashbcrton AdSAULT Case.— John MoKeaguu was to-day, at the Christohurch Supreme Court, found guilty of common aseaulb, and was fined £10. Freming Works kob Ashburton. — There was a good deal of talk at the Tinwuld yards to-day on the subject of freezing works for AahbnrtoD, and it is quite on the oards that the Belfast Freezing Company will be asked to open works near this town. However, it has been deoided to call a meet of farmers and those interested at an early date to disouss the matter, and fix upon a site for the neoessary buildings. Mr. Strong's Mission.— Last nighb Mr Strong delivered a very interesting leoture m the Oddfellows' Hall on Chinese matters, m the ooutse of which he gave some interesting information m regard to Port Arthur, I'alienwan, Wai-wei hai, and other places that have bulked prominently m recent oables. (Dhe local Chinese ohristians took part m the hymn Binging, and there were about four hundred people m the hall. Licensing Cases.— A Fresß Association telegram f.om JJunedin says: — At the Polioa Court this morniDg Ir'zzie McKeDZte, of the Oban Hotel, waß fined £5 and oosts fcr Sunday trading, but the license web not endorsed, aa the husband, who is the land lord, was away from the colony. A oharge againat Margaret Laverty for permitting a barmaid to serve m the Gladstone Hotel after hours, was dismissed. Christian Endeavor. — The Primitive Methodist Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor held a successful anniversary tea and rally od Monday evening. The tables, abundantly supplied wit h good things, and prettily deoorated, were waited upon by a bevy of young ladies, whose cheerfulness m atttending to the wants of their guests added greatly to the comfort and good humor of the latter. There was a large attendance at the publio meeting, representatives being present from the Wesley an and Presbyterian societies. The chairman, Rev. G. H. Mann, read the annual report, which stated that the sooiety had been m existence for four years, and that during the past twelve months several energetio members had left the district, so a month ago the society had to be re organised, and was now making great progress with the flower, look out and prayer meeting committees, and there were further hopes of strengthening the society by the present rally. Greetings were received from Messrs H. Steel and G. Smith on behalf of the Wesleyan and Presbyterian societies, and addres&es were given by Miss Parsons, Mr H. Steel and Mr Allen, and a bible reading was given by the society. Anthems were sung during the evening, solos contributed by Mrs Marsden, Miss Palmer and Brombley, and a recitation given by Miss Amy Lill. Tne meeting was closed m the usual way.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

A fair attendance and moderate entry may be recorded for the Tinwald yards to-day, and amongst the buyers was a West Coaster, who appeared to operate chiefly m cattle. The butchers' pen 3 were fairly well filled with Binall !otß, and all offered were keenly competed for, consequently high prices were obtained, especially for small lots of ewes and wethers. Lines of freezers did not move off so freely. Store sheep were rather slow of aale. There was a rather large entry of beef, but tbe demand was not so good as it was at these yards a fortnight ago, and a large portion of the entry passed into the hands of graziers, who will hold them over for a few weeks with advantage to themselves. The following prices were obtained : — Fat Sheep. —Four-tooth crossbred ewes, 9s 4d, 10a 6d, 12* 3d, 14s, 14s 3d to 159 lOd ; four, six, and eight-tooth crossbred ewes, 5$ 6d, 6s Bd, 9s 6d, 10s, 10s 4d, 11s 9J to 12s Id ; merino ewes, 4s 6d to 5s 2d ; two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers, 15s, 15b Id to 16s 3d ; crossbred wethers, 13s 6d, 143 Id, 14a 6d to 16b 9d ; lambs, 63 6d, Bs, 9s 9d, to 10a lOi. Freezers— Crossbred eweß and wethers, 12a 8d to 13a 7d. Several lines were passed m, failing to reach owners' reserves ; lambs, 7s 6d, 81, 9a, to 9a 6d. Store Shebp. — Crossbred ewes m lamb, 4s 6d, 7s 7d to 8j 2d ; crossbred lambs, 4a 9d, 6s Id, 6s 3d, to 6s 6d. Fat Cattle.— Heifers, £3 16s, £4 12s 6d, £5 15s to £6 ; steers, £4 10a ; cows, £4 10j. Store Cattuj.— Heifers, £1 15s, £2 10a, £3 ; steers, £2 12s 6d ; cows, £1 ; calves, £!•

IHB ABflßbßtdh. etJARDIAMi MBSDAS, MAY 81, 1888.



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John Orr & Co. John Orr & <Jo. "^E HAVE BEEN FOR SOME TIME GUTTING THE PRICE OF' GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE BTILL DOING 80. During the past week we have made some STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL HARDWARE. The following are a few of the many lines that wo have reduced the price of :— SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, ANDHOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWABE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN ENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC., CARPENTERS,* MECHANICS, TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GUKS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES , AND RANGEB, LAMPS AND LAMPWARr. WE have just landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, and can qaote wonderful paioei.| HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's;} Knowlei', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc.] CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY ~~ FOR THESE. PLATED WABE OF ALL KINDS. SOLE PROPRIETORS OP THE CELE- BRATED— "KODAK" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY fc GLASSWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. at the greatly reduced price of fls per gallon. One gallon tnakei 100 gallons. | BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to any other make, at 3a per gallon. John Orr & Co. ASHBUETON.J



: Tj Bullock. TO LET. ~ HOUSE of four rooms, scullery and dairy, v ith one acre of land, fronting Smith'u Road, Nethetby. Rental required, 5i per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOB SAL E, 160 acres 160 S.tuated about 3 miles from Winslow, on f the Upper Side of the line. It is divi- t, ded into three paddocks well watered. There is a Farm House of thiee rooms with verandah, and other improvements ; ereoted on the property. Very easy terms 1 of payment. ' T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, DESIRABLE Town Property, fronting the Domain and near the Railway Station, being T.S. 583, containing a i aore, on which is ereoted on concrete foundations a modern square house of 5 rooms and , scullery, Venetian blinds, etc., etc. Garden |' surrounded by well grown maoraoarpa I fence*.} I Exceptionally easy terms of payment oan * be arranged. , Apply to T. BULLOCK. T 0 L E|T, A NIC® Little Property near Town, . fronting the Raoeoourße Road, 4 acres and New House of 5 rooms, etc, or 14 acres if so desired. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /"lOTTAGE of Four Booms, and twt Ky Sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. """ TO LET. """" 2J ACRES 2| Together with Dwelling House of four rooms and other buildings thereon, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Rental required— 6s 6d per week, T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LEW. SECTION m Eton street, |Hampstead t Rental required, £1 per annwm. T. BULLOCK, Agent FOE SALE. rpiOWN PROPERTIES -Building Sites, JL as follows : — Town Section 493, £ acre, well situated m Cameron street, which leads to the Poet Office and Railway Station. Price— £so. Town Bectiou 818, £ acre, Aitken street. Price- £ls ' Town Section 268, £ acre, Moore Street, firat-olass land, fenced with macro* carpa feno*. etc. £48 10s. Town Section 795, £ acre, Cox street. ■ Very good land for garden purposes. ' v £3*» • Town Section 1171, J acre, Havelook Street Weßt. Nice site for a house. £25 10* Liberal terms of payment oan be arranged if necesaary. T. BULLOCK. D. TBOMAS. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY,7uNE 4, 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in- structions to sell by public auction at the above dr.te and fixture, viz., — LOr 63 and 66, i acre of land, with a Dwelling House of four rooms, having a rontage on to Moore and Kermode treet. Those wanting a House close to town ihiuld not miss the sale of this property. Sale at 2 o'clock. D. THOMAS, O 241 Ashburton. AROADE. SATURDAY^ JUNE 4. GRAND SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Containing 4 AcreH 2 Roods 20 Perches. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mrs Sarah Meaolem to i Sell by Public Auction, as above— HER COMPACT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, Containing 4 Acres 2 Roods 20 Perches, situated m Hampstead, fronting Cambridge, Oxford, & Nelson Streets, together with a six-roomed House, front rooms plastered, Wash-house with Copper built m, Dairy, large Maohine Shed, Work-shop, 24f b x 12ft, Stables, etc. From its position, this mueb become an exceedingly valuable seotion m the near • future, Sale at 2 p.m.- sharp. D. THOMAB, 5 227 Ashburton. AECADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898. "T WILL hold my nexb HORSE FAIR BOOKING SSTMBl farWhtolll " 1 m dTthomas, •J*2B Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. UO -^LV^Xiili WAKANUI FOR SALE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, instructed by Mr Henry i Potter, who has purohased. another Farm, will Bell at their WEST STREET AUCTION MART ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1898, At 1 j?p.m., T* H h IS w? an , dy r Lit i le Farm 0f63 Acres of Be B b Wheat Land, well known as "John Black's." conveniently situated near the Wakanui School, and adjoinine Mesa™ Clephane's and T. McDowell ? proferties. THE FARM is sub-divided into two pad- docks. 17 acres are now ploughed ready for Crop, 5 acres are m Oats, and balance laid down for four years m English Grass. There is a Three- Roomed Cottage, brick Dairy and Cowshed on the property. Water- race through both paddocks is now m course of construction by the County Counoil. The land is capable of pro- aaoing ; the heaviest cropß grown m the Wakanui district*, over sixty bushels of Wheat per aore havini been harvested from it. The Auctioneers have no hesitation m thoroughly recommending the Rbovo DTO. perty to^anyone desiring a handy lifctle homeitead. & FRIEPLANDER, * Ba * AiwtwWi



* "TTTANTED— A General Servant. Must 1 VV be a Good Cook and Laundreßs. 3 References required. Apply Mrs William Baxter, Tinwald. 5 264 1 T) EMEMBBR— Tea Meeting and " Kcoen. k X\ trie Characters" at Baring Square | Cnuroh, Thursday eight. Speoial music ILLIAM STRONG, Tonight, 7 30, Sr. Stephen's Sunday School. Sub- ject : The Religious Corruption m China. No Colleotion B oka for sale. 5 267 WANTED Known- Ladies' Prett^ Walking Shoes m great variety a' Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN.-lAdie*' Oyoling Knickers, Combinations, All Woo! Vests, m great variety. Speoial prices.— W. H. Oollieb, •• The Corner." I HAVE for Sale m the Seafield District a very nioe Property, containing 1600 Acros ; 300 m crop and 100 Acres now being ploughed for rape. For particulars apply D. Thomas, Afshburton. 5 240 TTTINDSOR Magazine for April now m. V V New Books — The Inoidental Bishop, (Allen) ; Barbara Heathcote's Trial, Carey); Dick Rivers, (Thomas); The Spring of the Day, (H. Maomillan, D.D.) ; >rogresß m Australia, (Divitt) ; Review of ie views.— H. M.Jones. FOR SALE— Upstanding Brown Mare; Baddle or harness j trial. Apply Offioe of this paper. Public Notices, ashburton musical union. mHE Final Rehearsal will be held m the JL Oddfellows' Hall TO-NIGHT (Tuesday), at 8 o'clock sharp. W. JOLLIFFE, 5 258 Hon. Sec. "" CONCERT. ~ WANTED Known - Popular Concert, Templar Hall, Tinwald, THURSDAY, JUNE 2. Items by Tinwald Gleo Club and others. Admission la. To Commence 8 p.m. 5 265 NOTICE. rjIHE BAKERS OF ASHBURTON beß to notify their Customers that the Price of Bread will be SEVENPENOE PER FOUR LB. LOAF, cash, on and after the lßt June. Owing to high prices, punctual payments are respectfully requested. May 31, 1898. A PUBLIC TRIAL OF THE MASSEY HARRIS COMBINED GRAIN AND j FERTILISER DRILL WILL BE HELD AT MR WALTER 'lIMMS' FARM, Flemiugton, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1898, attS-p.m. ■■•-•— Farmers and others are cordially invited to atteud this Trial. 5 248 - FRIEDLANDER BROS.i Ltd. Baker Bros. rpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakannl Road and Oass Streets and ab Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory, Havelook Street. EVER! REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. GRAHAM & CO's pAT BN T PERMAN ENT FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of leas than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspector* of Stock. Blenheim, Marlbobough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have oc hesitation m saying it is the most effective have met, and haß been used m the district under my oharga with the best results. I have recommended ana Bhall oontinue to reoommendit to any owners of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is bo often negleoted until it takes Buoh a Btrong hold on the flook that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at itß first appearanoe by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stock February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght's an RL Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every oonfidenoe m saying that the cure waß a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy,, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dreßied. Some of the sheep were very badly afleoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted ofl I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Speoifioif their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure t will give satisfaction. — I remain, yours trul ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, Jnae 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND COy , Oarlton Gore Road, Roseneatb, Wel'uigton. DDLOOB SUGAR The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Giveß to Diabetes, the illusion o. Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- convencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc, and is equivalent to 9 lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, ao impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch. Gamier, 8, Roe dep Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG [ COMPANY, Limited, fclvduer,



Synopsis of New Advhrtjsbments. Bakers— Notice re price of bread. Official Assignee— Bankruptcy notioe. W. Strong — Lecture to-night. Wesleyan Ohuroh — Tea, Thursday even- ing. Concerb— Tinwald, Thursday, June 2. On cricket field, m many a test), Australian boys have got the best Of England's crack, selected men. And this, they'll often do again, If but their systems they inure By using Woods' Great Peppermint Cure I——— — — ■— — — — «m»i^— t i—^ Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ash barton. "VTOTICE ishereby given that James Bowih xN Kirk, of Ashburton, Hairdresser, was this day adjudged bankrupt ; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on the 6th day of June, 1898, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. May 31. 1898. 5 268 EAWTE#RNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS, Principal ... Mrs DAVID MoKEE. HAWTHORNDEN iB Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, 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 oan be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjeotß are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and speoial classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Farther information as to terms, etc, oan j be obtained on application to the Principal j 10 Kent



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