THE OHAU.

—■ • ■■.-♦—■- Supposed to Have Foua&ered- With regard bo the missing Ohau, Mr W. Ai Kennedy, manager of the Wellington branch of the Union Steamship Comply, B6Dt & further telegram of inquiry to the lighthouse-keeper ab the Cape, and the official replied aa follows:—" Ohau, when seln from Cape Campbell first, was about ten miles cff, making fair headway. When last seen was about two or three milea from the lighthouse, heading aouth. Blew very hard from dark Saturday Eight till 13 a.m» Sunday. Confident it was Ohau, not Hesketh. Just before dark could distinguish red funnel. Masthead light was seen ab 520 pm, No sign after that, although looked for off and on till 10 p. m." The fact that the Ohau was off Cape Campbell lost Saturday is corroborated by the officers of the Hesketh, who were about fifteen miles astern of her. The general belief of experienced mariners here is that the Ohau has foundered in the hurricane whioh was caging at the time. The Lyttelton limes comments on the information to hand as follows .-—There now fteema so doubt that the Union Steamship Company's steamer Ohau with all hands has foundered. Captain Sutherland, of the iceamer Rosamond, which arrived at Lyttelton on Saturday from Greymouth, reports having sighted the Ohau at 12.40 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, about midway between Cape Ko&moru and Wellington Head, or in what is known aa the Koamoru Channel, whioh is just at the opening of Cloudy Bay to steamers steering a course from the West Coast towards Cape Campbell. The Rosamond was then on a passage from Lyttelton to Greymouth, and had experienced very dirty weather on the southern side of the Cape. The Ohau waa then in comparatively fair weather, as she would not feel the furious southerly storm until she neared Cape Campbell She would be in the position indicated by the light house keeper at the Cape at about two o'clock, and it is the general opinion amongst mariners who know the capabilities of the Ohau and the conditions of the sea ab that point that she has been engulfed. The Ohau, with 750 tons or 800 tons of coal under her hatches, and 12,000 or 13,000ft of timber on deck would in anything but fine weather bo little better than u " half tide rock," to use an expression frequently applied to the avenge collier. Captain Brewer evidently tried to force bis way against the elements, and in the struggle that ensued the elements proved the stronger. The general opinion appears to be that finding it was impossible) to make headway against the seas the cap tain attempted to run back for shelter, and the deeply laden craft was swallowed up in the mountainous seas, going down with all hands, The Rosamond passed the Co rinna, then the Omapere and Herald during the same afternoon. The two latter vessels took shelter, bub the Corrina struggled on and passed the spot where the Ohau waa last seen, and within a very few miles of where, probably, Bbe fonndered a few hours later. TheOorinna came out of the trying orde&l with considerable damage and with her saloon flooded, but the Corinna ia tegarried as a far better sea boat than the Ohau. Very great sympathy is felb at Lyttelton for the members of the vessel's crew, many of whom were well known ab bhe poet.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

Spoken on the Tasinan Sea A Shaft Broken. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright' Sydnby, May 20 The Whangaroa, which has arrived from New Zealand, reports speaking the Perthshire 450 miles easb of Sydney oh Saturday last. Her tail shaf s was broken. The master of the Whangatoa found all well aboard. May 21 The Whangaroa sighted the Perth shire at midnight on the 12th inst , 450 miles east of Sydney. Oaptain Cozens boarded her next day and ascertained that she broke her tail shaft when two days out from Sydney. When found she was lying between the tracks of the Auckland and Wel lington steamers. The captain wishes to return to Sydney. The vessel's position was longitude 16010 East, latitude 85 20 South. She has drifted backwards and for wards about twenty miles a day, and -was bearing eastward when the Whangarpa left. The latter encountered rather rough weather after leaving the Perthshire all well aboard. The Champion left last night on the search. Two more tugs have been sent in search of the Perthshire. The Mokoia, which sailed on Saturday, keeps a look out. As strong westerly winds are blowing, it is expected the Perthshire will drift towards New Zealand. The shaft broke in the tube, and it was impossible to mend it, but it was secured. She failed to make any pro gress under sail. 1 ■-• mwm ■".<!!'. There was great satisfaction in Christ church and Lytteltoa on Saturday evening when ib became known that the Perthshire had been reported, all well. It was stated that the good news had been at once cabled Home, where re-insurances on the steamer bad been effected at as high as 40 per cent.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) 04IE0, May 20 The Khalifa has moved his following to the Dartagella mountains.

THE TRANSVAAL.

—,— « _ United Preoj Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyrights Pretoria, May 20 The Johannesburg conspirators in clude two " agents provocateurs," and several drunken wastrels, The attempt of the Government organ to magnify the affair into a second Jameson, raid excites derision. The Commissioner of P-olioe is supposed to have discovered the plot in ofdar to retain control of the detective department.

SPORTING.

TAKAPUNA RAGES. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, May 20 The following are remaining results :— Pony Eace-—Cuisine, 1, Koy 2, Lena 3. Dividends~£B 8s and £9 Bs. Little Wonder was scratched. Birthday Handioap.—St. Ursula 1, Doc tor 2, Aulk Reekie 3.' Dividend— £20 148 and £9 4a. So Kilda was scratched. First Hurdles—Bellman 1, Nor'«West> 2, Drum Hrjor 3. Dividends—£3 9s and £3 13a. Maiden Steeplechase —Orusado 1, Vol. tigeur 11. 2, Nellie 3. Dividends—£ll 15a and £8 2a.. Royal Handicap.—Par tan Jeannie 1, Red Lancsr 2, St. Elmo 3. Dividends—£6 12s and £5 168. '

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THE BICYCLE THEFT CASE.

——,„■ , , Before Messrs Harrison and Upton, Jus tices of the Peace, ab the Couithouae this morning, James Enstea was charged with haviog, on April 21, at the Ashburton race course, stolen a bicycle, the property of J. H. Rickman, and a bicycle lamp, the pro p rty of D. J. Mclntyre. Accused was re- I manded from Chriatchurch, and was brought lup in custody. Mr Gassidy appeared for accused. The charge of stealing the bicycle was proceeded with first. J, EL Rickman said that on April 21, he was at the ABhburton races* At about three o'clock he reached the course, riding a bicycle, and placed the machine against (he iron fence, along with sever.;! other machines. Left the course after iha last race—about half-past five, and went to look for his bicycle, but found it was gone from the place he left it. Did not know the ac cused, and never saw him in his life. Wit ness's machine was a Massey-Harris, and it was in good repair. Paid £23 for it, and the receipt produced waß the one he he re ceived for its payment. The date of the re ceipt was November 19, 1897, and the num ber of the machine was 1611. The naves of the wheel were yellow, and the rims were of wood, with two blaok lines. Identified the machine in Oourt by a bend in the handle. One of the handles was gone; it had a red tip. The band of the firm and the lamp braokeb had been taken off, and the rims had been painted black. The number had been filed off. A piece had been knocked out of one of hit padals, and the machine before the Court had this defect. The rubber wag worn on one of his pedals, and he had sub stituted leather. Ihis was the case in the machine before the Court. The toe-slips were borrowed from a friend. Those on the machihe were the borrowed oues. Could Identify the machine further, if a lyre were taken off, ajod the place where the tube had been repaired shown. Had not used the machine much, and valued it when stolen at £20. Did not authorise anyone to take the machine. There waa no lamp on his machine. By Mr Cassidy—The handleß were rever sible, and could be changed from right to left. Could positively aweAr that the machine in Court was hie. Constable Moore said that he knew ac cused. Saw him last on April 21, inJJast Street, Aehbarton. He then asked witness where he could hire a " bike." Directed him to Gates, Lowry, and Co., and he weafe in that direction. Later he saw him get into a cab at the Post Office, to go to the races. Asked him if he had got a " bike," aod he replied, "No; shut up." Thought it was Dalley'a cab accused went in. Saw him again a little after four. He was then walk ing, and seemed to be in a hurry. He had nothing with him. By Mr Cassidy—He did not appear to be the worse for liquor. T. N. Grange, ho^elkeeper, said ho saw accused on April 21, on which day he was at his hotel for breakfast. Was not sure that he had slept at the hotel. Had a special room at the hotel for bicycles, bub could nob Bay accused had a bicyclo. Had the booth at the races, and saw accused there on April 21, at about two o'clock. Cashed a cheque for him then, and did not remember seeing him again; James O'Neil, a clerk at the railway station, Rafcaia, said he bonked a bicycle by the express to Christchurch on the evening cf April 21, for a man named " East." Did not remember any Christian name. The man I who booked the machine had a fair moustache and had no whiskers. Accused was like the man, but witness would nob swear to him. H. L. Foster, crane driver, Christchuroh railway station, said he resided at Syden. ham. Knew the accuse 4. He lived for a month with him at Sydenham. Accused went to Ashburton oa April 20 and returned the following day by the evening express. Met him at the platform when the train arrived. He had a bicycle with him, but did not see any lamp. Could not Bay that he took a bicycle away with him. He told witness he had bought the machine at Ash burton for £5. Could not swear Ihut the machine in Court was the b'cycle he brought with him, but ifc waa like it. Constable Barke, Chrialchurch, said that he saw the accused in Colombo street, Sydenham, on May 4. He was standing on the footpath holding a bicycle. Asked to have a look at the bicycle, as one had been Btolen from Ashburton, and he was SU3 pected of having stolen it. Examined the machine, and told him it answered the dis cription of the one that had been stolen from Ashburton on April 21. Ho said there was some mistake, as this bicycle had been sent to him from Dunedin for sale by a man named Foster, a few days previously. In answer to a question by witne s, accused said he had no letter of advice regarding the machine. The bicycle in Court was in the same condition as when witness took charge of it. The number had been filed off, and the name of the maker removed. There was a lamp on the machine. Accused reserved his defence and was committed for trial at the Ohristchurch sitt ings of the Supreme Court on May 29. The charge of stealing the lamp was then taken, andjas the article was only 25a in value, it was decided to deal with the case summarily. D. J. Mclntyre, farmer, said that on April 20, he left hie bicycle with a lamp on it in the right-of-way at Mrs Patterson's restaurant This was about a quarter to seven, and about twenty minutes later went for his machine and found the lamp gone, It was a solar acetylene lamp. Th,e lamp produced had a small dent on the screw and one of the threads rubbed off. His had the same marks. (sbve 32a 6d foe the lamp when it w&3 new. By Mr Cassidy-r-Oould only go by the marks, and was prepaied to swear by them. The breakage in the inside of the lamp had been done since it left his possession, and he atill swore it was his lamp. Had had two or three acetylene lamps, Constable Burke repeated the evidence given in the former case. The lamp was fastened on with a screw, and the latter was damaged as now shown in Court. For the defence, Mr Cassidy called .John Carl, licensee of the Empire Hotel. Witness identified the lamp in Oourt »b hie. It was his property on May On that day Eastes was larking in bis place, and knocked down witness's bicycle and injured the lamp. Witness was nob present ab the time, and next morning accused came in and told him that he had caused the damage to the machine. He arranged with witness for a new one from Oates, Lowry, <& Co., and got the old one away with him. Had no doubt about the lamp being the one he gave to accused. Th,e internal alterations were made by witness, who had the lamp in use for five months. The Bench said Mr Carl's description was far clearer than Mr Mclntyre'a, and dis missed the case.

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11 Thh Ghost."—The idiot who has for some evenings past been trying to frighten women and children in the lower parb of the town came very near sustaining injuries last night that might have ended seriously for him. By two unearthly yells, uttered in the vicinity of the Fire Brigade Station, a person wearing some sort of white envelop.' ment, and waving his arms semaphore' fashion, turned out all the women folks in ! the locality and brought upon him a number of young athlefcea who were finishing an argument at the corner of the bank. They went in hot pursuit, and the •' ghost" dodged through the fences and trees about the residences in Burnett Street just opposite | the Fire Brigade Station. Bricka from a i heap at Mr Crum's house were the missiles j seleoted, and as they were in the hands of [ willing •« bowlers," one of those shots would have easily proved fatal to this ghost in the I flesh had he not the good luok to get away i in a different) direction from that taken by the majority of his pursuers. Twe of the latter, however, got on the right track, and seizing a man who joined them from a fence, held him. He, however, in reply to ques tions said he was ''after the ghost," and that the genuine ghost was ahead of him. He was allowed to go, and disappeared like a rocket. He is known, however, and his name has been handed over to the police.

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News in Brief.

, Members of the Caledonian Assembly wil ■60 by advertisement that: owing to the holidays, and the ball being ongiged, the olass will not be held Vii« week. Jusfc a reminder of r.iie R v J. R Chrk'r limelight lecture entorieii^meiit iu the Orangt' Hall to-night. There will be a mus'cai programme as well.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

May.

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Sporting. WINBLOW QPORTS A.IS& MACING* QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1899 TO BE BELD AT WINBLOW* President—Mr Donald McLean. Vice- Presidents—Messrs JON Grigg, G A M Buckley, and W Su'herhnd. Judge—Mr E G Crisp. Starter—Mr DThomas Cleik of the Course—Mr B Hank-,. Clerk of the Scales—Mr P O'Halloran. Handicappers— A Committee. Treasurer —Mr W Sutherland. Stewards-Messrs W Sutherland, W Huston, G James, R Gourley, J Moßohan, J Cos ck, T Harild, J Sutherland, H R«un<y. PBOGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, »:>'l South Island Trotting Association.) First Race to Start at 11.30 Sharp. I—Maiden Handi@ap, of 5 sovs ; second horse to save entry fee, sfx furlongs. For horses that have never been nominated for an advert'sed race. Nomination 6s, ac eptai ca free. j 2— Publicans' Trot Hand:cap (optional l saddle or harness), of 7 sovs j second horse to save entry fee; ]£ mile, for hjrees that have never won a stake, Nomination 7» 6<J, acceptance fred. 3 -Wi>slow Handicap, of 10 sovs; second hor^e 1 sov from the stake ; one mile. For horses that have never won over £20 in stakes. Nomination 10;, acceptance free. 4—Open Thot Handicap (in Baddie), of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 1 6ov from the stake ; two miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance free. 6 -Pony Race Handicap, of 7 sovs; second boree to receive 15s. For portiei 14.2 and under; four furlongs. Nominations ss, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6 -Ladies' Pussje, of 5 sovs; second horse to receive 10a For horses that have never won over 6 aovs at time of starting ; six furlongs. Nomina tion 10d, acceptance free. 7 - CONSOLATION TeOT HANDICAP, of 5 sovb (optional saddle or harness) ; one mile. For beaten horses. Nomina tion si, to be made immediately after the Pony Race. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The1 —The Meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing; the Trotting Races under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected wich the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3—All Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance Fee* go to the funds of the Club. 4—Winners of any event to incnr a penalty of lOlbt. S—NOMINATIONS for all races except Consolation Trot, accompanied by fee, I pedigree, age, description, and performances i of horses, and colors of the riders muat be in ' writing, and in the handi of the Seoretary, at Winslow Hotel, Window, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 6th day of May, 1899 6—AH tiden to wear colors, and weights in Trotting events to be not less that lOst. 7—All stakes will be paid in full. WElGHTS—Weights will be declared on or about SATURDAY, 13th day of May, ACCEPTANCES—Acceptances for handi caps sot later than 9 p!m. on SATURDAY, May 20th, 1899, Winslow Hotel. i ATHLETIC EVENTS. An Athletic Event will be run Im mediately after a racing event, I—Men's Race, 100yds Handicap. First prize 30d, second 10s. 2—Men's 120yds Handicap Hurdles (six ' flights) First prize £2, second 10j. 3- Boya* Race, 75yds (14 years and under) First prize 10j, second 2s 6d. 4—Men's Race, 220yds Handicap. First prize, £2, second £1. 5-Girls'Race, 60yds (14 and under) First prize 10a, second 2s 6d. 6—Old Men's Race (over 60 years), 75yds. First prize £1, second 6s. 7—Men's Race, 440yds. First prize £3. eeoond £1, third 10a. 1— Entrance fee 6 per cent on value of first prize. 2 -No second prize will be given unless three or more compete. 3—The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events. 4—Nominations, with entry fees and previous performances for Men's 100yds, 120yds, 220yds, and 440yds, muat be lodged with the Secretary not later than 0 p.m, on FRIDAY, 12 May, 1899. All other events, post entry. s—Winners to be subject to be re' handicapped. ADMISSION to Ground-la each Adult. Children half-price. Is each Horse. TRAINS STOP CLOSE TO COURSE. Refreshments and Amusements on the Ground, A. A. FOOKS, $ 156 Hon. Secretary. THE BARR* TOWN FLAT NO. 2 GOLD MINING COMPANY'. No Liability. npAKE NOTICE that the Seventh Call -L of One Shilling Per Share has been made, and is payable at the registered offl<roS«fe-SK nC nSrt Arcade. Ashburton, ?» WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of June! 1099* OH AS. J. STYOHE, 4)183 Legal Manager,



SPECIAL PUKCHASE OF LADIES' CAPES, 8s lid, 9s lid, 10s lid, 13s lid, UP to 60s. LADIES' JACKETS, 7s Sd, 8s lid, 9s 6d, 10s lid, & UPWARDS TO 555. FURS AND FUR TRIMMINGS, EVEMIsG ■]»;; ESSES, EVENING GLOVIS. FANS AND REQUISITES FOR THE BALL ROOM NOW ON VIEW. SPECIAL Lines in Gentlemen's Waterproof Ooats and Cardigan JackeU. Men's Boofci m splendid variety and yery cheap* Ladies 9 Shoes at Lowest Prices In Ashburton NW GOODS OPENING UP EVERY DAY. NORTHCOTE°& HEFFORD, " THE CORNER."



f f* rledlander Bros., Limited. « | TINWALD YARDS. I TUESDAY, MaY 23, 1899 WE Shall offer on account of various Clients, the following special lines of sheep;— T /IAA Forward Two and Four-tooth AUUU WKTETKRS. IAAA Forward Four and Bix-tooth lUUU WKTHERS. fiOO MERINO WETHERS. 1200 F(?RWARD (straight KK ( \ FORWARD LAMBS (straight 330 BALFBRE]D EWES <ia lamfe> 200 FREEZaRS* Also-Fat A Ptore Sheep, Cattle, & Pigs. PRIEDLANDKR BROS., LIMiTSD. c to* R« FRIEDLANDER, ° 18° Auctioneer. HORSE_ FAIR. /^UR Next PAIR will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8,1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIKDL4KDER BROS., Ltd. Fr-edlander Bros. mHE WELLKNOWN SINGLE-TREE X PROPERTY, Containing 2 160 ACRE]S, Situated near Alfoid Forest. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDKR BROS, Ltd., Land and Estate Agente, TTjTE are CASH Buyers of good linea of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also,— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GKASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ll». FAIRTON. TI7E are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots in this Township, Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or ! 10 Acre Block. APPLY AT ONOE TO FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS. I ». THOMAS i — f PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT LANE FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. LAND FOR ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS. j Fronting Fairfield and Great Sooth Boadi, within » few chains of Fairfield Freezing Worki. D THOMAS has received instructions • from Mr P. Hanrahan to Sell by Auction on an early date— R.3. 27429, containing 118* 2r. Within 15 chains of Freezing Works, admirably adapted either for Build ing purposes or Paddocks. To be Bold either in £, 5,10, or 20 acre Blocks. For particulars apply D. THOMAS, 5 203 Ashburton. i gggggggggg^gg^gga THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO. OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. TINWALB YARDS. TOESDAY, MAY 23, 1899 SPECIAL ENTRY. WE have received instructions from O. J. Harpkb, Esq., Haokthorne, to Sell on above date, a Splendid Line consist* ing of QAA VERY FORWARD FIRST- OyjyJ CROSS WETHERS, (Four and Six-tooth.) T. F. GIBSON, Manager. 5 198 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. Tenders, ASHB.URTON~~DOMAIN BOARD. fTIENDERS are invited for Ploughing and X taking oneorop of Outs off the Domain Paddocks, about 32 Acres. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 29th inst. OHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. M»y23,1899. 5 200



Wanted. TjlOR SALE-First-class Dining Room in X? centre of Ashburton, doing good business. For terms, etc., apply P. Keller, Ashburton. 5 201 TT7 ANTED Known—The Caledonian VV Assembly ib postponed till Wedses» pay, 31st.—F. G. Tucker, Secretary. 5 199 LOST — Bay Gelding, aged ; probably wandered towards Rakaia. Finder rewarded on returning same to J. Chap _ an, Tancred Street. 5 196 rpHE Austral Botanic Co., of Wellington, X have opened a Branch in Saunders' Buildings. First-class Herbal Remedies at Moderate Prices.—M. Jackson. Manager. 5J16 FRESH Supply—ln His Steps, Richard Bruce, Malcolm Kirk, and others by | Sheldon, cloth or paper editions. Spurgeon's Sermons, inoluding Messages to the Multi tude, Sermon on Hope, On the Love of Christ, etc. Cheap editions of Te&nyson's Poems } With Kitchener to Khartoum."—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. ANTED KNOWN—That I have" _e" ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are in search of reliable goods, As usual, Repairs done at once; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hamilton is etill paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies watted on at shot test notice. Note the add rets— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. WANTED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladies) with fur Collars at Nqbth- COTE and Hefjfobd's for 13s lid; going fast. JILOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26lbs Is), Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc., delivered free within the Belf. Money returned for any article nob giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2a 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelnck Street. 5 10 VY7" ANTED Known—That we have been u fortunate in securing a job Una of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap Buits for boys'clothing ; new colorings and choica patterns.—Mitchell & Turne* FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie» and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street WANTED Known—Good v iue for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. PHOTO Frames, Cabinet size, 6d each' three for Is 3d; Carte de Visite Frames, 6d each, three for la 3d. .Special cheap values to clear, Photo Albums from 2s 6d to 60s. Ladies' Companions, Writing and Dressing Cafes ; Gents do j Blectro- , plated ware.—H. M. Jones. I WANTED Known—Dressmaking at Northcote and Hkffobd's. Coat and Skirt Costumes from 14s 6d upwards. Dresses from 10a 6d upwards. BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d per I Bag, or 303 per Ton. Crushed C»ts 4* 6d per sack. Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201b a la, at Flbtcher Bros., Ashburton. FUR SALE. /^.OOD StrongGentlemen's Milton Bicycle, i VJT Dunlop Tyres, Twin Roller Chain. Price~£7. 5 202 NZ. CLOTHING FACTORY. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ASHBURTON NO 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE Society haa REMOVED its Office 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 Secretaryt ".. ~a T. BULLOCK. — TO LET, "~~ AT A LOW RENTAL, ROOMS conveniently situated in Bank Buildings, Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, FOR REMOVAL LARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft stud, inclading 2 Btalls, chaff house, trap shed and loft; now erected on the back portion of T S 779, Cass street. Apply to T. BULLOCK, _______ Agent. FOR SALK"~~ " CAPITAL BUILDING SITE. BEING T.S. No. 795, containing -J acre, Cox Street, level first-class land for garden purposes. T. BULLOCK TO LET. COMFORTABLE Dwelling of Six Rooms with Verandah, wash house with copper built in, etc., well situated on the Beach Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, ¥o~~IWt 9 " THAT old established Butcher's Shop in East Street, formerly occupied by Mr Digby. Apply to T BULLOCK. FOR SALE."" COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. 500 acres, 500 GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Being R.S. 32,732, 32,734 and 32,965, below the Railway Line, fenced etc. To be sold at a considerable loss to the present owner. ' Terms can be arranged. Apply to OP. BULLOCK, | Agent j