CABLE NEWS.

United Pr«w A«ooiation—By Rleotrin Telegr»ph—Copytighb London, Jun« 6 The steamer Duke of Portland talcs 400 Government assisted emigrants tt , Queensland, including 150 single girls The famous greyhound Fu'lerton, several times winner of the Waterloo Cup, is.dead. June 7. The steamer Paris, which went ashore on the Manacle Hocks, has been Handed over to the underwriters. The New Zealand Trust and Loan Company's repoifc chows a profit of 4 £38 827. A dividend of 2b 6d per share h»s been declared, and £3,827 carried forward. Mr Gerald BalEour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, replying, m the House of Commons, to Mr Dillon, blamed the organisers of the procession m Belfast m comtnemmoration of '98, which led to serious riots, He considered that the admirable action of the authoriti* s had prevented serious loss of life. St Petsrbbukg, June 8 In connection with the recent troubles amoDgst the students of St. Petersburg University and other educational establishments, the Czar, while censur ing the University authorities for not maintaining sufficient control over the students, insisted that insubordination should be severely suppressed. .".',:'■ June 7 '•"• Ten thousand Russians have emi grated to Eastern Siberia during one month; The movement is growing. The British Petroleum Companies m Trans-Oaucasia have obtained similar rights to those leourad by Russian firmi.

THE LATEST.

Somo Mid Fowiffa-

United Press Association—By Electrlo - ' Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka June 8, 9 20 a,m, GOARDIAN Office 10-15 a.m)

Obituary.

; Capetown, June 7 The death " announced of Sir Henry Binni, Premier of Natal.

Australian.

(Rijoetod Wftkftpnaka Janeß, 935 ft.m, : GtMMtttAft Office 1016 *-ro) liMi&g. ■ Stdmky, Jane 8 take Ross, chief refrigerating engineer on th« Star o! Victoria, was mimed during the voyage from Home. It v lappowd be fell overboard.

THE GOLD ROBBERY.

Untied Pr«w Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka, June 8, 9 35 a.ra, Guardian Office IQIS am) Sydney, June 8 The Union 'Company advertise £500 reward for the recovery of the Alanaeda's gold.

THE CRISIS IS FRANCE.

\ A Rcifn of Terror. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka June 8, 920 a,m, Qoahdun Office 10 15 a.m) Paris, June 7 Many Royalist officers stationed m Paris have been transferred to the provinces and only staunch Republicans are entrusted with high commands, Beaurepaire accuses the Government of inciting the nation to despise the generals. He declares that Govern* ment has commenced a reign of terror.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Krager Obdurate. Capetown, June 7 Sir Alfred Milner and President Krager shook hands at the conclusion ofLtfae conference. Everything is re garded as hopeful. (Received Wakapuaka June 8, 9 20 am, T GuAKpifv Offioe 10.1§ a.ni) LftNDOtf, Jane ? SPhe Timet states that President 3£niger is not disposed to meet Sir Alfred fcjilner upon. an.y important points, „__________

NOUMEAN NEWS.

United Pmi Association -By Eleotrio I Telegraph—Copyright Reoeived Wakapuaka June 8, 935 a.m, Goabdiax Office 10-15 a.m) Stdnkt, Jane 8 The newspapers are strongly advo cating the annexation of the New Hebrides by France. A resident of Noumea attempted to force an entrance to a house at night, and m the qoarrel that resulted the householder was fatally stabbed.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

United PreM Assooiatioo—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapnaka Juneß, 9*2oam, Gvasdiak Offioe, 10-15 a-m) London, Jane 7 There it more hope that the Peace Conference at the Hague will prove rentltfal siqce the question of disarma ment has been practically abandoned.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association—By ESeotrio Telegraph —Copyright (Received Wakapuaka June 8, 9.20 a.m, Guardian Office 10-15 a ,m) Manilla, June 7 Thousandsof Filipinoß seeking refuge m Manila were refused admission the authorities fearing over population

MAGISTERIAL.

ABHBURTON-TiUJRBDAYi

I {Before Mr 0. A. Wray, 8, M.) I Dbtokekness.— A first offender was fined 5s or twenty-four hours, By-Laws,—James Keirl, for riding a bicycle on the footpath m Wakanui road, within the borough, wan fined 53 and costs. PaOHiBiTiON Ordeb.—A prohibition order for a year within the licensing district was i issued against Thomas MoAvoy. i Civil Casks. *-' Reid and Gray v T. Ooohrane, £26 6s Id—judgment' for plain tiffs; Mrs Primmer v Alex McLaren, 15i for board; same v Percy Orton, 15* ft board,-—judgment for plaintiff m e»ch ease j Mrs Griffiths v Robert Skilling, £3 10s— judgment by default. Timothy Ooupol y v Daniel Crawford, £20 19s» on an order for board; Mr Outhbertson for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant. Plaintiff, m the box, said defendant had been boarding at his hotel, and incurred the debt Bued for m that way. Defendant became prohibited, and left the hotel. He signed the order m witness's yard, and was quite satisfied saying he owed the money. Crawford's previous orders had all been paid. If a cheque bad been cashed m his hotel it would have been paid into the Bank of New Zealand where his account was. Was present mMr Bruges office with Crawford when the latter said the account was owing. It was since that meeting that he had. received notice from Mr Bruges that the order would not be paid. By Mr Wilding—The order is tor board and cash lent. Prodnoed the book of the hotel. The aooount m it showed eighteen woeks board at £1 a week, trom November 19, 1898, to March 24, 1899, except two weeks he was away harvesting. The rest of the account was made up of sums of money lent to defendant at different intervals. Kept him m pocket moiiey, m f tot, beoanse Mt Goodman said it would be all right* Had only one interview with Mr Goodman. Received a cheque for £7 on M.aroh 4 which was credited to Crawford- Did not receive a £2 cheque on March 9 from Crawford, but might have reoeived a £2 cheque from him on March 15, but not on account. An £8 obeque was cashed m December, Crawford getting all the money to buy olothes. A cheque for £1 10s m December was not received by witness that he remembeted. Crawford's statement that he lef D m first week of April was not true—he lefts m Maroh, Reoeived bo harvesting money from Craw ford. By Mr Cuthbertson— May have cashed several of defendant's cheque*, paid by him to other people, but the £7 cheque was the only one he reoeived from ♦Crawford.—Mr Wilding, who was acting for Mr Bruges, a«ked for an adjournment so that he might consult with Mr Bruges and Mr Goodman as to what promises had been made. His Worship said that as Crawford was a habitual drunkard the case should have the fullest hearing, and ft week's further adjournment would do no harm—adjourned aeoording'y.—Carson and Co. v X, Walker, £4 17, — judgment by default.—Joseph Stephens v Joseph Bryant £1 18s, for horse shoeing. His Worship non-suited plaintiff* (Left sitting.) :

ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS

— + — Annual Prize Shooting. The Ashburton Rifle Volunteer* held their annual ahooting for prizes generously given by the tradesmen of Ashburton, at the rifle butts on Thursday afternoon last. Though the weather wm fair, the light was bad, and even at short ranges good shooting was rendered difficult. The conditions were —five shots standing and five shots koeeling at 200 yds; five shots kneeling and five shots prone at 30Gyde. Third clews targets and scoring. There were twenty competitors, •nil the nrii:* winners are shown below :—

TEE AfIHBOKTON GUABDIaH, ISOBSIjaY, JONE 8, 189&



200 3bo Name. yards yard! Hop

Ttl

Private Minois 30 28 8 Private Nicholle 30 28 ? Private Caldicott 32 26 7 Busier Tovey 20 . 30 3 Private Ohiids 29 28 6 Private Leitch 30 32 soc Private OUytoii 33 28. not Private B. Baker 30 28 «or Private Potter 86 28 cor Private T. Smith 25 22 5 Sergeant G. Hefford 25 22 A Private Saadoe 26 21 2 Private Bright 21 17 10 Sergeant W il!era 28 16 Bcr

66 65 65 63 62 62 60 58 54 52 51 s 49 s 48 44



SHEARMAN BROS. , Vl7 B CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRIOEB .'..; HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARER PLOUGfi CHAINS, NEAT'B FOOT & GAbTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Gima, Eley'a and Olob Cartridge* and Ammunition of all kinds. . • Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition aft the lowetfc Drioc woeM I benefit by giving us a call, r-^.' ™ *-' LAMPS, lAMPS, AND LAMP WARE. Hanging Parioqr Laropa, Hall Lamps, Table lamps, Hand Lamps, Brack* Lamps and Stoneley's Patent Safety Lamps m endless variety. **"*«• B™*t, Lamp Chimneys, Globes, Shades, Wicks, and Burners of every deaeriptlon. Stable Lanterns, Stable Lanterns In all shapes and uses. «"F»«»- , ENAMELWARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received from the Manufacturers a Large and Assorted Stbek o tne above, Including— ■ . ■ • KEROSENE. KEROSENE. V CASES Ll6Hr ov THK AGJfi OIL, e/\r\ * OVJKJ 150 TEST. OlM) The Finest Oil In th«. Market. V^V TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Bud« Te», Pekoe Ceybn Tea, China and Blended Tew. SabstMtb reduction In taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. "WHI WINES & SPIRITS. Spirits always on hand. * «iu«b .on • BEST HOUSE m Aehburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brush ware Groceries at Wholesale Prices Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goodi delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE «fe RETAJL GROOERS, IRONMONGERS WTWE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ' MARKET ROUSE, BURJSETT STREET, ASHBURTON New Zealand Insnrance Gompanj, ESTABLISHED 0 L 185 g CAPITALISTSMILLION,* THE PREMIER AffD WEALTHIEST CX)LONUL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, '*^ PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RE|»RVeV~^4OO,OOO. / Z 5/^^ MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— . / " / . , . on growing c#o&& t ,^sjj[ THRR9U)NG MACHINES, *o M AOCSPTKD A^^ W»ST K l. W -'i Ai\^MJ^^H



• FINEST KOmillFiilljE ' JBfSSf.:■ :: «;> - SliiWsi: *-« v' Yon will lave from 6 per ceat to 10 as. LAMPS. ::';: '^ilE^ "" ' We arr selling '■ •* - "i"*"" Rochester Lamps ' jill^ from 5a 9d- each *: ,■£ i|||ir ■i: ■ ■■ I •:.■ I ; W* I ':V-.lHß^:^tH;i§ri*|'|L_ _ „„_ ■•■■■■■ ■■■ ■'■■'■■■ ■||p r*'j''rf^;#*iß^»f^ "" cent less than other . — WP^&tSßtiT^3^^^^^^^S p Ihs Lammk Stores are charging. ■. *':::;' \"; \'' .' ;i:': -^jSjirlilitL ■*--- Com pare Prices 1; , , : : .^B^^aJßJMi|^?vE-r, :>.t; y.?:; .■l^^EJlifciiinam pricm with' other Storea - with «*!.•.•-»<»—' LIBRARY HANGING LAMP 3 FROtf 37t 6d to;£3 3t. PLATETi:.; ttAitilli:- , ELECTRO, bILVFR PLATEP, OR KICK*! fIiVER. Breakfast Oraet M |Kni»er Oratt from 7s6d each. . . )■■'- ''];[;':'C'J^ :MW::omm 9a 6deaoh ', Anyone 'requiring; '''Wt^ttg;:^XMrMW^^^^^ ' '_n, £k, Presenta ahoold ieeottrf |t^lt^:il%||^t^>fc, SSI ifinjS ': ■ of Electroplate, and inqnire v J^^JH^ Prices before briying felse- K^H^^BP when, ■ '■' ? REMEMBER THESB ARE TO BB PROCURED AT FIiETCEER BROS! OAStt SUPPLY STORES, " : EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCH. SOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHBSB TEA. ™^* w" VB»— ~ ;



TEEES FOR_SALE, 14-0 000 PINUS INS*<*NIS QO 000 MAOROOARpA 100,000 LABCH IK AAA FRUIT TREIS XO n \J\J\J (all kinds) 1 A AAA ORNAMENTAL JJJ 9 \J\J\J TREKS & SHURBS X 000 OHOIOE ROSES 3 AAA WALNUTS AND i\J\J\J Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETC;, FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK, SPECIAL OFFER, All Fruit Trees and Rosea that die m Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser at the Nursery free of ooßt, Order early and bo secure beat selection. THOMAT SEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBUKTON. Telephone No 50. P. 0. Box 33. 6 20



- THINGS - WORTH KNOW INC. mHAU Yo4 can SAVE MONEYS you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Eaat 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 & PICKFORD, late McDonald & McDiarmid.



COAL! COAL! COAL! LARGE STOCKS OP COAL ABEIYIBG WEEKLY. VfTESTPORT, ""'*"" NEWCASTLE, SHAG POINT, BRUNNER NUTS, Etc] ALSO — LARGE QUANTITIES OF FIUEWOOD. Now is the time to geb ia your Winter Stool. FBNGINQ AND BARB WIHE, STAKES, STANDARDS, & WIRE NETTING AT LOWEST PRICES. * - CALL AND INSPECT. — ' W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. hi — i iixi—^ ( Westport Coal Company* Solt Agents For 1 Shag Point Oqal Company. C Royal Insurance Company,



INSPECT OUR_WINDOWS. GBIND DIBFLAT OF ■■■ • • ■ MeM oßgoni&s, JfiHHflß^^^^^ from T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Oabineimakers, Upholsterers. Undertakers, Etc.



AWOWCEMENT EXTRAOPDIUBY. np.nE Lrnis'e of 'n-y Premises expiring shortly, I AM GIVING UP BtJSINEtoS, and m order to dispose of my stock I purpose holding a GIGANTIC SALE, When Every Article io Stock will be Marked Down to Such Low Prices as to effept a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. NOW IS THE CHANCE FOR OAREFUL.BUYfiRS TO OBTAIN NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS At merely nominal prices, as my object is to realise the whole Stock. REMEMBER: This is not a Sale of out-of-date or after season's Stock, but an ENTIRE CLEARANCE of the whole of my New and Well-assorted Stock of Drapery and Clothing. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JUNE 10, and will be continued until all is disposed of. A. B. WILLIAMSON, ! DRAPER AND OLOTHIER, TANORED STREET.



FOR SALE. SUBURB AN~HpKOPEM% Princes Street;, Netherby. 5 AORE S , -« 20 Perches, 0 IN Two Allotments, Nob. 8 and 9, con taining about) 2£ Acres each, on Mrs MoLean'a original salts plan; the property of Mrs OJiffotd. Having purchasra a farm on the Winchmore Road, she has decided to dispose of this forthwith* Inspection Invited. Very liberal terms of payment.: Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOB-SAL*. 43 aor es 43 Near the A. and P. Association's Show (grounds, and fronting the road leading to the new Freezing Works. "DBING R.B, 24503, divided into Pad _J3 docks, and well watered ; conveniently situated. The property of Mr Andrew Young, who is desirous of selling on account of his having purchased a part of Mr Buck, ley's land below Grove Farm Estate. Ofers tyre invited for the purchase of this, Easy teems of payment can be arranged. (Apply to T. BULLOCK |



SATUKDAY, JUNE 10. Suburban Property Well Situated, fronting Winter's and Cavendish Road, Allen ton. 3AOR E S Q ACRE S O With Good Dwelling.House, Etc. MR T. BULLOCK baa received instruc tions from Mr R. Murray, to Sell by Publio Auction, at the Aroade, on the above date, on account of his having sold his Business and removing to the North Island, His Property, at Allenton, comprising,— THREE ACRES, with well-built Dwelling House of B«ven Rooms, verandah on two sides } Scullery and Pantry at back ; detaohed Washhouse, with copper built m; Workshop, Eta.; surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with Fruit Trees* Ad 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. ALLBNTON. I For Sale at a Reduced Prioet [ ft] QQ Half-Acre, well situated on ob JL O O Alford Forest Road, together with square Dwelling House erected thereon. Cheap Property. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK _______ FOITsALE. /"10TTAGK and Section No 353, contain- V_^ ing Quarter-Acre, well situated m Michael Street, the property of Mr Win, Simpson; Offers are invited for above, Easy terms of payment. Apply to



SATUKDAY, JUNE 10, 1699 LAND NEAR TOWN. j 9 AORES 9 ! Corner of Allen's and Racecourse Road, Allenton. MR T, BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— 9 Acres, being Lota 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. Cox's Homestead ; well watered with county water races. The property is well situated. If not sold as a whole can bs sold separately. Easy terms of Payment. Note time—ll,3o a, m. T. BULLOOK, 6 18 Auctioneer.



BATOBDAY^TOKfi 10. To Persona Desircui of Purchesing Land near Town. 151 ACRES, 151 About 1£ miles from Tinwald Railway Station, . MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mb Thomas Hiokmak to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— His Property, as fullowa :— iiOt 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 23 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, 6 31 Auctioneer



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JUNE 10. HAMPSTEAD. Section No. 113, £ Acre, well situated. Corner Wellington and Cambridge Streets, ME T: BULLOCK will Sell the &bove by Auction on SATURDAY NexYou account Mr VV, Porter, ab 11 30 a.m. 6 45 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 10. ■ ALFORD FOREST. DESIRAB E HOMESTEAD. ACRES zj-^j. MR T.TSULLOCK has received inatruc tions from Mb Hugh Muirhead to ■ell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— His property at Alford Forest, as follows, viz :—44 Acres and 9 Perohea, being R.B. 8,156, 24,311 and 24,360, fenced and divided into convenient slzsd paddocks, well watered. There is ft comfortable farm house of six Rooms, dp? c!-,pil trash house and dairy, surrounded by Garden, Orchard, and Plantations, and also Stable, Trap Shed, Shearing Shed, and other build ings erected on the property. On referenoe 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 * school, and Post Office; Persons desirous of living at Alford Forest are invited to inspect Terms at Sale. NoteJbime— ll,3o a.m. : T. BULLOCK, 6 19 Auctioneer*



TpOR SALE—In splendid position for t! private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3£ acres Land and improve ments. A bargain, J HA YE FOR SALE-^Well built House of nine rooms, with good improve ments, and m first-class position m Tanored street. I HATE FOR SALE-Comfortable Dwell ing and i-aore, Wakanui Road east.' Cheap. I HAVE FOR SALE—Three Sections, Wills Street west: Sunny side of -the road. Good site for houae, being handy to Domain, Railway, and Post Office, but m very quiet locality. * FOB SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and, | acre, Cameron Street East, FO,R SALE-r-In good healthy locality, 7 roomed houae. Good garden and permanent water supply. " FOR BALE—House and X acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hatupatead, Full particulars and terms on application to H. W, BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE.



GOOD NEWS FOR ALL. FCI i°ILA\TON, formerly of • JO • \J East Street, complying with the wishes of former patrons, begs to inform them and the publio generally, that he has recommenced business m the Arcade, opposite Mr T. Bullock's office. IF YOU WANT STYLE, FlT^ft SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO . JP. J6\ 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, ab prices to suib everybody. ■ w „.,,.,. m , | F. F. CLAYTON, | PHAOIICAL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, 5 220



TREES FOR SALE. FEUIT & FOBEBT TREES, WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. . All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will b*e guaranteed for 12 months. - Quotations supplied on application* James Porter, KUBSERTMAN, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON* 5



TO THE ELECTORS OP ASH BURTON. ' Ladies and Gentlemen, — T SHALL be » Candidate to represent you In Pal'lament m the Opposition interest. I shall address you at the various centres m due course. Youra Faithfully, W. T, CHAPMAN. Alford Forest, June 6,1899. 6 57



MONEY. HI ty Kf\ TO LEND, m one or more owl § O\J sums, at lowest current rates of interest, upon first mortgage of freehold lands. Apply to 5 252 MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor. -*■ ||T | ■ || ■■ |,„ , "m i-1 | _„ „,,.„ ,„„. ■■...., - ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDIhG SOCIETY. FRESH Tenders will be received At the Office of the Society, up to 5 p.m. ou FRIDAY Next, the 9th inst, for the 42nd Appropriation of £300. CHAS« J. STYCHE 8, 6^27^ iSecretary. NOTICE OF APPLICATION VOsTa~ PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I WILLIAM HENRY DARDIS, of j > Ashburton, Cordial Manufacturer, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the adjourned annual Licensing Meeting of the Licensing Com mittee for the Licensing District of Ashbur ton, to be holden as the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the29th day of June instant, apply under section 86 of the Licensing Act, 1881, for a certificate authorising the issue to me of a Publican's License for a house situate at Ashbnrton, and known as the Central Hotel, containing 24 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 6th day of June, 1899. 5 54 W. H. DAKDIB.



RELIEF OOIJRT. ABHBORTON COUNIY. PORSpANT to Section 69 o' The Counties Ao% 1886, I hereby ap point THURSDAY, the 15th day of June, 1890, at 10 45 o'clock m the forenoon, and the Magistrates' Court-house at Ashburton, aa the place at which sitting of the Court will be held, to determine all Objections that may have been made m reapeot of the Valuation Rolls for the Ridings of Mount Hutt, Mount Somere, South Rakaia, Raogi tat», Wakanui, and Ashburton. \ ■ ' CHARLES ALLEN WRAY, ;; Stipendiary Magistrate. Ashburton, Ist June, 1899. 6 50



Entertainments. ODDFKLLOWS' HALL, ABHBURION Friday & Saturday June 9 and 10. Return of the Old F yorites, the STEELF-PAYNK JBellrlngrersi, (Late the Original Payne Family), MUSICIANS, VOCALISTS, ft PART SINGERS, Popular Family Prices —Front Se*fca, 2s, Back Seats, Is- Children, half pricai For Programme of Munic and Artists, see day .bills and circulars. Doors open 7 30, commence at 8 o'cloofe. RAKAIA-THURSDAY, June 8. 6 13 Representatife, R. T. TRFGASKI. Public notices ,



TENDERS, npENDERS are invited for Erection of X Dwelling House on North.-West Belt, for Geokgp CopMAN, Ess. Plans and specifications may bo seen afc mj^ offioe. Tenders close on SATURDAY, June 10, at 4 p.m. lt ' ... . a The Lowest or any Tender hob neces sarily accepted. R. BIRD, 6 7 Architeot). DAVID THOMAS. X AM A PURCHASER OF GOOD BRIGHT OATSHE A F pttAFm D. THOMAS, Ashburton. "PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Ret. R. Baine will (D,V.) preach twice I'D the ahove Church on'SUNDAY, 11th: Morning at 11, Evening at 6.30. Welcome to •U< 6 65



Wanted. WINDSOR Magazine for May. New Books—The Death that lurks unseen, The Rebels, The Crown and the Criminals, The Curse of Ciemetit Waynflete* The Silent House m Pimlico, Market Marborough, Marked New [testaments, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, The Biblical Museum.—H. M. Jonis. FOR Smart Blouse Materials inspect the Striped and Fancy Velveteens at Nobthoom ts Hjutfobd's, •' The Corner." I AM now opening a lot of Blankets, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, bought before the rise ip the Price of Wool, which I »m offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths V"and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits, taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 3Qs; at R» A^oorn's, ' _JL 6 T>IBLES, Hj/mn and Prajrer Books, 43 Birthday Books, Albums, Poets, Picture Books, Annuals, Purses, Wallets, Boxed Stationery, School Books and School Requisites; Law, Commercial and General Stationery, Toys, Periodicals, Newspapers, etc. The above Hoes are always m stock, marked m plain figures, at the lowest prices. i A. H. WiUiUMS, Tancred Street. I „.„i; ;..,,; ..—-—: ■ ■ • WANTED Known—That J. Moisgn has reoeived a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and never equalled m Ash burton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town,, thus gives him superiority and facility to know besb what to get. There fore the publio have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for oash as usual. Repairs done ab once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, Kast Street, Ash burton, ■■* ■,, ,r "■ ■*■ ' "" FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crashed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261bs Is) Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction* lam selling, and will Bell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— 3. Thomas, Haveinck Street. 5 10 Tenders.



SiaONGBST WHBBE OthSBS ABB WEAKEST •—The '$9 design Zeaiandia Bicycler »re fitted with all the very latest improvements, butted tubing making frames, forks, and head anbreakable, arcb orown, overhanging oh»in'wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, Klswick hubs, and dust proof throughout, enamelled m fancy colours ; prices—Gentle men's £2i, Ladies' £22; twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of aooewories m stock—Acetylene gas lamps 25i, SUver King 17a 6d | lamps from ss; bells from Is; Graphitoleo 6d, 9d, Is, very best for chains; lamp and bicycle oil Is; handle ban from 12s 6d; ladies' parcel carriers 3a 6d* —Oates, Lowry, and Co., largeit oyole manufacturers m Australasia, Burnett ytr«et, AfbbuKtQß; andnt Qbriswhuroh. Ad.