ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT.

Before Messrs Harrison and Upton at the Courthouse to-day John King (on remand) and John Sutherland were charged with hawing indecently assaulted Mary Ann Harris at Winslow on the night of May 24. Mr Crisp appeared for King and Mr Cuih bertsoa for Sutherland, and the plea entered by both accused was not guilty. Mary Ann Harris, an old woman, said her eyesight was so bad that she could not recognise either of the accused, and she depended on other witnesses for identifica tion. On the evening m question she went to bed at about) ten minutes past six.with a Mr Smith, who livfid with her. Rhe could not remember what hour it was when they were awakened by the dog barking, bub they had bod a good sleep. The window was theu smashed, and the door was burst open. Two nien rushed m, and one fl ug himself on the bed where she was lying. Smith came and pulled the man off witness's legs, and told witness to put her clothes on. One of the men still lay on the bed, the other man was m the kitchen. Both men were In the kitchen, and both pulled her about. She asked Smith to Cake her to Mr Ackland's, a chain and a half away, for protection, and that Ackland should be a witness- He took her to Ack land's and the men followed her there and pulled her about again so much that she asked to be taken back to her own house. Was about ten minutes or a quarter of an hour at Ackland's, On the way back to the house the assault alleged was committed by both men. They followed her into the house and continued to pull her about, and left her at about tea o'clock. Mr Crisp-—How many timei have you been m gaol ? Witness—She thought twice, but that had nothing to do with the caie. Mr Crisp—Twenty years ago were you , charged with indecent exposure on the tussooks at Winslow ? Witness—Never. Mr Crisp—Did I not defend you on that oocaeion ? Witness—l never was charged with such a thing. Mr Crisp—l defended you though. Mr Crisp—What were you put m gaol for ? Witness—My husband and I fell out, because he would not work. Mr Crisp—Did yon apply for an old age pension ? Witness—l did. . Mr Crisp—Did you get it? Witness—No; Mr Crisp-Why? Witness—Because I hid been convicted, m answer to further questions witness said she was not a good templar. She oonld read, but her eyesight was very bad. Smith was not her husband, and he and she went to bed to early on the night m question because the fire was out. Smith wa* a shearer, and was prepared to do anything for a living. They were both sober that night. Smith did what he could to protect her. By Mr Cuthbertson—Both Smith and her self had been proeecuted for keeping a dis orderly house, but both were innocent. The publican at Winelow had not declined to supply her with liquor, and if all the respect able farmers and others about Winslow s«id her house was a disreputable place and a disgrace to the distriot they were saying what was not true. Mr Guthbertson—You are a very ill-used old party, no doubt. Witness—A month ago a man named Hampton committed a similar offence, and she went for two neighbor; who identified him. She did not say ac first that it was Hampton that was with King: Mr Cuthbertson.—Why did Smith not try to protect you m this assault ? Witness—lf he had we would have been had up for keeping a disorderly house. Mr Cuthbertson—Aod this is the virtuous home that you keep ? Witness said the two men who committed the assault were there for abo<it an hour or ad hour and a half. Edward Ackland, who said he was no scholar, and could not say how his name was spelled, said he was a laborer and resided at Window. He knew both accused well, and on May 24, about nine o'clock at night he heard the dog barking and getting up to see what was the cause, he b»w those two men at Mrs Harris's window. He dreßsed and stood at his own door, and heard the window of Mrs Harris's bedroom break. Made towards the cottage, which is about two chainß from his own, but before getting there heard Mrs Harris call out witness's name. On getting to the house saw King and Sutherland there, and Smith standing at the door. Sutherland was want-' ing to fight, with Smith, and invited him out to do so. Did not know Sutherland's name then. Smith told them both to go away, but they didn't and went into Harris's house. Sutherland pulled out some silver could not say how much—and said to Smith " You go for some beer." Smith did not go. King put hiß hand over the old woman's face, and used a term of endearment. Smith took the old woman over to witness's place, and put her into a chair, and then went back to put out the light and look the door. When he came back the men went into witness's bouse, and used foul language m regard to Smith. King pulled out £4 and made an improper remark to Mrs Harris. They were m his house twenty minutes, and then they went back to Mrs Harris's house. On the way the men pullad about) the old woman, but he saw no Indecent assault. Such could have occurred at the fence with* out witness seeing it. They left the place altogether about ten, and he did not see them after that. By Mr Crisp—Was on friendly terms with them. From the time he taw the tneu first, about nine, till they went away, would be an hour. They had had a little drink, but were sober. Neither Smith aor himself laid hands on the men. If the men had been •eriously hutting the woman he would have interfered. By Mr Cnthbertson—Did not know where Mr Sutherland, senr., lived; Had known Mr Sutherland twenty years, and had been seven years m the Winslow district, but he could not say where he lived. Mr Cuthbertson—l have heard brazen im pudence m tha witness box before now, but nothing to equal this* Witness—ln his statement to the police he could not give Sutherland's name, but on Saturday pointed him out to the police, and he wjs arrested. Was perfectly sure that on May 24, between noon and ten at night, Sutherland waa at Harris's cottage. Would not have thought the whole circumstances sufficiently bad to warrant him taking any action on hia own account. By the Sergeant—Those are the two men. Of that I am certain. Alexander Smith, laborer, said he lived at Winslow with Mrs Harris; Could identify King, but not the other man. He mainly corroborated the evidence already given, but was not m a position to see whether any indecent assault was committed, as ha was straggling with the men at the time Mrs Harris alleged she was assaulted. The men came at about nine and left at ten. Constable Eade said he arrested King on Friday evening, May 26, who said he wan not guilty of the offence. On Saturday last he arrested John Sutherland at Window, who had been pointed out to him by Aokland. Sutherland at once came with him, and had nothing to say about the charge. Had known King ior about twelve years. He was a decent respectable member of society. The bench said there was no case to go to a jury, as the evidence was far from conclusive, and the case would be dismissed, but Mr Cuthbertson was allowed to oail evidence to show that his client was not on the ground at all. He oalled Thomas P'rennan, who said that on the evening m question Sutherland, witness, and witness' brother-in-law spent' the evening at Cusack's hotel, and Sutherland was not out of their company till (witness) left him at hia own gate at half-past ten, They rode home together. ' Acpused Sutherland, m the bo?, said be bad never been at Mrs Harris's place m his life, and on the evening of May 24, he was m Drennan's company from two o'clock m the afternoon till half-past ten, when he went to bed.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph,

(Reoeived Wakajuaka, ftL.y 31,10-5 a.m, MAii^Offioe, 11.50 a.m) Sydney, May 31 Mr Lyne has opened bis Federal campaign. He denounced the Federal Bill strongly, and objfctrd to equal State representation, and said the pro posed federal tar ff was an impossible One.

SUPREME COURT.

| The criminal session of th* O^nis-'fiuroh 'Supreme Court was re»nm*d at 10a. tv. yesterriHy. The followiug ciaes were disposed of:—John Hilis, theft of a cart, one month's imprisonment; John Stevens, assault and robbery, two years' imprison ment ; Roland Hemburgher, forgery, ad mitted to six months' probation ; R. W. Thompson, James Lemm, and William Stevens, assault and robbery—Thompson and Lemm six months each, Stevers acquitted; Jamen Eastes theft of a bicycle, admitted to probation; Arihur Rubinsou and J. D. Walker, assault and robbery- Robinson nine months, Walker acquitted ; John Hurley, theft (two charges) two years.

THE RAKAIA ACCIDENT.

Charge of Manslaughter. United Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Christobubch, May 31 At the Supreme Court this morning Charles Henry Carter was indicted forhaving, at Rakaia, on March 11, kil!ed certain persons, and thereby committed man slaughter. Accused pleaded nt guilty, and was defended by Mr Joynt. Mr Btrit>g>r prosecuted on bahalf of the Grown, and m opening the case referred fully to the facts m connection with the Rtkaia rail aay disaster, which were the came as those elicited at the it quest. So far the evidence m the otisewas similar to that given at the inquest, and nothing important) wd brought out m the cross examination of witnesses up to iheluncheoo adjournment.

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOCK STREET MART. Mr Henry Stephensoa reports on his j weekly sale of live stock, pigs, etc, as fol lows :—The attendance last eSatnrday was nob quite so large as at ♦he previous sale. However, what were there, seemed bent on buying, and a good entry of pigs and cattle meet with keen competition, fetching prices slighfc'y m advance of last week's quotations. Weaners sold at 9 > 6(3, 12a, 12i 3c), and 13s. Fat pigs £1 16s to £2 3s« Mitch oows at £2, £2 10i, and £4 7s 6d. Fowls, very scarce, and realising very good pr ces, mixed torts from Is 6d to 2s 6d, roosters 2s 9J to 41 4d, and ducks 4s 7d—all at per pair. The potato market was rather dull, and hard to quit at 2s and 2a 3d per sack, and 24i per ton; carrots Is 3J, and 15a per ton ; pig feed, Is 6d to 2s per sack ; chick wheat 4s to 5s 6d ; onions, |d Ib, and 5s per sack ; apples, 2s 6i to 3s per case. I also disposed of a quantity of furniture, sundries, etc., at fair prices, including bicycle £7, trap £9. I also cleared through the week several con* signments of bananas, oranges, etc., at market prices.

SPORTING.

O AMARU RACES. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Oamabu, May 31. The weather is glorious, and there is a large attendance at the first day's races. The course is m excellent order. Following are results :— Hurdlbs, of 30 soys ; If mile—Glenore 1, Dundee 2, Jib 3. St Hiko also ran. Time — 3.50. Dividend—£4 4s. Harvest Handicap, of 25 soys ; six fur longs—Britannia 1, Neva 2, Maimoa, 3 Scratched—Little Tim. Dividend-£2 11s* Autumn Handicap, of 70 soys ; one mile and 370 yards—Straithnairn 1, Skirmisher 2, Proposal 3. All started. Time-2.21. ! Dividend—£4 15s. j Novel Handicap, of 25 boys ; five fur -1 longs—Pioneer 1, fzvl 2, Magg 3. Wedlock was scratched. Time—l.7. Dividend—£7 9s.

Latest Items

Inquest—On Tuesday, Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., acting corpner, held a& inquest at Staveley touching the death of the infant daughter of Mr Thomas J. G. Mcßae, Of a jury of six, Mr George Nell was chosen foreman. The evidence of the parents went to show that the child bad been suffering from a cold for a few days, but nothing serious was anticipated, and no medical man had been m attendance. Eveu on Sunday night they thought all would be right. The mother suckled the little one during the night, and all appeared to be going on welt. She, however, found her little one dead by her side when she awoke on Monday morn ing. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.

News in Brief.

The buildings of the Ashburtoh Club have just been re-painted and now look very fresh and neat. The work was done by Messrs W. H. Collins and Co., m their i usual satisfactory and workmanlike style.

Tflfi ASHBURTON GtiAEDlAflt WEDNESDAY, MAt SI, 1890



• I smell it ; upon my liM it will do well (King John) This remark applies to Diamond Jubilee Tea.— Shearman Bros, agents



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Mcoll Bothers, H. F. Niooll] {L. A. Nioou. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERA!. AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES Of CATTLE, PIGS k POULTRY Every Saturdpy, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUBE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately 0' conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed In our hands for absolute sale. GR^IN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION, We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have pa reel b for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with as. T\fE ARE CASH BUYEKS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RA.TIB. NICOLL BROS, East Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. IiIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGE-NTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 rpHE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suifi any description of soi!. GREATLY 7 INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. S ATISFA TTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bkos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiiiser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS H. GUILDS. i ■■ ! HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF^ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent Bor—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Bsaven. STRATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASKS. i^iAN Accommodate upwards of FORT 10) MALE »nd« FEMALE PATIENT TERMS . From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THWR OWN MEDICAL AWTBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Sthathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (Just over Bait Belt), Christ 135 qhurch. COOPER BROS. Wholesale and Petail Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ARE now m a poaition to supply the Public with all kinds ot Freßh Fruits Toffiea, Lollies, Murray Iced Caramels. If you want a good Hot Pie and a Cup of Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who cannot be beat for promptness and civility. All Boiled Gooda Made on the Premise* Daily. coopeTTbros., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 51



PUBLIC NOTICES SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENI NEW "GOODS JFOli ' N&W Ml U N T T U E A _ R /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest XJ and Most Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. Great Variety of Novelties m Fashionable BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS. FIRSTOLABS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS, (FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc., FOR THE COMING WINTER MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERI, Em, Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. I Pi $ J^ -r> O El . * I .. iV rh "ss d as " W 32 © O H Q Ma, „ 5 S g MH X g . aS P B HS | gf g9 S S"B» - § s s Hggs g < 8 S no o < > o P» oo O a) W O w t £ . £ £' g E-B E S E S Ng B g *' * £ I i—i ■ J. V. DE BEEE ■VTEW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM T£E CELEBRATED MANTJ- ] FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. 'This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs m a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS^LOCKS, CLOCKS, New lines suitable" for presentation from £1 tO £10; Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jhwelleryTewelleey Always the largest assortment m Aehbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBDRY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. I am making a special feature m i«u factoring Jewellery to order, being the only PRAOTICAL Jeweller m the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing.. Only ompetent workmen employed. J. V.DE~BEEK, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER fIV WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FOR SALE—In splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3J acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. I HAVE FOR SALE—WeII built House of nine rooms, with good improve ments, and m first-class position m Tancred street. I HAVE FOR SALE-Comfortable Dwell ing and Wakanui Road east. Cheap. I HAVE FOR SALE-Three Sections, Wills Street west; Sunny side of the road. Good site for house, being handy to Domain, Railway, and Post Office, but m very quiet locality. FOR SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and J acre, Cameron Street Etlst. FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed house. Good garden and permanent water supply. FOR SALE—House and 1 acre Jand, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, /.. Full particulars and terms on application to //. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. - uH»° W V7 eefc you are Rnd freßh' (K-ing aohn). Most appropriate to Diamond Jubilee Teas.—Shearman Bros, agents. Unequalled and Invincible—Woods'Great Peppermint Care for Coughs and Colds, 1/6



F riedlanaer Bros.. Limited. T NliliiS WANTED IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE* W. H. &UGUINESS. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have been instructed by the Trustees iv the above Estate, TO C LL FOR TENPERS FOR THE LISASB OF 523 ACRES OF I-IRST CLASS LANI\ adj-.ioing the Property of Mr W. Power (near Mr Cimeion's tld Homestead) for b period of FIVE OR SEVEN YEARS. Full particulars and conditions of Lsase to be seen at me tffioe of the undersignmi, where Tenders will be received Mil SATUR DAY, JUNE 10, at 3 p.m. 5 244 FRIf BLANDER BROS., LTD. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. SATURDAY "JUNE 3, 1899 MESSRS FBIBDLANDRR BROS., Ltd. have received instructions from the Mortgagee to sell by Public Auction on above date the following land situated at Winslow, close to the Hotel,— 5 ACRES A l OODS H PERCHES ACRES U ROODS U PERCHES Being part R.S. 17098. I Also—4^ Acre Sections m the Winslow Townehip. - Full particulars at sale at 1 p.in, 5 270 X FRIEDL&N FE, Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR. /^vUR Next FAIR will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T. Bullock. TO LET, OMALL SHOP or Office m the Arcade. T BULLOCK. ~ — TINW aLD. TO LET, at a Low Rental—Small Cottage ' near Graham's Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. " GOOD WHEAT GROWING lAND, QfiV? ACRES OSV7 ZZI4 ACRES _J_j/ 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. FIK_WOoI). — FIREWOOD?" A QUANTITY of Firewood to be Given Away for Cutting down, vz., Willow and Pious Jnßiguis Treea. Apply to T. BULLOCF FOX SALE, FOE REMOVAL X ARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft slud, JLj inc'nding 2 BtaUs, chaff house, trap shed and loft; now erected ou the back portion of T S 779, Case street. ; Apply to ! T. BULLOCK, Agent. ________ _ CAPITAL BUILDINO SITE. BEING T.S. No. 795, containing £ acre, Cox Street, level first-class land for garden purposes. __ _____ T. BULLOCK TO LET, rriHAT old established Butcher's Shop m X East Street, formerly occupied by Mr Digby. Apply to T BWLLOCK. MONEY. TO LEND—Small Special Sums of £15 and £180; also a sum of £3000 at lowest current rates of interest. T* BULLOCK FOITsALiT NICE BUILDING SITE, Corner of West Belt and Havelook Street, TS. 1169 and 1170, containing 1 rood 4 • perches and 1 rood 16 perches respec tively, and havivg a frontage of about five chains; the property of Mr T. Harland, As these were not sold by Auction on Saturday, offers are invited for the purchase of same on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE. TO FARMERS, DEALERS & OTHERS. 100 a o1»s ,IQO /CONVENIENTLY situated about two Kj miles from the Fairfield Freezing Works and the County Saleyards; on Mitoham Road, being R.S. 35587 and part 25603. If desired can be divided into two allotments of 50 acres each. Suitable paddock for persons living at a distance sending ttock for sale or to the Freezing Works. Apply to ■2 1. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. _____ VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY AHenton District. g ACRES ODD. g /Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, VJ with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built m, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit treea ; 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. 03 BULLOCK. THRESHING. mo LET—About 17,000 Bushels of Wheat X and Oats for Threshing* Apply GEORGE MURDOCH, § 881 Laoriston. j TIJ ANTED TO RENT.-Six to Eiglt roomed House. Apply J. S. TENNANT, 5 273 • High School, j



WANTED Known—Drecsmaking at Noethooie a»d Hi ffofd's. Coat and Skirt Costumes from 14} 6d upward?. Dresses from 10b 6d upwards, WANTED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladles) with Eur Collars at NORTH cote and Hettobd's for 13a lid ; going fast. T7ILOUR, Brun, Sharps, Oats (whole find JJ ciushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261bs la), Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction. lam selling and will sell, the above 3c! per sack or 2a 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 BTBLEB, Hymn and Prayer Books, Birthday Books, Album-, Poets, Picture Ben ks, Annuals, Purses, Wallets, Bored Stationery, .School Hooks and School Riquitsitea j Law, Commercial and General Stationery, Toys, Periodicals, Nowepapers, etc. The above lines are always m stock, marked m plain figures, at the lowest prices. A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. FLOUR Reduced—Rollitfc's, Brown*, or Kvans':— 200!bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; SOlba, 3e lOd; 25»bs, 2s.~John Okr & Co. 2 IN i>«TlloiTeTFimir'£6'i7d 6d par" 'tons 2001 b bag 14,, IOO.b bag 7s 6d, 501 b bug 3s 10d, 25! b bag 2i, at Fletchbr Bros , Aehburton and Chnstchurcb. BEST Blue Derwe-.it Potatoes 3s 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Oita 4-i 6d per sack. Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201 b a Is, at Flbtoher Bhos , Ashburton. Tenders, LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. fTTENDRRS are invited to be rent m not jL later than SATURDAY, June 3, at 2 pm- for Taking up a Bridge and Con structing a Ford m lieu theieof on Dawson's Road. FOOK.S AND SON, 5 262 Surveyors to the Board. "" TENDERS. nnFNDBRS are invited to be rent m not X later than SAT URDAY, June 3rd, at 1 p.m., for the LEASK of about 58 Acres on i the N. W. side of railway line of Tinwnld D;main. Apply to Mr A. A. Fooks, Ashburton, G. A. M. BUCKLEY, ] 5 267 Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. "~DAVID THOMAS^ NOTICE. FARM CONTAINING I Q £ACRES I ROOD ft X PERCHES SITUATED NEAR WINSLOW, \ DVERTISED to bo SOLD NEXT J\. SATURDAY, IS WITHDRAWN, Having been Sold. D. THOMAS, 5 282 Ashburton. ~~ ARCADE. SATURDAY, JtJNE 3, 1899. * UNDER BILL OF SALE, MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from the Holder, to Sell viz — BLACK STALLION, "Spread Eagle." ROAN COLT, 4yrs, Hackney 2 DRAUGHT COLTS 2yrs, Unbroken 11 UNBROKEN AND BROKEN LIGHT HORSES ' 3 LIGHT DRAUGHT HORSES 4 COWS and 4 CALVES ' Dray and Frame, Reaper and Binder, DF Plough, Disc Harrows, Chaffcutter, Horse Works and Intermediate, Grubber, Harrows, Trap, Harness, Cheffionier, and Sieger Se'wiDg Machine, Sundries, etc. 42 Baga Straw Ghsff, 25 Baga Wheat Seconds, 99 Bags Barley and Oats. ALSO-- On Account of a Client),-— McOormick Reaper and Binder (new) Double-furrow Plough, Single-furrow ' Plough, Four-leaf Harrows, Dray and ' Frame, Sundries, etc. Q DRAUGHT GELDINGS. S vie at 12 noon 5 269 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. »_ i !J JEWELLERY, CLOCKS," WATCHES, Etc., FOR WEDDING & BIRTHDAY PRESENTS MRS ELIZABETH A. JONES having decided to close the Jewellery busi ness which she has been carrying on m Timaru, has instructed us to Sell by Public Auction m Oar Rooms on SATURDAY NEXT, JONE 3, AT 1830 p.m, The Whole of Her Choice and Valuable Stock ia Trade, con isting of— Clocks, Watches, Ring?, Brooches, Brace lets, Ear Ringf, Pendants, Linkr, Etc., Etc. The Goods are English hall marked, and are guaranteed to be what) they are repre sented* Inspection is invited, and as this is a Genuine Clearing Sale, the opportunity of securing handsome and useful presents at a minimum cost should not be missed. NICOLL BROS., 5 283 Auctioneers* , FI7I /~ILA\TON, formerly of • JD • v^ East Street, complying with the wishes of former patrons, begs to inform them and the pubic generally, that he has recommenoed business m the Aroade, opposite Biirstow's Furniture Warehouse, IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO W. JF. CLAYTON, His selection of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc, are the best m the Colony. A grand line of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, at prices to suit everybody, F. F, CLAYTON, PJBACUCAL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, 5 220 _ . ijiglf" Allandale Goal Coy. f LIMITED, SHAG POINT. riIHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, ki unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district. ORDER FROM QUR AGENT— JAMtS ELLIOTT, A MXIJB U KOCOJV, OR AY HE COMPANY'S MINE.



Wanted. CANE Ohairs Re-Seated at Post Office * Stores, Cameron Street, for a few days only. Chairs called for and returned to places m town. < 5 280 HORSE for Sale.—For Sale, a light harness Horse ; wiJ pass'trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. WANTED Known — McConneli and Compton'a D.ag leaves Somerset oorner it 12.15 To-morrow for Winslow Races. 5 264 T>ROHIBITIOtf League Meeting, Templar _tT Hall, on Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Good attendance requested. 5 286 mHE Bbv. W. Lbb, of St. Albans, will X give his Lecture entitled " The Story of our Church," on Thursday Evening, at 7 30, m the Baring Square Church. 5 285 CDCKB & COOKERELS.—Those requir ing pure bred Cooks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyandottes, Orpingtons, and Cochins at the Pelham Yards, Ashbnrton. EVIEW of Reviews foe May, United States of Europe, new edition of Atlases, Dictionaries, Cookery Books, T^he Poets, new books. Latest lines m plain and fancy Stationery* Account Books and all office requisites. Rubber Stamps made to order m any styleJ—H. M. Jonbs. WANTED Known—That we have re oeived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings m Coatings, Viennas, and Cretonnes j one caae Fancy Blacks In elegant designs.—Mitchell & Tobnkr. MRS ALCORN invites inspection of her new Winter arrivals—Capes, Jackets, Costumes, and Dress Goods. Straws, Felts, and Trimmed Millinery m latest styles. Several lines of New Fancy Needlework. All kinds of Underclothing made to order and m atock. Dressmaking receives special attention FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lld»—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store.



For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Core 1 6 an«t 2/6