THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

Another Unsuceesful Search

United Press Assooi&tvon—By Electric Telegraph-—Copyright Sydney, June 2 The tag Hero has returned from a cruise of 2500 miles without seeing anything of the Perthshire, The Mararoa has instructions to make a search for the Perthshire. The Haurota, which left Newcastle to-night, for Wellington, will also search.

Ignited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Auckland, June 2 The ojptein of the Stella reports that he cruise I kn fur as latitude 31, longitude 169, and suw no sign o! the Perthshire. He returned , to port owing to the sevete weather. The Stella has again left m search of the Perthshire. . Wellington, June 2 The Wajkare, which lefo for Sydney to night, has taken 250 tons of coal extra and twenty dt>zen blue lights, and will make for the" Saat reported position of the -Perthshire and zigzag along the line between it and the North Gape m hopes of finding the steamer. I

News in Brief.

Attention is directed to a Mission Service to be held m tha Orange Hall, to-morrow night, at a quarter-past eight. Last Monday Mr T. Stone sold on hU farm at Greenstreet 120 very prime wethers to Messrs Nioolt Bros, for £1 0* 6d per head; Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd, have for •ale by private treaty two blocks of land m the Alford Bpaxton Survey district—in all about 200 acres. Anyone requiring a email farm should give these blocks their attention. The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association have obtained 20s per head on the farm for a Una of about 400 fre zing wethers, sold on account nf Mr John Corbitt, Wakanul. Mr T. Scaly has for sale at his nursery, j River Bank, about 240,000 trees of all descriptions, including forest and fruit frees, etc. Those who intend to plant out this eeason should give him a call, and take the opportunity of maktßg an <?arly selection. Messrs Nicholas and Pickford have a novelty at their booo shop m Kast Street), m the shape of a lubber goloßhed soled snow shoe or boon, which may be worn over the ordinary boot if necessary. These shoes are felt-lined, appear to be very easy and Com fortable, and fastened with a clasp. Doctors and nurses, who hava to turn out at all times m the night, would find them a great com fort. The firm also make boots to order a specialty.

ma ACJiiJUIiTOa GDAHDIAN, SATDBDAY, JONE 3, 1899



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Funeral JNotice. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTUIE Friends of Mrs Sargisaon ar«respect- X fully informed that the Funeral of her late beloved daughter, Susannah, will move from her residence, Eiffelton, on SUNDAY, at 2 p.m., for the Waterton Cemetery. THO3. H. UNDRILL AND CO, 6 10 Undertakers. MONEY. i?l *iKCI T0 LBND» m one or more obi f *J\J sums, at lowest current rates of interest, upon first mortgage of freehold lands. Apply to 5 252 MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTOK A T the request of Electors from all parts of the Electorate, I have decided to conteab the Aahburton Seat at the Forth coming Election, m the Liberal interest. Your Obedient Servant. W. 8. MAS LIN. 5 192 HOUSE FOR SALE. FOR Sale m Cameron Street, oneminnte's walk from Railway Station, Domain, and Library—One quarter-acre Section, with well built, convenient n?w House, containing five rooms (plastered); also Bath-room, Scul lery, and Wash-house, with copper aod pump. Gas laid on.—Apply 5 274 F. STANDISH, Cameron Strwt. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. FRESH Tenders will be received at the Office of the Society, up to 5 p.m. on FRIDAY Next, the 9bh inst, for the 42nd Appropriation of £300. CHASk J. STYCHE, 6J^ Secretairy. CRICKET. ~~ A GENERAL MEETING of the {Ash burton Cricket Club will be held In the CountyCoufoil Ohamberson TUESDAY, June 6, at 8 p.m. Business : Election of Delegates. 6 28 H. 0. PERCY, Hon. Beo. —^—, . JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Club will be held m the Arcade Chambers, on TUEbDAY, June 6, atßp«m. DOUGLAS R. KEVELL, 6 23 Hon, Sec.



o g § B i <ri *. . - s d e ■ol| i IS h». - P, < Z S 2h ho g 3 3 W-Z JR O « . ■■ * <5 ft ' S HS.K-- s * § H1 | ■sS I 1 ! of" n«§! i g M p o t> & ■ QO CO OOSH OOQ j fe hr -g g g H H H , W PH * X « -g g 11 M FOE SALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN,PROPERTY Alienton District. 3 ACRES ODD. g /Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, V> with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consulting of Washhouse, with Copper built m, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality | the property of Mr R. Murray. Having sold his business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. DD BULLOCK. TO LET, OMALL SHOP or Office m the Arcade T BULLOCK. '



SHEARMAN HP OS. : V¥^ E OAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOBNSBY & RANBOME PLOUGH SHAKES PLOUGH CHAINS, -NEAT'S FOOT & CAbTOB OILS ■ GUNS & AMMUNITION, Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and Club Cariridges'ani Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition afc the lowest price, would bpn.fi by giving ua a caU. .LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMPWARE. I Hanging Parlour Lamps, H*!l Lamps, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracke Lamps and Stoneley's Patent Safety Lamps m endless variety, 1 Lamp Chimneys, Globes, Shades, Wicks, and Burners of every description. Stable Lantern?, Stable Lanterns m all shapes and fcizes. ENAMELWARE, ENAMEL WARE. WE have just received from the Manufacturers a Large and Assorted Stock o the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Oupg and Saucers, Mugs, Plates, Dishes, Pie Dishes, Cullenders, Basins, Dippera, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. fZfU\ CASES LIGHT OK THE AGUI OIL, rfXY\ QUU 150 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil m the Market. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas. Sabatratit reduction In taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bass's Ei glii-h and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Winea and Spirits al w ys on hand. BEST HOUSE m Ash bur; on for Crockery, Glassware, and Brush ware, Groceries at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Pott despatched with Punctuality. Gooda delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRONMONGERS. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUKNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON Tttl«phon N ToSS INSPECT OXJR_WINDOWS. B.BAHD DISPLAY OF T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., Gabinet makers, Upholsterers. Undertakers, Etc.



Entertainments. ■; 1 ODDFELLOW S» HALL, ABHBURT}ON Friday & Saturday, June 9 and 10. Return of the Old Favorites, the JBellrii) sorts', (Late the Original Payne Family), MUSICIANS, VOCALISTS, & PART SINGERS, Popular Family Prices—Front Seats, 2a; Back Seats, Is- Children, half price< For Programme of Music and Artisti, see day-bills and circulars. Doors open 7 30, commence at 8 o'clock. RAKAIA-THURSDAY, Jane 8. 6 13 Representative, R. T. TRTXJASIU. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DMEDIN FOR WINTER SHOW. AT 2d per mile First-Class, Id per mile Second' Class, minimum 4s acid 2s, mileage counted one way only j tickets issued from Chrisichurch, Kingston, and in termediate stations, including stations on branches between these points, on the sth, 6th, and 7ih June, available for return till the 17th. The journey must ba started on the date of the purchase of the ticket m every instance, and may be broken after the first fcwenty-five miles. | 6 2 BY ORDER. F rledlanaer Bros.. Limited. SPECIAL ENTRY. HORSE" FAIR. THDESJiAY JDNE 8, 18E9. /"\N account of a client, — 5 First-Cla^a Draughts. £3 Good Upstanding Harness Horses. Whiteohapel Cart, Dray and Frame, Harness, etc. GENERAL ENTRY-80 Head. R, FRIEDL\NDER, 6 15 Auctioneer. Wrse7fa!iT WE Shall offer on account S. Brown, Esq , the following Blood and other Stock :— Chestnut gelding, Inchcape, 4yrs, by Gorton—Fairy Queen Chestnut Filly, 3yrs, by Gorton—Fairy Queen > Bay Gelding, 3yri, by Gorton—Zephyr Chestnut Gelding, 4yrs, by Gorton- Zephyr Bay Pony, Phyllis, broken to saddle and harness Brown Filly, syrg, by B'ackwood Abdalbh Brown Gel'ing, Douglas, splendid hunter, broken to harness Draught gelding 3yrs, Good hunter. 614 R. FRIRDLANDER, Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRIES. TINWALD YARDS, JUNE 6, 1899. TTTTE shall offer as above,— 1 CIA A TW(> AND FOUB-TOO H I^UU WETHERS /3 O A Vovlt - Tooths, nearly all O&KJ WKTHBRB {}Kf\ Two, Four and Six-Tooth 4}o\J Oroasbred EWES (m Jamb) X 4~i 3 year old fat and forward O4i CATTLE Also—Fafc and Store Sheep, Ca'tle and Piga. , 6 16 R FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer HORSE FAIR. AUR Next FAIR will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JUNE ~10~ Suburban Property Well Situated, fronting Winter's and Cavendish Road, Allenton. 3 A 0 R E 5? Q AOBES ■• . ■ V With Good Dwelling-Houae, Etc. MR T. BULLOCK. hM received instruc tions from Mb R. Murray, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, on account of his having sold bis Business and removing to the North Island, His Property, at Allenton, comprising,— THREE ACRES, with well-built Dwelling House of Seven Rooms, verandah on two sides; Scullery and Pantry at back ; detached Washhouse, with copper built m; Workshop, Etc.; surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with Fruit Trees. As stated above, the owner is removing to the North Island, and has, therefore resolved to dispose of this Property. Liberal terms of payment. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6 33 .;;": ,; Auctioneer. "~ TO LET, mHAT old established Butcher's Shop m I E«st Street, formerly occupied by Mr Digby. Apply to T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. GOOD. WHEAT GROWING LAND, OOT ACRES 6>O^7 ZZ / ACRES ZiA 4 Near a School. Terms and particulars furnished on appli cation. T. BULLOCK, ________ „. AT A LOW RENTAL, ROOMS conveniently situated m Bank Buildings, Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street. T BULLOCK. FIREWOOD. — FIREWOOD."" A QUANTITY of Firewood to be Given Away for Cutting down, viz,, Willow and Finus Insignia Trees. Apply to T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE, FOrIrBMOYAL LARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft stud, including 2 stalls, chaff house, trap shed and loft:; now erected on the back portion of T 8 779, Cass street. i Apply to T, BULLOCK, Agent. _. _______ | TO LET, at a Loir Rental—Small Cottage near Graham's Road. Apply to A T,#ULI_OOK, '



TENDERS. mENDERS are invited by the Hampstead A Town Board for Delivery t>f about 1500 cubic yards, of Shingle, m two con tracts. Specifications at Mail Office. Tenders, with deposits, to be m by 4 pin on FRIDAY, Juno 9, at the office ol the undersigned. The lowest or any tender noi necessarily * accepted, J. 0. BELL, 5 254 Clerk to Hampstsad Town Board. ~tlTnT)e rb~ riIEIvDERS are invited for Making Ditch JL and Bank. For particulars, apply at the Farm, Graham's Road Tinwald. Tendera c'.oae on FRIDAY, June 9. 6 26 GEO. GIDDINGS. t. BULLOCK. ~~batukday, jdne ioT VALUABLE 6UBUFRAN PROPERTY AT ALLENTON. Weil Situated, having Two Frontages on Winter's and Middle Road*. 25 ACRES. 25 With New Dwelling, Etc, thereon* MR T. BULLOCrt has received instruc tions from Mn Geo. Willbbs, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date,— * ?: Hia Suburban Property at Allenton, aa follows :— 25 ACRES fronting Winter's Road, and running back to Middle Road, divided into Four Paddocks. 'I hare is a Ne<y Dwelling House of five rooms, with I Verandah, and Scullery at back, con- I orete foundation ; also Two-stalled Stable, Chaff house, Trap Shed, etc, erected on the Property. i The land is of good quality, healthy locality. If nob sold asa whole can be divided into i three or more allotments. Farther particulars on application. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6 277 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JOTeToT IMPORTANT BALB OF TOWN PROPERTY, Centrally situated. THAT COMMODIOUS BLOCK KNOWN AS SAUNDEHb' BUILDINGS, Close to the Railway Station and Post Office., MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Assets Realisation Board,— THAT VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, > No. 512, containing | of an acre, with s ; the large block of Buildings—shops and dwellings—<ereoted thereon, • known as Sauoders' Buildings, occu pied by numerous tenants. It has : about 165 feet frontage on East Street and 66 feet on Wills Street, and running back the same depth the full length of the Brction. Full particulars furnished on application. [ Terms at Sa'e. Note Time—ll.3o am. T. EULLOOK, 5^259 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1699 LAND NEAR TOWN. Q ACRES - €) 1 Corner of Ailen'tt and Racecourse Road, '• ': Allenton. MR T. BWLLOOK has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — 9 Acres, being Lots 4, 5, and 6, each containing about 3 acres, part of R.S. 10091, corner of Allen's and Race course Roads, opposite Mr Geo. Coz'b Homesteadj well watered with county water races. The property is well situated. If not sold as r> whole can be 1 sold separately. Easy terms of Payment. Note time—ll,3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6 18 Auctioneer. ""SATURDAY^ JUNEToT" ALFORD FOREST. j DESIRABLE HOMESTEAD. ACRES MR I. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mb Hugh Muxkhkad to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — I His property at Alford Forest, as follows, I - via :—44 Acres and 9 Perches, being R*S. 8,156, 24,311 and 24,360, fenced and divided into convenient sized paddocks, well watered. There is a comfortable farm house of six Rooms, detached wash house and dairy, j surrounded by Garden, Orchard, and Plantations, and also Stable, Trap Shed, Shearing Shed, and other build | ings erected on the property. On reference to the Rural Sections it will be observed that a portion of it was a very early selection. 9 Acres are m turnips; situated near a school and Post Office: Persons desirous of living at Alford Forest are invited to inspect. Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6 19 Auctioneer ""SATURDAY, JUNE 10. To Persons Desirous of Purcheaing Land near Town. 151 acres, 151 About 1£ miles from Tinwald Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Thomas Hickman to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — His Property, as follows :— Lot 22, containing 60 acres 3 roods 9 perches, fronting the road running through the original Graham's Estate. Plantation on the front. Lot 16, containing 90 acres 1 rood 28 perches, adjoining the above. It is divided into two paddock*, well watered, all m wheat stubble; ready for cropping. Inspection Invited. Note time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 631 Auctioneer \



HINDS DISTRICT. sheep farm of 1353 acres, 1853 With Comfortable Dwelling House, Stable, and other Buildings. FOR SALE, at a low price, on very eaßy terms of payment, being |R.S. 27620, 27796, and others, belonging to Mr J, Withell. Sold on account of his having purchased a property near Ealing. About haJf of the land ia m its native state; very suitable for growing turnips, i For full particulars apply to V T. BULLOCK FOR Sale, Cheap—A lob of Men's Bluchers only 4b lld •—Mbllob's Zealandia ' Boot Store.



- THING'S — WORTH KNOWING mHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boota from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton. BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised as to Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFO U, Late McDonald & McDiarmid. THE FARMERB' CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. IMocUi© to Farmers, AS AGENTS for the above Association m the Ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of FARM AND CROP RIBKS, also on Wool and other prodnce for shipment to London. Full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of placing their Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited.



FOX BALE. ■ Cottage and £ acre good land, situated Belt Road, Ailenton, and let to a good tenant. W. HORNE. FOB SALtf. T.S. 536, Peter Street. This is a First class Building Site m a good locality. W. HORNK. FOR SALE. T.S. 1002, Cox Street West, with good macrocarpa fence. Good land for Building Site. W. HORNE: j FOR SALE. Town Sections 1049 and 1050, Corner Peter Street West This Block would make j a Capital Building Site, being m a good loca'ity. W. HORNE. FOX SALE. Town Seotion 1064, Pater Street West, adjoining the residence of Mr H. A Gatee. ) First-class land. Good Building Site. W. HORNE. W. HORNE. 5 178



FOB SALE. That very commodious residence situated on Town .Sections Nos. 1003 and 1004, corner of Peter Street West, now let to J. R. Hart, Eeo , and paying a fair rate cf interest. W. HORNE. FOIt;SALP.' That very valuable half acre m Havelock Street, b.ing Town Sections 230 »nd 231. This property would make a first-class central site for a manufacturing businetp. W. HORNE. ]



'W. HORNE. ! FOR SALE. /TIHAT very eligible suburban property A containing nearly 6| acres, with comfortab!o "Dwelling, good orchard, anf? out buildings, now m the occupation of the undersigned. W. HORNE.



TOnders« TIN DIES. nnENDERS are invited for Erection of X Dwelling House on North. West Belt, for Geoeqe Coleman, EfQ. Plans and specifications may be Been at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, June 10, at 4 p.m. The Lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. ' R. BIRD, j 6 7 Architect,



GSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "IT I SITS Aeh burton and surrounding V Districts avery four months—viz., March, July, »nd November. ORDERS may be ' left with MR LLEWELLIfN OWEN at his Music Sbudio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton, or at Qjmanrcial Hotel.



WANTED Known—Dressmaking at NOBTHOOTE AND HIOTOBD'S. Coab and Skirt Costumes from 14s 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6d upwards. WANTED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladies) with Bur Collars at North oots and Hefpord'B for 13s lid; going FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oans (whole an, crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26lba Is) Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article nob giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 BIBLES, Hymn and Prayer Books, Birthday Books,' Albums, Poets, Picture Books, Annuals, Purses, Wallets, Boxed Stationery, School Books and School Requisites j Law, Commercial and General Stationery, Toys, Periodicals, Newspapers, etc. The above lines are always m stock, marked m plain figures, at the lowest prices. A. H. Williams, Tailored Street. —NOTIOE— BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE A Hand die Goal Goy. t LIMITED, SHAG POINT. mHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J Produced on .the Eastern Seaboard, is unrivalled both for Steaming and House kold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owneraof this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, A9M3LB U RTON, OR AT THE COMPANY'S MINE.



CANE Chairs Be-^eated at Post Office Stores, Cameron Street, for a few days only. Chairs called for and returned to places m town. 280 \ I AM now opening a lot of Blankets, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, bought before the rise m the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths 1, and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30a j at Ri Aujorn's. 6 6 HORSE for Bale.—For Sale, a light harness Horse ; wi 1 pass trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. CDCKS & CO3KERBLS.—Those requir ing pure bred Cocks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyandottee, Orpingtons, and Cochins at the Pelham Yards, Ashburton. TDEVIEWof Reviews for May, United XIJ States of Europe, new edition of Atlases, Dictionaries, Cookery Books, The Poets, new books. Latest lines m plain and fancy Stationery* Account Books and all office requisites* Eubber Stamps made to order m any stylei—H."M. Jonbs.



Wanted. PALLWOOD is » cash buyer of Hares • m any quantity at his fish shop. Burnett Street. 6 22 W" AKTBD-A Ploughman—Apply! Thomas Piaro?, Mitcham Road. j ■ . 6 30 | ~T OBT—A* BUck Pocket Book. Finder JLJ rewarded by leaving same at this Office. 6 25 rilHlil Rkv. R. Taylor will preach m the _L Baring Square Church, To-Mofrow, Morning and Evening. A special offertory will be taken up at each service to pay off the Circuit Debt. , 6 29 THE Tabernacle, To.Morrow—Preacher : Rsv. W. lamb, of Pangiora, Morn ing and Evening. Atl invited, 632 OiPEL MISSION.—A Public Service will be hold m the Oratsge Hall, To MORROW (Sunday) Night, commencing at 8 15. Speakers: Pastor Lamb and Mr Slout. Subject—" The Lord's Second Coming." Mrs Herbert Steel will Bins? a So'o, and Mr C Dixon will preside. Free-will offering at the dcor to defray expenses. 624