DEATH OF DR. MALONE.

Inquest at lyttelton Gaol.

An inquest waß held at Lyttelton Gaol yes terday on the body of Jonathan Hlli M alone, who died m the gaol on the previous day wbUa tender remand for medical treatment). Mr B. Beetham was coroner, and Mr W. Cook was foreman of the jury. Constable Berneski deposed to arresting the accused m Chriatchurch on March 23. Ho wsb then helplessly drunk. Accußed was taken before the Court next day. He was then very feeble, and had to be assisted into the dock. He was remanded by the Justices ! for medical treatment. While being taken from the court to the station the deceased had a fit.

Sergeant-Major Ramsay stated that upon his arrival at the station from the court de ceased was very ill, Witness sent for Dr Symes, who ordered medicine. Witness pointed out that he could not Bend the man to the gaol m his present state, and the doctor said that he would be all right when the fit had passed away. Deceased had had another fit at 4 p.m., but after that was much better, and was removed to the padded cell, where he slept well. On Saturday morning ha was much better again, asd spoke rather cheerfully to witness. He was sent to Lyttelton by the mid-day train. Dr Symes corroborated the previous witness's evidence. He saw deceased at 11 p.m. on Friday. He was then a great deal better, and talked cheerfully. He considered that the deceased was m a fit state to. go to gaol. "That is," added the witness, "m accordance with the present condition of these casea. There is no other place to send them ; the hospital authorities will not admit them." By Sergeant-Major Ramsay—On Friday nighb witness considered that the man was well enough to be sent to gaol. Witness would not guarantee the life of a man m deceased's state for twenty-four hours. He had known deceased to be a chronic drunkard for a great many years. M. M. Oleary, governor of the Lyfctelton Gaol, produced the warrant upon which he received Malone. He stated that deceased was brought mon a stretcher. He oould not speak and could not stand. The doctor was at the gaol at the time, and as deceased was m a dirty state, the doctor ordered him » hot bath. This was given, and the man was put to bed. Extra blankets were pro vided, and two men vs ere told off to attend to him. Dr. T, W. Pairman stated that every care had been taken with deceased. He was m the gaol hospital. He had fits during Saturday, and was much worse on Sunday, and died on Monday afternoon of serous apoplexy, death being accelerated by the excessive use of alcohol. Alfred Wippert, a prisoner, said that de coaaed did not) have sufficient nourishment. The nourishment was there, but deceased could not take it. There was soup, extract of beef, and brandy. The Coroner, m summing up, commented on the fact that such cases had to be sent to the gaol, as they could not be treated m the hospital. No doubb the gaol authorities did not like this, but they invariably did the best for those sent to them, and m ninety sine cases out of every hundred, people sent thus for medical treatment re-appeared m the Court quite different from what they had been, so much were they benefited. The jury returned a verdict m accordance with the medical testimony.

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Mr T. E. Taylor, M.H.R.—Mr T. B Taylor has been delivering political and temperance addresses at Bawera during the past three days, and is making a complete tour of Taranaki.—Press Association tele gram; Business Change.—Mr James McOormick having parted with his interest m the Horse Bazaar livery stables to Messrs McConell and Gompton, those two gentlemen are now carrying on the coaching and livery business at the bazaar, and doubtless under their fostering care the establishment will have a ioDg and prosperous existence, Gbnebal Booth.—General Booth and staff arrived at Wellington from the south at noon to-day and was accorded a, hearty reception at the wharf. About 2000 persons were present, including the Mayor and Sir Robert Stoufc. The Mayor extended a hearty welcome to General Booth, and praised the work he was doing on behalf of the suffering humanity. Sir Robert Stout read a telegram from the Premier, heartily welcoming General Booth to New Zealand and express ing the hope that he bad improved m health. At the same time he said he hoped to meet the General m Wellington m the afternoon. General Booth, ip % vigorous speech despite | his ill-health, thttjfeed" the citizens for hia reception; and /eferred at e»me length to the wor| of the army. He was heartily cheered anil drove off with Sir Keben Siout, whose guest he is during his stay m the city.— Press Association telegram. Rifle VoLtrNTEERg.«--The annual meet ing of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers was held m the orderly room on Tuesday even ing, when there were present Captain W. E. Dolman and forty non-commissioned officers and men. An apology was read from lieutenant Hayes for non-attendance, owing to his having met with an accident to his knee. Captain Dolman, who occupied the chair, m Introducing the business of the evening, said he was pleased to say that the balance sheet for the past year (which was the twentieth anniversary of the Company), showed that the finances of the Company are sound, and the Company generally m a satisfactory condition* Numerically they had gained two members during the past pear. The balance sheet oi the Shooting Committee was also read and adopted. Bergeanb Baker's report from the Orderly Room Committee was considered satisfactory. The following were elected for the ensuing year:—Orderly Room Committee—Sergeant Baker, Privates Mcl^ay, Wilson, Rule, and Lett eh. Shooting Committee—The Captain appointed the non-commissioned officers of the Company as a Shooting Committee. Treasurer — Lieutenant Hayes. Finance Committee —The officers of the Company and Color-Sergeant McDonald and Sergeant Hefford. Secretary — Sergeant A. Dee. Auditors—Corporals Baker and Nicholas. Armourer Sergeant—Sergeant Baker. Hono raria were voted to the Secretary and Auditors. ' Captain Dolman said he was pleased to find the Company on its twentieth anniversary m such a proud condition, but was sorry to say that uo funda could be voted to the Shooting Committee at present, as new uniforms had to be provided. He t^lao expressed the sympathy of the Company and seif with Private Wellman m his late be reavement, and handed him a little pecuniary assistance collected amongst his comrades m arms. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to kind friends m Ashburton and surround ing district for their liberal donations of prizes, etc., for competition during the past year; to Sergeant Hefford and Private Leitch for framed pictures for the adornment of the Orderly Room ; and to the Chairman. During the evening Captain Dolman delivered a short but instructive address to the men on the care of arms, and answered a number of questions m connection therewith. The Company leave for the Easter camp on Thursday evening at about 9 o'clock, where the memberß will doubtless receive some useful and practical instruction m field work,

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(Received Wakapuaka March 29, 9.20 a-m, j Guardian Office 9.56 a-m) An Icebound Steamer. Ottawa, March 28 The steamer Gaspesia has been ice bound for 52 days m the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and is drifting, short of provisions,

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(Received Wakapuaka March 29, 10 30 a.m Guardian Office, 11.35 a.ra) A Mad Mother's Act. Melbourne, March 29 A married woman named Alice Japson drowned her seven-year-old son m a lagoon at Fisherman's Bend, by holding his face downwards m six inches of water. She then attempted ' to drown herself. The woman has been ill for some time. She told the police that ber neighbors seemed unkind. Her husband bad left her to go to work, and being miserable she decided to drown her boy And herself.

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United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph, Dunedin, March 29 Foremast was killed at Mosgiel racecourse this morning by running into a picket fence.

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GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT REDUCTIONS INFINfEST KOLLEK FLOUR. JOOlljs 14s. 100 , 7s 6d. §0 „ 3s 104 25 „ 2s. FURTHER Redaoilona for Ton lota or more. Now Is yoar time ,fco lay 1b yon* ™ Winter bnpply of Best Roller Fiour. Bran and Sharps equally rwtooed, tUo Diamond Brand Oatmeal (the beet In the Market) is also cut m Prices. WMIR SUPPLIES. When baying your Winfcrt Supplies kindly giro oa • call and we will guarantee that you will save money by doing bo, as we boy for uasn and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other people* debts, whereas m a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad oaea. bant Utinli^^^v \ vSSl^^^^h^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^k : PRESERVING SUGAR, Brewera Crystals Is universally acknowledged tol be the most economLal and best Preserving Sugar m the Ma*kei. Cnoe used alwaya used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are much firmer andfclearer Mid will ketp for years If required. This Sue[ar can only be had from us,"as we are Sole Agenta, Auckland No.^l and Nc.;,l|AfOane Sugar alwaya In Stock, Preserving Pans I Preserving Pant WE havo the largest * IlimW 9Sfc <lua^ty» Stock of all kinds at WjjOß Kenrlob, 'Oast Iron, Lowest Paces. ' V^^ilM^Sl^i^P Enamelled, and Light : Steel Enamellrd.' ■. } ;,; '^f:; Sii JAM "3A-RBt Mas°»'s Improved Pints, Wt^ IHHBP Tio down Jars i Scotch Jars, Banner JeHy Jars, lift iHH WE have ha-^ >uch a demand for. J»m Jars'of all kinds this season that oar atocki are getting veiy low, s-> wa advise our customers to call afc o»ce (if equirlng any of the above) f-.o ss to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST BTRRET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. lelepfaone 24 jj ox gy REDUC T I O N IN ROLLER FLOUR. S3OOlt> _ 14s SOlb Ba^ ... 3« lOd lOOl|> It*i-:« ... 7« 6d .@s>t>~Qaj£cf .. 2m POLLARD ABD BRAN ALWAYS IN STOCK, TEAS TEAS. TEAS. VT/'E HaVE NOW ON HAND A STOCK O» FINEST PANYONG BUDS TEA, /Specially Kecommended by the Medical Profession for those suffering frcm lidijzeß tion and other ailments, who c*nnot drink a strong Liquoring Tea, Thia Tea iis u*ed m ail the Leading Hospitals m Australasia. PEKOE CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TSA^, BLENDED TEAS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon Tea m ±lb and lib Packets, Sib and 101 b Tin* and 50ib Chests, which we can with confidence recommend to the public of ABhburton* bamplea may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA< PERFECT WRINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWARB, ENAMELWARE, UNSEED, NBATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OILS, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Doaens of Spirits from 15s a Dcxen. Finest Scotch Whisky from 24s per gal. Englieh Bottled Stonb (qt») from 13s per dos Fmeat Pale Brandy „ 26a „ „ Sb Jalien Claret . gSs Very Old Port Wane „ 20 8 „ „ Wai-RongoaMineral Waters Ssod" \\ Fineat Auatrahan Wmos „ 17s „ „ Lager Beer (nints) 9a Very Old Port Wine (bottled) 36s per doz.  „ K™L «* " " Englißh Bottled Ale (pts) from 8b 6d „ „ ' " u»r'«» *w » » AH other Wiaeß and Spirits at) eqoally Low Priew, ( X ) Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goodi delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGER, WINE AND SPIRIT MKBOHAHTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURKETT STEEET, ASHBURTON ffelephone No 53 * ■ .■■ . w*«* v *i #



[A Card.] MISSES BUNDLE, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKFRS, TANCRED STREET, i Ashbukton. 3 279 ~ H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliaEces, 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 lor—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. 25 CASES MEW GOODS NOW OPENING UP IN GENTLEMEN'S & BOYS' MERCERY CLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, I'.'tc. Etc. HAVING gained the reputation for being the only High Class Tailors and Out fitters m Ashburton, inspection of our large and well assorted Stock wiil convince you that nothing but the best quality and latest fashions are stocked by the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. For your nexbJSuit to measure, see our Tweeds. A. G. BARTON, Manager. CARSON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOX "Kukos Teas" IN ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. rTIHE Best House for Teas and Sugars— CARSON & CO. The besb value m Roller Flour, 2001 b sacks 148. CARSON & CO. The besb House for Dairy Produce, CARSON & CO. The besb House for Earthenware, Glasß, and China, CARSON & CO. The besb House for Household Ironmongery, CABSQN & €0 CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powder, (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract. Taiwred Street, Aahburtoa,



NORTHCOTE AND HEFFORD, "TH E_O O_R_N E R." rpHE GREAT BBAHSATIoi\ SAX<E 18 NOW IN FULL SWING THIS WEEK WE WILL OPFEB SPECIAL BARGAINS „ IN DRESS MATERIALS at Sale Prices FLANNELLETTES at Your Own Prices LACES at Gift Prices i WHITE 04U0MB at fe*! M*. UA°W' DMBRE^ - "-I* **" CHILDIiEN'S SHOES AND LAOE-tJPS afe fengliah Cosb-Stees 2 to S and 4 to 6. Special Line LADIES' GLACE SHOES at 4s lid. Must be cleared—nob co be beaten Women's and Childreu'e HOUSE SLIPPERS, 3d, 6d, Is. We have also secured a Marvellous Range of Sample LADIES' NIGHT DRESSES— Prices 2s lid, 3s lid, 4a lid, 5s lid, 7s lid, 9a lid, 12a lid. We will cater for our eupporbera ab «• Million " Prices, and mean buainesa, TERMS CASH. NOKTHCOTE~ :i&~ll KFFOED, DEAPBRS & CLOTHIERS, '< THE CORNER."



WAKANUI RIVER BOARD. EXTRAOEDINARY VACANCY, IN Pursuance of the River Boards Acb, 1384, and amendments thereto, and the regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION of ONE Candidate to fiil the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr George Clephane will be held on WEDNESDAY, April 12,1899, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., m the Wakanui Schoolroom, Wakanui, Nominations on the prescribed form must be delivered to the ; Returning Officer, or addressed to him and j delivered at the W»kanui River Board Office, Bullock's Arcade, Aahburton, not later than Noon on WEDNESDAY, April ! 5, 1899. | ALFRED A, FOOKS, 3 270 Reburning Officer.' A BAZAAR, FANCY FAIR, AND ; SALE OF WORK WILL BE HELD OK EASTEK MONDAY, IN THE TOWN HALL, TINWALD, In aid of the Fund for REPAIRING ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. GREAT ATTRACTIONS. ENTRIES will be received and Prizes given during the Progress of the Fair for the following :— Ladies' Nail Driving Competition, and Hat Trimming by Gentlemen ; also, lso for the Best Plate of Cakes and Scones made by Girls under sixteen, and 2nd for same by Adults. Jumble Stall, Refreshment Stall, Bran Pie, Fish Pond, Magic Hen, Christmas Tree, and other Novelties. Donations of Produce or any Saleable Articles will be (Thankfully Received, and may be lefb at Messrs Gudsell's or Robin son's Stores. Doors open at 2 p.m. Admission—Adults 6d, Children 3d. 3 263 ~DoS fi r Miss thb~fdnT ADDFELLOWS 1 TT ALL, BATUKDAY, APRIL 1, And following Nighta. Through an oversight, the Advertisement already published stated the Bazaar would open on MONDAY, April 3. Plesse note the change, opening at 2.30 p.m. on SATUR DAY, THE BAZAAR will be stocked with all sorts of Novelties, Amusing, lastruotive, Useful, Artistic. ADMISSION FREE. 3 247 EASTER HOLIDAYS. mHE OFFICES AND STORES of the X Undersigned will be CLOSED for the Easter Hoiidays from THURSDAY Evening, 30th inst., TILL TUESDAY Morning, April 4. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. D. THOMAS. ! E. W. HANMER. NZ. FARMERh' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTER BURY, Ld. (per CD F Gibson.) ROLLITI AND CO. 3 259 SPECIAL"" BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the Terms of the Banks and Bankers Act 2880, and the Banks and Bankers Aot Amendment Act 1882, TUESDAY, the 4bh day of April, 1899, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at all the offices of the undermentioned Banks throughout the colony of New Zealand:— The Union Bank op Australia, Ltd., G. E. TOLHURST, Inspecbor. | The Bank op New South Wales, E. J. FINCH, Inspectors The Bank of Australasia, j CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, 0. G. TEGETMEIER, General Manager* The Banks throughout the Colony will be CLOSED on GOOD FRIDAY, SATUR DAY, the Ist April, and EASTER MON DAY, being Statute Holidays. 3 266 LOST. ~~~~~~ LOST on Saturday, a purse containing two Ten Pound Notes, the numbers of which are known, a One Pound Note, and some Silver, and a small key. Finder rewarded on returning Purse to this office or Royal Hotel. 3 286 "~~ steayedT STRAYED to my place—A Bay Pony Mare; old scars on both fore knees. Owner can have same on paying expenses. R. COOK, 3 287 Newlands. SHEEP FEED. WANTED— Tenders for Grazing 140 Acres of Grass, Clover, and Rape, m Geddings' Swamp, up till 30th April. Highest or any tender nob necessarily accepted, Tenders close on 4bh April, at Mjr-JJt. Thomas' Office, where tenders will be received. For further particulars apply 3284 GEO. ASTON, Willowby. FOR SALE or LEASE, duringapproach ing Coursing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred inN.S.W.) and Parthenia, Apply Mail Office,



Friedlander Bros. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. 331 ACRE FARM NEAR THE HIGH BANK SETTLEMENT. Clearing gale of Stock & Implements to follow l\/rESSRSFRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd., XtJL have received instructions from Mb H. C. Oranfield, who is leaving the colony, to sell by Public Auction on THURSDAY, March 30, 1899, at the Methven Saleyards, hie Farm coataiuing 331 acres, adjoining the well-known property of Alex Orr, Esq., and near the banka of the Rakaia River, about 8 miles from Methvun. This farm is sub divided into 7 paddocks, well farmed and watered, and is m the following state of cultivation :~67 aores m turnips, 110 acres m stubble, first crop; 130 acres m English grasses, 2 years down ; and 24 aores are used as horse paddock, yards, and garden. There is a chain wide plantation around three sideß of the property. The buildings are all m good order, and consist of Bachelor's Cottage, 14 x 20 5 men's Whare", five-stall Stable, loose box, chofftiouse and shed, besides stock and sheepyarda. The land is of good quality, and the yields of wheat and oabs reaped this season are 40 and 60 bushels per acre respectively. We would call special atten tion to parties wishing to become possessed oi a good farm m the Blethven District to inspect this property. Full particulars ab Sale. Sale ab Methven Yards before Sheep sale. 3 141 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. IMPORTANT LAND SALE, Portion of the old Wakanui Run, origin ally owned by Messrs Moore (Glen mark) and Kermode, and being part) of R.S. 4844* Exceptional opportunity for those m want of the best Agricultural Farm tn the far famed Wakanui district, Ashburton County, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1899, at 2 p.m. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., have received instructions from Me Peter Stewart, of Seaview, to sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart ] on the above date— HIS VALUABLE FARM, comprising 522 Acres (Homestead block), sub-divided into 14 paddocks, with ten-roomed House, five-roomed Cottage for men, Store and Implement Shed, nine-stalled Stable, etc., etc. Also his 243 Acre Farm, sub-divided into 4 paddocks, adjoining the well-kn wn properties of Messrs Isaac Thompson and Jamieson Bros; Mr Stewart having only one son at home has decided to go m for the lighter occupa tion of Sheep-farming, and has purchased the Dundas estate, containing about 2700 acres. Iherefore his own property is for absolute sale. It is within easy distance of Ashburton by well-metalled roads. The Seaview School and Post Office almost adjoin his own hove. It is unnecessary for the Auctioneer to dilate further upon the merits of these splendid farms. They are m a high state of cultivation and are very well known, and those m want of a first-class block of land should nob miss this sale* Further particulars at sale or on Application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, R FRIEDLANDER, 3 <*76 Auctioneer. HORSITFAIB;. WEST STREET HORSE MART. /"VUR Next FAIR will take place on FRIDAY, APEIL 14, 1899, We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer. fmKma iwn umtknmamsMK wim mm iwnwim n w Minwiwiiiiwm iiiiiwinniwiin^ t. bullock! ' FOR SALI7~ gO ACRES q ROODS OI 'Perches Originally part of the Celebrated G'ove Farm Estate, as follows :— LOT No 19, Original Sale Plan, containing 13 ACRES, 3 ROODS, 20 PERCHES, cerner of Grove Farm Koad and Johns ton Street, AND— LOT No 51, containing 10 ACRES and XI PERCHES, just above, fronting Johnston Street. For full particular/, terms, etc., apply to (T. BULLOCK. TOWN PROPERTIES AND BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, I HAVE for SALE a number of Town Sections situated m Cox Street East, Wills Street West, Aitken Streeb East, and other localities at prices ranging from £15 to £60 each. One m Cox Street, No. 795, £36 10s, well situated, level, good land. Terms if required. For further particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. Va AG_™ lli 2 FOR SALE.—Sections No 17 and 18, each containing £ acre, fronting Main South Road, and not far from the Railway Station. Easy terms of payment, Apply to T. BULLOCK. DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY Fronting the Domain at corner of North Belt BEING Lots 1 and 2, containing 1 rood 33 perches, with comfortable dwelling House of 5 Rooms, Verandah, etc, belong ing to Mr J. G. Good? Not having disposed of this by Auction, offers are invited for it on very easy terms of payment. 03 BULLOCK. FOR SALE!! rpOWN Property, centrally situated m JL Peter street, near the Railway Station j and Post Office. i Being T.S. 528, containing $ acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Washhouse, Workahop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property Jia centrally situated near the Railway Stationl and should prove a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. ' T. BULLOCK. E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, I have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sociation ab the corner of West Streeb and Havelock streeb (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. I CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E, W. HANMER.



Wanted. TO LET—A seven-roomed House, with 4£ Acres of Land. Apply to J. 0. Cawsey, ABhburton. 3 291 WANTED~At once, a Girl about 13 or 14, to look after children and assist m light housework. Apply this office. 3 &92 LOST—Ohain, with Compass and Seal attached, between Tancred and Will b street). Reward on leaving sama ab Mail Office. 3 285 WANTED -A good General Servant no washing. Also, Girl for office. Apply Mr Dodds, Dentist. 3 290 GREAT Rush at Northcote and Heffoed's Realisation Sale. Shop early and avoid afternoon rush. Remember " The Corner." W" ANTEtTkNOWN—Mrs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mailj Office. MEM'S Clothing and Mercery at Harvest Prices. Good assortment at "The Corner."—Ngrthoote & Hefford. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread,— Fletcher Bros., E»st Street, Aahburton, \ and High Street, Christohurch. JUST RECEIVED — Weldon'a Ladies fi and other Journals and Magazines; Quarterly Volumes of Scraps and Snapshots ; New Lines m Photo Frames, Prize Books, Leather Writing Cases, Boxed Floral Stationery, School Bags (all sorts); Sunlight Year Books for 1899, 6d; Crinkled Paper from 3d a roll. All Goods at lowest possible prices,—Ai H« Williams* FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown'B, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6J ; 50lbs, 3a lOd; 2?'bs, 2a.—John Okb & Co. 2 WELDON'S Ladies' Journal for Feb. ruary, Home Dressmaker, Home Milliner, Family Reader, Christian Herald, Pearson's and Strand Magazines, Banner of Israel, Morning Star, Sportsman's Picture Book, Prince and the Undertaker, The Unseen Hand, Weapons of Mystery, Bohemian Girls, Day of Temptation.—H. Hi. Jokes. ft '- ji— .a Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS. TmXCURSION Tickets at Fares of 2d per JJj mile iirst-class, minimum 4s ; Id per mile second-class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be issued on the Hurunui-Bluff section, from any station to any station from March 29 to April 3, inclusive ; also to Ohristchurch from Ashbur ton and stations north thereof up to Waikari inclusive, on April 4. All will be available for return till April 18 inclusive. The journey must be started on the day of the issue of the ticket m every case, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. Night trains will leave Christchurch for Dunedin at 11.10 p.m., March 30, and 8.15, April 3, and Dunedin for Christchurch on the same dates. Fuller particulars m posters. No goods traffic on March 31. 3 255 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS* TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTOHURCH RACES. A SPECIAL TRAIN for Passengers from South o£ Ashburton will start from Timaru at 6.30 a.m on 3rd April, and be due from Rangitata at 7 41 a.m. Hinds 8.12, Winslow 8.28, Tinwald 8 39. It returns from Christchurch at 5.5 p.m. The Evening Train from Christchuroh to Ashburton and Methven on April 3rd and 4th will start at 515 p.m, and inn 30 minutes LATER than timetable times. A Special Train from Timaru to Ashburton on the 3rd April will be due from R&ngitata at 11.6 a.m, Hinds, 11.40, Winslow 11.57, Tinwald 12.8, Ashburton arrive 12,15, and will return at 5.10 p.m (stopping at Tinwald to TAKE UP passengers only), Winelow 5 28, Hinds 5.46, RaDgitata 6.32. The train to Springburn will leave Ashburton at 5 25 p.m on the 3rd April, and run 1 hour LATER than timetable times, Night Train Qhdstohnroh to Dunedin at 845 p.m on April 3rd, will stop at stations south of Ashburton, to set down passengers from Christchurch. Holiday Excursion Fares as already notified. 3 283 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICES WAKANOI ROAD BOARD. "j^TOTIOE if hereby given, m pursuance of J_N the provisions of " The Public Works Act, 1894," that the above Board proposes to stop a road m No. 3 Ward extending from the northernmost corner of Lot numbered 96 on Deposited Plan 258 to the south east corner of Lot numbered 107, Deposited Plan 459, and that a plan has been prepared of the said road, and a survey made and plan prepared of the new road which it is proposed to make m lieu of the stopped road, showing the lands through which it is intended that the new road shall pass, and the owners and occupiers of such lands so far as known. The said plans will be open to public inspection at the office of the above Board, Moore street, Ashburton, during eight consecutive weeks from tbe first publication of this notice. By Order, JOHN KILGOUR, Clerk of the Wakanui Road Board. Aehburton, March 29, 1899. 3 288 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. The Water Supply Acb, 1891, and its Amendment?. NOTICE is hereby given that, at the Pol! taken on the 27th day of March, 1899, of tbe Ratepayers of the Ruapuna Subdivision No. 2 of the Ashburton-Rangi tata Water Race District, m respect of the proposal of the above Council to raise and borrow the sum of One Thousand Pounds (£1000) to be expended m the construction of water races and other works for the supply of water to the paid Sub-division, the number of votes recorded for the said proposal was as follows :— 6 Votes, representing £8036 of Rateable Value. No Votes were recorded againsb the Proposal. As the number of votes recorded m favor of the Proposal represent not less than one half of the total number of the ratepayers and three-fifths of the rateable value of the rateable property m the said Bub-division, I declare the valuation m favor of the pro posal to be carried. Dated the 28fch day of Maroh, 1899. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman of the County of Ashburton. 3 289 ■'«.:•-



Warning.—Notice ia hereby given that I intend making it warm for all persons taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure this winter —so warm that it will not allow any cold to come m, and if a cold ia I here it will soon drive it out. Coughs und coda wili soon be a thing of the past, if p-.ou!e keep a Iv.fctle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure always m the house.



LIVERY STiBLEST^ MoGonell & Gompton WISH to inform the Public that they have taken over the Stablea lately carried on by Mr MoCormick and the New Firm trust that by civility and attention they will secure a fair share of patrongage. Horses, Cabs, and Other Vehicles always on hire, day and night. Ring up ALFRED MoCONELL or SPENCER COMPTON, Telephone 91 ---3 293 DRINK DELICIOUS i PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tine, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE PROM ALL GROCERS THE LEADING JEWELLER, & WATCHMAKER J. V. DE BEER TTAS Just Received a New Stock of ROTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED And Numerous other Classes of Watches, Including his HARVEST WATCH at 9s 6d. IMPROVED WATERBURYS, 14s sd, Its Cd; 22s 6& Anyone m want of a Reliable and Durable time piece should call and inspect. I* JEW JfifWElLtLilßl*^. Ladies Gold Qem Rings from 10a Oi Gold Brooches ..  7<j 6d Silver Brooches ..  2s Od New Novelties m CHARMS, PINS MUFF CHAINS, Etc. Inspection Invited. E.P. WARE, CLOCKS, Etc. NEW SPECTACLES JUST RECEIVED jgi^lit Testing? a Specialty REPAIRS. REPAIRS, fREPAIRS. Old Jewellery Remade. LATEST DESIGNS. J. V. DE BEER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. MISS BESaIbJ SIMMONDS MUSIC SELLER, AND TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN, T>EGS to thank her Friends and Patrons for past favors, and to inform them she is ia a position to supply anything they may require iv MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES. THE EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO at *39 CASH, or easy Terms. Best Value Yet) Offered, VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Etc. Any Article not m stock procured im mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Best Quality. BESSIE 'STMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ABHBURTON. 3 92



Farmers who take their fat sheep to the Fairfield Freezing Works may now see them quickly turned into frozen mutton by the most improved machinery. And the results of the latest) scientific treatment of wool are even more wonderful. By the s.s. Rangitira We have just imported from Ireland a fine assortment of the new " Donnybrook" Friedas. These goods are finished by a new scientific process, and are pronounced to be the very best " up-to-date " rainproof materials for overcoatsi The new "Donny brook" Friezes are the most durable and the most healthy. They will stand more rough wear than any other overcoatiDg yet gro dueed, and are admirably adapted for the farming community of this district. Far* Wters, working men, and all who wish to enjoy the comfort of being warm and dry during the approaching winter will find it to their advantage to call early and inspect our new l( Donnybrook " Rainproof Freizes.—■ Craighead and Bbrbyman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton.— A pvs. • Only a cup of Tea V Yes, but if it's unblended Diamond Jubilee Tea, you have a drink fib for Queen Victoria, Sold by Shearman Bros. :