LOST IN THE BUSH.

£ Terrible Story.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Brisbane, May 10 A girl who was lost in the bush last week was found in a shocking condi tion and unconscious, lying under a glaring sun and covered with ants. She died'shortly after being discovered. Investigation revealed the fact that the girl's mother and two sisters were lying in a wretched hat, dying of starvation, each demented, and practi cally living skeletons. Her father died at Christmas while engaged on a ringbarking contract, and the women continued the contract, but the bard work and insufficient nourishment drove all crazy, the elder girl wander ing in*o the bush.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THORSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) By-Laws.—For allowing fcwo cows to tres pass on the railway line, J. G. Oawsey was fined 5s a head and costs. William Palmer, ganger, said his attention had been callad to the oows by the inspector, who told him to get them off the line. Before he took charge of the cows someone from Mr Oawsey's place cams and took them away. His Worship ordered Mr Cawsey to put his fences in good order. Mr Cawaey aaid the trespass had happened while he was away at Oarnaru. Obscene Language, etc.—John O'Brien, for whom Mr Cuthbemon appeared, pleaded not guilty to two charges of using obscene language amd stone throwing on the public •treet.—Peter Wilson, laborer, said that on May 3, while going to hia work in West ■treet, O'Brien was mot, who used towards himobsoene language and threw atones at him. He followed witness for a dozeu chains or so using bad language and throw ing stones. When the obscene language was used there were two ladies within hearing, And the time was about five in the afternoon.—P. Cookson saw O'Brien on the railway line on the aftern&on in question, and saw ens stone thrown a id heard the bad language. There were ladies passing at the time.—W. W. Smith, curator of the Domain, •aid ho was working in the Domain by the fence when he heard O'Brien make use of abusive language. Wilson replied with vigor, bob could not say what he said. They were "tongue thrashing" each other.—-Mr Outhberteon said, if the oharge of obscene language were altered to abusive language, bis client would plead guilty.—His Worship altered the oharge as suggested and fined O'Brien 5s on each charge, with costs. Civil Cases. — James Baker v David Cairncross, £13 18s 7d—judgment acmmons —order for £1 a month, three weeks imprisonment in default.—Timothy Connolly v Daniel Crawford, £20 19s, for board and lodging. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff, Mr. Wilding for defendant. The barman at OonnoUy'e hotel gave evidence as to seeing Crawford give Connolly an order for £2019 a in payment of his board, Crawford having been some months living at the hotel. He gave the order after looking over the account. presented to him, with which he was perfectly satisfied, Mr Connolly was not present io Court. Mr Wilding claimed a nonsuit, as presentation of the order had not bees proved, and he would hays preferred to have Mr Connolly in the box. Crawford was ft habitual drunkard, received money from home, which was paid by Mr Binges, solid or, Christchurch, and Mr Wilding would have liked to ask Mr Connolly a few questions. He added that Crawford had left (Jhriatchurch, and was understood to be in Asbburton, but where, or in what condition, Mr Wilding could not tell. The case was adjourned.—J. Haseltine v W. Norfolk, , £4 148 6d for goods supplied. Mr Cuthbert -Bon for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant. The defence was that the goods had been obtained for Norfolk's employer Bull, whose team and waggon he was driving; but plaintiffs contention fwas that Bull's name had not been mentioned, and nothing was known about Bull in the matter.[.No account for these goods had been sent to Bull, bub for a saddlery debt by him plaintiff had expressed his readiness to accepb firewood. John Bull, in the box, said that Norfolk bad had a team and waggon from him, but Norfolk was to find himself. Norfolk had gob a number of wituess's cheques, and should have paid all his expenses. Norfolk, in giving evidence, said he got the horse feed and stores at Heeeltine'a on Bull's account, and told Mrs Heseltine so. Hia Worship said that credit had evidently been given to Norfolk, and he would have to pay the account and coats.

THE VACANT CHAIR.

For the vacancy at the Borough Council table, caused by the resignation of Or Collins, a number of ratepayers have asked Mr John Davison to allow himself to be nominated. We are happy to learn that Mr Davison has consented, and doubtless a majority of the ratepayers will be of the same opinion as ourselves, that a better man could hardly have been chosen from the whole roll of namts on the register.

THE JUBILEE SINGERS.

The entertainment last night, given by the Jubilee Singers, the kst of the series, was again well patronised, the Oddfellows' Hall being fairly full. The programme was made up of " request," songs, fee. In fact, the items were all, except a few oncorea asked for by the public. Many in the audience had heard the Jubilees before, in other p&rts of the colony, and so asked for what they had heard that had nob been given on the two previous evenings. All the requests were for Jubilee songs, and Mr Eugene MoAdoo had rather a difficult tack ie Arraying the " requests " into a workable programme. He succeeded amazingly, how* ever, and a most) enjoyable concert was tho result. Th« second or secular part of the programme was a most attractive one, and was thoroughly enjoyed. ■ It waß announced that in about six weeks, on their return journey, the Jubilees would give Ashburton one more concert.

News in Brief.

Messrs W« H. Collins and Co. notify winter supplies of fuel &ud Shag Point coal, evidently being a boon to censurnera. Mr Fred Mmkeig, secretary to the Ash burton No 2 Building Society, has removed from post office buildings to a more centrally situated office in Arcade Chambers. Share holders and others who have to transact business with him will no doubt appreciate the change: Mr A. Orr has a fine display of seaaonabl 6 goods on view at his shop, and ancoußoe 8 the opening up of fre6h parcels daily. He is dow offering apecial values in ladies' jackets, etc. People who suffer from rheumatism will be glad to know that he has the well known health flannel in stock; it) is light and warm. On Saturday next, May 13, Messrs Fried lander Bros., Limited, will offer at their West street marb two small farms at Ash* barton Forke, the property of Mr J. G. Good. The land is of first-class quality, and good dwellings and other buildings are on the property.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST SOUTH OF

ENGLAND.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, May 9 After the luncheon adjournment, Lock wood, Townsend, and Grace bowled, but the batsmen played in the freest style, beiDg indifferent to all changes. Gregory was missed in the alips when he had made 83, and a moment later gave another ohance at the wickets. He was heartily cheered on reaching the century. He batted a't^gether three hours a^.d twenty minute;. Noble showed first-rate oick<t Ihroughow, dis plajinga consistent and taking style. The partnership between these two lasted an hour and forty minutes, and produced 101 tuns. At the close of the day 'a play tha Aus tralians had lost eight wickets for 357. (Received WakapDaka May 11, 9 45 a.m, ( UARDIAN Offije 10-15 am) London, May 10 The Australians' first innings closed for 375. Noble was over three hours at the wickets without) giving a chance. South of England in their second inniogs have lost five wickets for 105. Following are the scores: — Australia. Firat Innings, Darling, b Jessop ». . ■ ..24 Iredale, o Hay ward, b Lockwood ", :.~ 4 Hill, lbw, bGraoe  .. ..39 Worrall, c Brockwel), b Townsend .. 28 Gregory, Ibw, b Townsend .. .. 124 Noble, not oub .. .. .. 116 McLaoci, o Brookwell, b Townsend .. 7 Layer, st Board, b Townsend.. .. 0 Kelly, b Townsend .. .. ... 20 Tramble, b Brockwell .. .. 7 Jone», b Brock welt <« «. .. 0 Extras ,„ .. ..6 Total  .. .. 575" Bawling Analysis.—Townaend, 5 wickets for 112 runs ; Brockwell, 2 for 41: Jeeaop, 1 for 46$ Lockwood, 1 for 69; Grace, 1 for 54. , Sooth or England. First Innings .. .. ..246 Second Innings. Fry, o Trumble, b Jones .„ ... 12 Abel, o and b Trumble ... ... 5 Brock well, Ibw, b Tramble ... ... 21 Jessop, c Kelly, b Tramble ... ... 22 Hayward, b Noble ... ... „„ 24 Ranjitsinght, nob oat ... ... 21 Grace, not oat ,„ .., ... 0 Total for five wioketa ... ... 105

RECESS SPEECH.

Captain Russeil at Stratford-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Stratford, May 11

Captain Russell had a good reception at Stratford. The town band played selections outside his hotel and escorted him to the town hall, where he addressed a packed meeting—the Mayor presiding. Captain Russell spoke for only an hour and forty minutes, being a good deal put cub ab the good humored banter indulged in by a section of the audience. His speech waß on the same lines as at Hawera. His remarks on the land settlement question were re ceived with Ironical cheers and laughter. Captain Bussell said the condition of the colony was no laughing matter, bub he admitted he had seen more smiling faces in Stratford than on the whole east, coast. A number of questions were asked by the prohibition party who were present in strong force, and pressed him closely on the liquor question, but expressed themselves dissatis fied with his replies. He declined to support prohibition and was directly opposed to the majority vote. At the close a vote of thanks on the motion of the chairman was carried unanimously. The meeting broke up with cheers and counter cheers, and three groans for the Oppositien.

COMMERCIAL.

CENTRAL MART.

Messrs Nicoll Bros, report as follows :— We had a good attendance at Saturday's auction and made a good clearance in all linos. In produce, potatoes met a limited demand at prices ranging from 2s to 3s per sack; chick feed 43, 53 6d and 7s for top quality ; carrots Is 3d per sack ; onions £d per lb; apples £d per lb. We also cleared a special entry of rolls of cloth, pipes, watches, cigars, cutlery, etc., at satisfactory prices to our vendor. The usual quantity of sundries and furniture was pub through, and through the week we have also dealt with our usual consignments of island and colonial grown fruit.

HORSE FAIR.

At Mr D. Thomas' horse fair held in the Arcade to-day, the strong demand for draught horses that has ruled of late, was hardly maintained, except for really good young sorts. Lighb horses,, however, ap peared to bo more in demand, but a number ef these were passed in, the prices offered not being in accordance with owners' ideas of value. About 170 horses of all sorts came forward, and there was a good Attendance of farmers Sind outside buyers. Up to the time of our going to press the following sales hid been made:—Draught horses—Geldings, aged sorts, £5 10s, £11 10s, £18 10a; young draughts, £20, £27 to £27 103; mares, £15 5a to £18 10a $ three-year-olds, £45 Hacks—£s to £11; hacks broken to saddle, siugle and double harness, to £17 10s.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as follows :— Corrected to January 1,1899 Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... ._ ... 2,50 pm Chertsey and Bakaia, daily 6 30am250pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily .., .-6 30 pm Chrißtchurch and north, daily 6 30am 250 pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays , at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m utsmore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday .... 10 30 am Elgi*, Wakanui, andßivei side, daily ... .„ 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newl&nds, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday .«. 630 am Greenatreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday .„ 6.30 a.m.- Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Fleming tow, daily ... S 45 pm tioweliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday., .. 10 30 am Aighbank, daily.. .. 630 am Dccl Forest, Tueßday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ... 1030 am Mount Somers, Springburn, Stayeley, Alford B'oreat, daily  .? .... 4 pm Methven, daily ... ... 2 50 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Baling, Rangifcafca, daily .« 10 30 am Demuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... .. 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily 30 pm WTayfield, Monday, Tuesday, •Iliaraday, and Friday ... 4 pm (Veßterfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ... 4 pix- Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day „ .- .- 4 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ,„, «« 315 pm

fflE ASHBTJBTON GPABDJAK i THURSDAY, MAf 11, 1899



' Drunken at c'en, droughty in the morn ing.' The best substitute for Glenlivet is pure unblended Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee TEA*—Shearman Bros, agents Don't Cough.—Relief can be obtained immediately. Use "Keating's Cough Lozenges "-—well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bsdtime ensures rest, Sold everywhere in tins 13|d each. 'How sweet you are and fresh' (King John). Most appropriate to Diamond TsAS.—Shearaan Bros, »genta ,



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i WANTED KKOWN.-Nichoi,as & Pickpoek have in Stock a Choice Selection of Ladies' and Geiitlwien's Dancing Shoes. fXTANTEDKNOWN,—ThatNiCHOLAs f T & Pickfobd have just Landed a Big Line of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed Quality. WANTED KNOWN.—That Nicao las & Pickjfoeb's is the only shop in Ashburton where the famous Adapted Boot can be obtained. WAITED KNOWN,-Ladies In want of a First-clase Walking Shoe should try the famous Bostock Brand at Nicholas & Pickford's, TVTANTRD KNOWN.-Nicholas & Tt Pickfokd have just Landed a large Line oi Warm Slippers for Winter. Call and Inspect. WANTED KNOWN. -Nicholas & Piokfokd, Boot Makers, East Street, make a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boots and Shoes to order. All work Guaranteed. WANTED KNOWN,—When in doubt as to where to »»ke your Repairs, remember that Niohoias <& PICKFORD always Guarantee Satisfaction 4 166 FOB BALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, /CONSISTING of 13 acres, 3 roods, 3 V^ perches of excellent land, situate Allen's Road, Allentot,, together with com fortable Dwelling of 6 rooms; also numerous convenient outbuildings, including Stable, containing 6 loose boxes, Harness and Men's Room. I also have £150 Appropriation in the Ashburton Industrial Building Society for sale. MONEY "TO LEND. I have special sums of £200 and £600 to lend on freehold security, at lowest rates of interest* OHAS. J. STYOHE, 5 90 Arcade. ""NOTICE OF EEMOVALr ASHBURTON $0 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. fTIHE Society has REMOVED its Office JL from The Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett Street, in the Old Bank Building. Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 8.30 every pay night. FRED. MAKEIG, •- 5 100 Secretary.



J. V. DE BEEE -VTEW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH P L A (D E, on hard white metal. New Designs In a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS,"~CLOCKS, CLOCKS, New line* suitable for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed, JHWELLEBY JEWELLEEY Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every maih ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in m u factoring Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Ouly competent workmen employed. J. V. DE~ BEEE, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER oV WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. HENEY STEPHENBON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part of the county. Advancea made on Goods placed ip my naads for Sale* v Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: I Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oa time pay mants from JiOs per month. HENRY STEFHENSON, AUCTIONEER I i For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubtedly Morton's Camomile Pills They can confidently bo recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once as a splendid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold in bottles, Is lid, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medicine ■fenders throughout the world



; f SHEARMAN BROS. 1 \WJ E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES EOBNSBY k IUNSOME PLOUGH QHAhES. PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S BOOT & CAfcTOii OILS GUNS &" .AMMUNITION.. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Gam. Eloy's and Club Cartridges end ' Ammunition of all kinds. ' Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowest price, would benefit by giving us a call, LAWPP, LAMPS, AND LAMP WARE. Hanging Parlour Lamps, Hail Lamps, Table lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracks Lamps and Stom-ley fa Patent Safety Lamps in endlesß variety. lump Chimneye, Globes, Shades, Wicks, and Burners of every description btatle Lanterns, liable Luiterns in all shapes and tizos ENAMEL WARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received from the Manu.'ac'urars a Large and Assorted Sbock of the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jags, Stewpans, Cupa and Saucers, Mugs, Plates, Dishes, Pie Dishea, Cullenders. Basins, Dippera, ets., etc., which we are disposing of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. i^AA CASES LIGHT OF THE AGifi OIL, j»aa OKJV i s o TEST. 500 The Finest Oil in the Market. _.T£AS^_XEii..,._TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas. Subsfeiuti* redncuon tii taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotoh Oream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bass s li^glifch and Manning's Bottled Alos and Stouts, and all other Wines and fepints always on hand. BEST HOUSE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brushftrare, Groceries at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & KETAJL GROCERS, IRONMONGER,' WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, M.VKKET HOUSE, BUKJSETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53 NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, A RE causing intense excitement and interest to the Ladies' of Aahburton and else- X^ where And no wonder, when they sen the unequalled and unparalleled value we are now offering in Every Department at " THE CORNER." We have opened up Hundreds of Pounds worth of New Goods, and as we are doing an extensive and «o ahead business, are not afraid that any accumulation of Stock will be left ab the end of the Season. Well Bought Fashionable Goods, with an eye to business, can never upset the Purse and the Person. J ' OUR DRESSES! DRESSES ! DRESSES I ] n ?, c rai?o ifal-r? iats ' and Lovely Designs are worth noting, especially the Green Fabrics. LADIH-S. — Lo sive disappointment, place your orders at once. LOVELY MILLINERY »nd all Classes of SHOW ROOM GOODS make a Grand Dis play. Beautiful Straw and Felt Hats, and Girla' and Children's requirements are not tot gotten by us. OUR FANCJY DEPARTMENT is up-to-date io everything MANTLKS, CAPfcS, JACKKTB, imported from Melbourne and Sydney at Low Prices. MISSES COATS, Splendid Variety ; Ladies' and Girla' Bf-ci^toshes in all shapes. HUB. WRAP 3 and NECKLETS all the rage, also large lot FUR TRIMMINGS, call early and select for yourselves. All our Manchester and General Household Lines, for variety and quality cannot be beaten, . n™Ioi IU,ILI^A Gi£ nd DcsigDS afc Marvellous Prices, LINOLEUMS and FLOOR «r i \ Wldths» Down Quilte, and Eiderdown, large stock and low prices. Rubs (Wool and Goal) at cutting prices. Carpet Squares at desperate prices. OUR CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT is replete with New Gooda-Here are a few quotations :— Men's Covert Coata 37a 6d, Men's W.P. Coats 32s to 60s ; specially selected Heavy lweed Suits 29$ 6d ; specially nice lot of Boys'acd Youths' Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Sailor Suits and Reefer Coats B INSPECTION INVITED, i



j Wanted. 1171KKSH Oysters, Fieri Rabbits, and all "JJ kinds of fresh Fish by eXpraas To-night.—J. h. Jewitt. 5 112 i — j /""I 0O D Ked Carrots, 15s per ton at VX J. Millichamp's, Terrace Nursery, x'.shbmtun. 5 91 WANTED a Lad to look after a horse and trap, work in garden, and make himself generally useful* Apply, before Monday next, to MBS Stewabd, Burford, East Bolt. 5 109 ON FRIDAY Evening next, the 12 h inst, in the Orange Hal!, a iarewell Social will be given to Mb and Mes G. A. Simmers, to which all past and present, pupils, parent, end friends are cordially invittd. 5 111 rj"l KY Kobthcote and Heffobd for Men's JL and Boys' Clothing and Boots at low Prices for Servic ' big Goods. KbVIEW of Reviews for April, Chil dren'a Bazaar, Mother^ Help. New vooka —The Cruise of the Cuohalot, Daugh* ters of Babylon, Robert Bruce, Malcolm Rnrh • Cheap editions—VViih Kitchener to Khartoum, At tho Sign «t the four, Adven f . t»res of Sherlock Holmes, and many others, 9J each. —H. M. Jones. SILOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Unions (26lbs Is), Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc, delivered free withiu the Belf. Money returned for any article «iot giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will tell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock 'Street. 5 10 fTIRY NOKTHCOTE AND HefFOED'S D9W JL Dressmaker, and piacy your order earlj. Grand lot of "Materials" at The Corner. t T. Bullocfe. . "MAY li7~" RAKAIA-COITAGE PROPERTY, MR T BJLLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr Wm. Simpson to Sail ] by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date,— His Property at Rakaia, being Section No, 353, containing 1 Rood, with Cottage, &0,, thereon, situated in Michael Street. Inspection Invited. Liberal terms of payment. Note time of sale—ll.3o a m. T«"~BULLOCK, 5 53 Aucuoneer. OOTTaGE AND SEOTiON AT HAMPSTEAD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Owner, to Sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 13th Inert; Section 254, containing 1 Rood, situated in Cambridge Street, on which is erected a Cottage of Four Rooms. Will be sold on lExceptionally Easy Terms of Payment. Sale at 11.30 a,m. T. BULLOCK, 5 56 Auctioneer. BATUKDAY, MAY 13. LARGE Stable about 30 x 15—13 ft stud, including 2 stalls, chaff house, trap shed and loft., iron roof and gable end, for sale for removal. Now erected on the back portion of T.S. 779, C*6S Street. Mr T. Bullock has received instructions to soil the above by Auction ab the Arcade on the date named AT H. 30 am. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect. T. BULLOCK, I 5 61 Auctioneer. f ' .'.."" ""■T"" 1" ..' ■'- ■ «-.»■■»».. ...in... ««, Henry Stephenson. UNDER DISTRESS FOR RENT. SATURDAY, MAY 13. SINGERS' Sewing Machine, nearly now, Tables, Chairs, Sofa, Bedsteads, Crockery, Clock, Copper, Kitchen Utensils, Etc. No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer. 5.106 ; | SATUKDAY, MAY 18. I A QUANTITY Tins Lollies, Bottle! Lollies, Confectionery, Paper Bags, Lollie Tins, etc. ALSO-Bed Quilts, Books, Sundries, etc. Without Reserve* 5 108 HENRY STEPHENSON. PUBLIC NOTICES™ ~~" ™~N OTI CE, ~~~ RE JAMES DENT, DECEASED. ALL Persons having claims against the late James Dent, deceased, are re quested AT ONOE to send their accounts to the Executors, care of E. G. Crisp, solicitor, Ashburton. Dated this 10th day of May, 1899. E. G. CRISP, Solicitor, 5 98 Ashburton. "Tinwald town distriotT EXTRAORDINARY VaOAISOY. PURSUANT to the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, and Amendments thereto, and the Town Districts Act, 1881, and Amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an Election of One Candidate'to fill the vacancy caussd by the resignation of Mr Edward Gates from the Tinwald Town Board, will be held on MONDAY, May 22, 1899, in the Temperance Hall, Tiowald. Nominations, in the prescribed form, must be delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him, and delivered at tho Temperance Hall, Tinwald, before Noon on MONDAY, May 15, 1899. ALFRED A 4 FOOKS, Returning Officer. May 6, 1899. 5 71 Aahburton, 10th May, ISG9, Mr John O'Bbibn, Ashburton. T-\EAR SIR,— I beg to tender you an apology for having stated that you were guilty of having forged my name to an order drawn on Mr D. Thomas. At the time I made the state ment I had quite forgotten having signed the order, bub on reflection I remembered having done so. I therefore unreservedly withdraw what I said, and admit I waa entirely in the wrong in saying what I did. You are at liberty to publish this letter if you so desire. Yours truly, 5 112 EDWARD CORBETT. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. A MEETING of the Aahburton Borough Council will be held on MONDAY, May 15th, instt, at 7 30 p.m.,, for the pur> pose of hearing and determining Claims and Objections to the Burgess Roll* HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor* Atbburton, May 11,1899. 5 110



SYNOPSIS OF NKW ADVERTISEMENTS. Collins and Co—New advertisement Carson and Co—New advettisamenb Wanted—A lad Jewitt—Fresh fiah and oy.sters Henry Sfcepheniion—Sale of confectioaery, books, etc Mr and Mrs Simmers—Farewell social Ashburton Botcvgh Council—Meeting on Monday, M>y 15. W ANTEDATEAMS7~ TT7ANTED Teams for Carting Grain, Appiy 5 114 FRIEDLANDER Bros., Limited CARSON & 00*8 A NNUAL tftocV -taking Sal c COMMENCES S A/1 UK DAY, MAY 13th. £1000 WOBTH 0F TEAS, GROCERY'S. BICYCLES & CYCLE ACCESSORIES, L \MPo, CUTLERY & ELECTRO . PLATE, BRUSH WARE, ] GLASS. CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, To be Cleared In 55 Weelts. BEST ROLLKtt FLOUR during SALE, •£6 16s per ton nett ...WBUiaye_Bow JjaJitsok-arici land!ng rx s.B * Kaikoura,'' Tokomarn,' and ' Rimu taka,' Shipments of First-Class CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, which will be included iv the Sal.-. Hoping to ba ftvored with your patronage,— Yours Respectfully,— CARSON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, Sole Agents for "Kukos Teas," Tancred Street. Hh Iff/MSE^&vm %W Jt Vi JJEMbH §^■1 «ni' mlhvKZdSußßS^u R9M Imy jJjmSffßMKmgmfm] am |gK A yPv ■ < ,-S 4* ft " ftp^'^K fc'yyftwil nillfillk |y«^i*»^B^M " TRIAD " Prize Competitions. rpHIS MONTH the «Triad ' offers prizes X. for competitions as under : — £ b d For Best sentence from the word't W-e-M-i-n-g-t-o-n. Closed 20th I 9flfl March. Winner; MissNTriggs, j * v v Cbristchuroh J For the best design (in monotone),^ for heading for the Triad. Youthß or girls under 18. Ciosed 20th ■ 2 0 C April. Gold Medal, awarded to John Hartley, Dunedin j For the correct sentence repre-*\ sented by the following initials : T T- I F P I— T- A A 8^ 3 0 0 I M To close 20th M&y. Dressing-Case, value— J For the best coloured Map of Aua-"\ 'tralia; size of paper :24 x 18 j inches. For 6th Standard boys! o0 0 and g^rls attending any of the j public schools. To close 20th 1 June. Watch, value— J For best short story of aboub 1500% worda (or page of Triad). For I young people under 20. j 1 0 0 To close 20th July. ) Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not less thaa 53 for goods purchased from one of the advertisers in the 'Triad,' or for goods advertised in the ' Triad." Competitions to be potted to " Manager Triad,' Dunedin." The result of each competition will, when possible, be given in the ' Triad' in issue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Dr Speer, Wellington Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Jones, H M Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, H, and Co, X Jams Lochhead, R Maypole Soap and Monkey Brand Soap Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer Neil, Jas, Herbalist Nelson, Moate and Go's Teaa N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Orr, A, Draper Sandemon's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Company Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond Suratura Tea -. Three Castle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarectea Van Houten's Cocoa and Chocolate • Wahoo' Loaaby's, «Roolibah' Loaeby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may j enter) Westport Coal Co, J L Gillies, Agent Wilson, Balk and Co,, French Coffee and Ouvah Tea Yankee Cork Tipped Cigarettes Zeaiandia Boots 7BANK CURTIS, niHE Leading Pratoical Watchmaker, JL Jeweller, and Optician, East Street. FULL STOCK OF— ROTHERHAMS ROTHERHAMS NICKEL WATCHES NICKEL WATCHES WATERBURYS WATERBURYS • NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. THE PLACE FOR Spectacles- Spectacles. (Correct fit guaranteed.) REPAIRS. REPAIRS. No waiting, all work done to time. WEDDING PRESENTS. M Very choice assortment in Plateware, ctt.