CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN

ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST SOOTH OF

ENGLAND.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapttaka May 8, 9.10 a-m, GUARMAK Office 9 55 ft-m)

London, May 8 The match South of England v. the Australians began at the Crystal Palace to-day. The weather was bright and funny and the wicket fast. So far tbe Home team h»8 lost five wickets for 156. (Received Wakeipuaka May 9, 12 55 a.m, Guardian Office 1.35 p. m. The South of England team are all ont for 246. Following are the scores ;— Socth of England. First Innings. Abel, b Jones .„'... 5 Brock well, o Trnmble, b Noble ... 2 Fry, oHiil, b Jones.., ... ... 81 i Ranjitsinghi, Ibw, b Trumble... ... 8 Haywarci, c Jones, b Trumble ►.. 50 Grace, b Jones .... ... ... 5 Jeasop, o Hill, b Jonea ... ... 6 Mason, o Noble, b MoLeod ... ... 13 ETowneend, run out ... ... —. X 8 Lockwood, not out ... ... ... 41 Boud, Ibw, b Noble 8 Extras... .„ «..■—' 9 Total 246

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 9 S .9-10 a.m, Gttabdiak Office 10 7 a'.m) Ttoe Court London, May 8 The Duka of York is Buffering from a Blight chill, but is improving. Tbe Prince of Wales has visited him daily since Friday. (Received Wakaptiaka May 9, 12 55 p-tn, Guabdiak Office 1.35 a. m) Sunday Newspapers. London, May 8 Archbishops, Bishops, Peers, Com moners, and leading Nonconformists are uniting in a protest against the Sunday editions of the London Daily Telegraph *nd Daily Mail which have been brought out as seven days papers Greater Britain Exhibition. Large crowds witnessed the opening of the Greater Britain Exhibition by the Duke of Cambridge. (Received Wak&puska, May 9, 10 a.m, Guabdian Office 10-46 a.m) Lord Kosebery's Speech. London, May 8 The Hon. C impbell-Bannerman, referring to Lord Roaebery's advice in regard to the reconstruction of the Liberal party on tbe lines existing in j 1835, condemned his repudiation of the liberal policy in recent years. The Irish Independent says that twenty j Irish Nationalist votes will be given to the Liberals till the leaders of the party repudiate Lord Rosebery's recommenda tion. A massacre. Hew York, M»y 8 ' Indians have massacred 120 Bolwian troops sent to quell a rising amongst them.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka May 9, 12.15 a.m, Guardian Office 1-35 a-m The Sliepparton Explosion, Melbourne, May 9 Fred McDonald, the second victim of the Shepparton explosion, is not dead, but is in a critical condition. The adjoining hotel and residences were badly damaged by the force of the explosion. Bricks were blown through walls, aud the roof of the factory waa thrown hundreds of yards away. Large pieces of iron were hurled over five hundred yards. A girl named Firmer received painful in juries to her head by the flying debris.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Hampstead.

A meeting of the Hampstead School Com mittee was held on Monday evening. Present) —Messrs Bland (chairman), Lawrie, Strange, Hunt, Sage, and Ramsey. TRUANT OFJIOEB. A letter was received from the Aehburton Committee, requesting this Committee to meet the Borough and Tinwald Committees at the Borough schoolroom to elect a truant officer. A general opinion was expressed that the matter might have been dealt with by the sub-committee, consisting of the Chairmen of the three Committees, without the fissist&nce of the additional twenty-five members. Mr Bland explained that the Chairman of the Ashburton School thought the matter had better be dealt) with by all three Committees, ar.d after a short discussion ifc was resolved that as many members of this Committee as could make it convenient would attend. XUBL. The tender ot Mr James Elliott, being the lowest;, was accepted for aupply of coal and firewood. QBOUNDS. ' The Secretary was instructed to write to the outßide caretakers and inform them that if their work be not more satisfactorily performed their contract will be cancelled. &INDSBGARTEN. The sum of thirty shillings was granted for material for the infant classes. ACCOUNTS. Some small accounts were received and held over and the meeting adjourned.

News in Brief.

The name of Mr William Croy was in j advertently omitted from the list of members I of the Ashton School Committee. At the Primitive Methodist Church this evening the Endeavour Society will hold its annual mission meeting. An excellent pro gramme of songs, anthems, dialogues, etc., will be given. A lecture on M Life among the Miners " will be given by the Rev. J. B. Merrett, and Mr Marsden will aleo give selections on tha gramophone/

fHE ASHBURTON - GUABDIAtt's TUESDAY; MAY 9, iS9O



-.----.--..1a,. , ■„, .W^^,__^_^^ rf _ i _^_^ vi , . ■-,., r iT ,.., m m m t ■■„___! FLETCHER BROS., ' ABE STU.L SBLI.TNG FINEST ROLLER FLOUR AT £6 17s 61 PER TON, JgKAN and BHAPB, at Wholesale Prices; Best BLUE DEKWF.NI' POTATOES, j, Yon will save from 5 per cent to 10 per by buying your Groceries from oi. ■LAMPS. 'I^W ;■ LAMP^. • We are sellling lit , .See our windows Rochester Lamp, - W{^ for p.kea, .«d ,cv :. ■ ■ .-. Illiliir «tf| MV N'i^iißii from 5a 9d each |||ll!F I lIV I \4jfi| Will 6ay at once orvabont- 15 per' |||j|| UUIM U ||« that our price, are cent less than other J^M||/ JW" by far the to^t. are charging. \ "^^^S^ -- t , J» Town. . Compare Prices J^^^^^^HP^ ' • Compare pricta with other Stores M^^^^^^S^ wkh Other ■torß- wd judge for your- Ifwf^ffl '' "' and Jud«e for y°ar' LIBRARY HANGING LA&IP3 FROM 37s 6d to £3 3s. PLATED WARE. ELECTRO, SILVER PLATED, OR NIGKEL SILVER. Breakfast Ornet Dinner Cruet from 7s 6d each. from 9s 6d each "'"^^ Anyone requiring Wedding _^^^^^^. __S_ia__» _M_9—_ML Prices before buying else- where. REMEMBIR THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, * EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HTOH STREET, CHRIBTCHURGH. SOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. iNOItTHCOTE & HEFFORD, ARE causing intense excitement and interest to the Ladies' of Ashburton aod el_» where. And no wonder, when they see tho uneq'i&Hert and unparalleled valae we are nnw offering in Every Department »t " THE CORNER." We have opened up Hundreds of Pounds worth of New Goods, and as we are doing an extensive and *V«o ahead "business, are nob afraid that any accumulation of Slock will be left at the end of the Season. Well Bought Fashionable Goods, with aa eye to business, can never upset the Purse and the Person. OUR DRESSES! DRESSES I DKESSES I In Beautiful Tints, and Lovely Desigos are worth noting, especially the Green Fabric*, LADIFS.—To save disappointment, place your orders at once. LOVELY MILLINERY and all Classes of SHOW ROOM GOODS make a Grand Die play. Beautiful Straw acd Felt Hats, and Girla' and Children's requirements are not foi gotten by us. OUR FANCY DEPARTMENT is up-to-date ia everything. MANTLES, OAPKS, JACKETS, imported from Melbourne and Sydney afc Low Prices. MISSES' COATS, Splendid Variety ; Ladies' and Girls' Macintoshes in all shapes. FUR WRAPS and NECKLETS all the rage, also large lot FUR TRIMMINGS, oall ciatiy and Belecb for yourselves. Ail our Manchester and General Household Lines, for variety and quality cannot be beaten, ART MUSLINS, Grand Designs at Marvellous Prices, LINOLEUMS and FLOOR CLOTHS, ail widths, Down Quilts, and Eiderdown, large stock and low price*. Bogs (Wool and Goat) at cutting prices. Carpst Squares at desperate prices. OUR CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT is replete with New Goods-Here are a few quotations :— Men's Covert Coats 37s 6d, Men's W. P. Goats 32a to 60s ; specially selected Heavy Tweed Suits 29s 6d; specially nice lot of Boys' and Youths' Kaiapoi and Motgiel Sailor Suits and Reefer Coats ■ INSPECTION INVITED, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. \ . «■■■*_■______» t J ( ■ TT^OR GOOD OHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONHS We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d; Children's Ankle Straw, If 1 Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Price*. , IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will atand the wear be nan you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, OJANORBD STREET, IvSHBUBTD]* LOOK OVER THIS! A Splendid Range of Union Shirtings, in Calicoes, the best value in Ashburton— good washing colors, at 7£d, B|i, 9fd, lO|d, White~-lfd, 3|d, 4d, 4fd, S^d, 6d, and up and upwards wards _ __ __ _____ U.B.~l|d, 3Jd, 4d, fl|d, 5iJ, 6d, and op- . Rattling Value in Colon's! flannel, in wards Shetland, Grey, and Pink* Note the price : r ««« veutt-* 1 in T^ , . , '. . Rid nor Jftrd onwards Locß " hite Lace Curtains, latest designs, Bjd..p!r. !&l d a PWftrdß . wide widths, and splendid value, selling fast- Our value in Flannelettes is hard to beat; ab ls^i 2s 9^> 2a lid, 3a 9d, 4s lid, and and wa challenge comparison; 34;n stripe upwards 3|d,.4|d, 6d, 6|d, and upwards We have - m receive(J aM _ IoJ of Take notice of this Line-D.W. Table c tin a"d ?° De/ c, c™b X Damasks, White Is 6|d and upwards; U.B. »J the pneesj-fls 3d, 4, lid, 5s 3d, 5a lid, Is Jd, Is 3d, Is 5£ i, la B*d, and upwards 6a 6d u Pward«- Everybody is of the opinion that our value We are selling an enormous quantity of in Ladies' and Children's Black Casbmare Sheetings, 72in, White, from 9^ i per yard ; stockings cannot be equalled from Is pair U. 8., 72 n P|l, lOid, llf I,ls Id, upwards upwar da Beautiful White Nainsooks, extra widths, A nice warip Winter Dress from 4s 3d the and splendid quality, our prices 4f J, 5|J, dress, a nioe selection to pick from, and 6|d, 7|l, 9g i, par yard better gooda at 5s 6d, 6s 9d, 7h 6d, 8j lid, ——:—; — -7 10a 6d, upwards Coaticg Serges will be much worn this —— ■ ■■ ■ • , season, and we have a nice range ia Navy What you want at this season is a nice and Blacks at Is, Is If i, Is 6J, la 9cJ, and warm Cape, latest style find colors, from ap to 3a 6d per yard 6s lid upwards SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREJ&T, Next Fletcher Bros., Ashburton.



SHEARMAN BROS. VlTr E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PKIOES HOBNSBY & EANSOME PLOUGH SHAKES. PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CAfeTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and Club Cartridges and ! Ammunition of all kinds. SporfssmPTi r'-q-firing Good and Relhblo Ammunition at the lowest price, would btin> n by t'iviug us a caU. | LAMPS, LAMPS, AISD LAMPWARE. Hangh.g Parlour Lamps, Hall Lamps, Table I amps, Hand Lamps, Bracbe Lamps and Stoneley's Patent; Safety Lamps In endless variety. Lamp Ch'cißeys, GlobfP, Shades, Wicks, *nd Burners of every description, otalle Lanterns, ttiable Lanterns in all shapes and tizes. knamelware, enamel ware. WE have just received from the Manufacturers a Large and Assorted Stock of the above, including— Kettles, Sauoepana, Jngs, Stewpans. Cups and Saucers, Mags, Plates, Dishes, Fie Uisbes, Cullenders, Basins, Dippers, eta., etc., which we areidlsposing of at wholesale prices. . rr ii t » KEROSENE. KEROSENE. K(\f\ OASES LIGHT OF THP, AG& OIL, !~/\f\ 150 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil in the Market. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, P^koe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas. Substantis reduction m takng a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. FerRU-'ori's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), talker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bases ls.uglibh and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wines and spirits always on hand. BEST HOU&E in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brushware. Grr)eerieß afc Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROGERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKROHANTS, MAttKET HOUSE, BUKKBTT STREET, ASSBURTON Telephone No 53 TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /"\UR Success with these^GOWNS la6fc Season gives us Confidence in Requesting the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a Comprehensive Stock of.COATIKGS, suitable for thia purpose and would SOLICIT AN EABLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — 6) BALKS*;OARPET" SAMPLES 6> 6) BALES GOAT SKIN RUGS g\ MITCHELL & TURNER. J. SEALY AND CO. 1 \P) ■" IN compliance with the request of many Frieiida and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS in the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND GARDEN BEQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed in me during the last twenty-four years, I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership Q. A, DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years, The business will be carried on as formerly under thb style of J. SEALY 4 CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLEB OF PEAS, TARES, BYfiGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY~AND CO. JTO THE ELECTORS OF ] ASHBURTON. SjMr "Jt/TR E. G. WRIGHT, M.H.R., having fW^^^^^^^^^ decided act to seek re-election, much to the infill VM^^'lml^^B regret of his constituents and party, I have t'i''i'f^^ l^J^^^^\tiislfm the honor 8 »t the requesb of many Electors I fi |f0 QH M yfM ,ia all parts of the District, to announce that | '$ I have consented to be nominated in the | place of Mr E. G. Wright, and ahall in due \ " >f v* a time Address the Electors in Ashburton and | KNOT RINOS . the outlying portions of the District.' | OoU; Watvh<rs J I am , || Silver Watches i 1 Your Obedient Servant, [''.OLD frj SilVip CHAINS 0. J. HARPER* Broodies, &C, Upper Hackbhorne, j°w^yg^gpy MM**"**'l*^^fff'iff " May 8, 1899. 576 ftf S^ * : 'TTILOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oaca (whole and li.i^^o^'<'^T^^^^' \ JL oruahedj, Bed Chaff, Onions (261b8 le), ®5§? i^~~ *M*-^** Potatoes, Ohickwheat, etc., delivered free "> I within the Belt. Money returned for any 3 article not giving satisfaction* I&m selling, I and will sell, tha above 3d per sack or 2s 6d • l per ton below the lowest advertised prices. For Children's Hacking Cough Uke J. Thomas, Haveloek Street. 5 10 Woods' Great Peppermint Care 1/6 and 2/6.



f i\ BULLOCK. SATUEDAY, MAY 13 AN IMPBOVID FARM OF 290 acres. 290 WelMSitaated on the Winohmore Road, near Town. MR T. BULLOCK (iD oocjnnotior with MR D. THOMAS), has received instructions from Mr Wm Sutton to sell bj Public Auction a^ the Arcade on the above date, on account of his removal to Alford Forest,— HIS PROPERTY, situated on Urn WiDch i.' <re Rr>:>d, as foh< .-«•«. v z : - Pun oi R.ti h 093 and R 8 24439. 27233, and 28219, containing 290 acres divided iaio 5 convenient sized paddocks with water in each paddock. There is a firm house, trap shed, store room, stable, etc., erected ou tha progeny. 80 acres sown with oats, 100 acres ploughed ready for wheat, 45 acres in Btubbie, remainder Id English grasses. Thie fculo offers » favourable opportunity to persons desirous of living near town, as it is only about4|t miles from Ashburtoß. Easy Terms of Payment, can be arranged. D. THOMAS \ T . . Aaa , 5 25 T. BULLOCK j Jomt Agent" D 7 THOMAS AROADE HORSE FAIE. JHUB3DAY, MAY 11, 2899. CONTRACTOR'S TEAM, MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr T. Humphries, Tai Tapu, whose lease has expired, to sell by Public A action, — 1 d GOOD DRAUGHT MARES AND JL/4 GELDINGS D. THOMAS, ' 81 Auctioneer. AROADB HORSE FAIB. I THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1899. DTHO.MAB has received instructions « from Messrs Wilson and Reaney to lell— 5 DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS I HACK Southland Client,— II DRAUGHT MARKS AND GELD INGS North Canterbury Client,— 10 DRAUGHT MARES AND GELD INGS Longbeach Estate,— 3 SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES Timaru Client,— 6 DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS 3 HARNESS HORSES D. THOMAS, > 82 Auctioneer.* ABCADE " HORSE FAIR. XHOESDAY, MaY 11, 1899. Tt/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 'I 95 Auctioneer. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. MaylsTi^T GREAT CLEARING SALE OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, BLOOD STOCK, Etc. ' MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd. (in conjunction with Mb D. Thomas), will hold a complete Clearing Sale at Mb E. Gates' Homestead, Lagmhor Road, on the above date, (Mr Gatbs having definitely decided to leave for New South Wales), of the following :— 1 O FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES JLO (All Good Sorts and Workers) Q LIGHT HARNESS HORSES pr FIRST.CLASB MILKING COWS. 10 HEAD YOUNG OATTLE ; AUo, The Thoroughbred Stallion •« Phaeton," by Trenton—Sapphire; •• Maxinsui,""Reverie," "Beauty Sleep," Two Yearlings byPbseton, and other Blood Stock. The Implements (nearly all new and in first "class order), comprise— 2 Maesey-Harria Reapers aad Binders, 2 DF Ploughs, 2 SF Ploughs, 3 Grubbers, New Set Diso Harrows, 4-furrow M.H. Plough, 2 Farm Drays, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Waggon, Woods' Hide Delivery, Woods' Grass Mower, New Southland Grain and Manure Drill, 4-Wbeeled Double-Seated Buggy, Cambridge Roller, Hornsby Gorse Cutter, Stripper, Cultivator, Leveller, Grindstone, Wire Netting, Vice, Large Quantity of Tools, 26 Seta Shaft, Leading, and Plough Harness, and a host of Sundries. Also,— SEED WHEAT, GRASS SEED, OATS, CHAFF, 2 STACKS OATEN SHEAVES No Reserve. Everything to be sold. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 o'clook Noon. R. Friedlandeb, ) T | o«!_-„-_ 584 D. Thomas, \ Joiub S*le9men- TENDERS. rjIENDERS are invited for the erection ol X. a Churoh at StudholmeJunction. Plane and Specifications with John dayman, Sale yards, Ashburton. The lowest or any Tendei not necessarily accepted. 5 8E ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. FTIENDERS are invited for the Supply ol X 700 Yards (more or leas) of Shingle foi Streets. Particulars may be obtained at tin Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders, enclosing deposit of Two Pounds, will be received tili 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 15bh inßb. CHAS. E. FOOKB, 5 92 Borough Engineer, CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the bad and all kindred complaints. Free frou Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists anc Patent Medicine Vendors throughout th< world. Proprietors, The Lf Main and Mic land Counties Drug Company, Linoeh airland



J. V. DE BEEE ~^"EW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality, English plate on hard white metal. New Designs In a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. LOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, New lines suitable for presentation from j XI tO £10; Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jewelleryTewellery Alwaya the largest assortment in Aihbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every maiU ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. I am making a special feature in manu facturing Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Daly competent) workmen employed. J. V.DE~BEEB, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER <Sr WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. COOPER BROS. "Wholesale and Eetail Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ARE now in a position to supply the Public with all kinds ot Fresh Fruits Toffies, Lollies, Murray's 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 oivility. AU Boiled Goods Made on the Premises Daily. coopelTbbos., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 51 NOTICE. A NY Person or personß found Trespassing xJL on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 78 W. S, STRANGE.



Entertalnm en ts. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT. ANOTHER GRAJSD PERFORMANCE i BY MR O. M. MoADOQ'S TUBILEE ni^GBBB, tlUßii^tGifl Lingers, Largo and En I hu-i«sHc Audience Last Night. HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY House Crowded jq Every Part. Every Item Encored. Most Enthusiastic Reception of MADAME MoADOO. don't forget, last two nights. to-night. Grand Change of Programme Popular Prices—3a, 2a, & la. Book Early at H. M. JONES', Stationer. 586 K. H, Collins, Business Manager.- Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. rjIHE Friendß of Mr Alfred T. Welsh JL are respectfully informed that the Funeral of h!9 late beloved daughter Louisa, will move fr-'.m hia residence, Allen's Koad, AllentoD, on THURSDAY, May 11, at 1 p.m., for the Ashlmrton Cemetery. THOS. H. UNDRILL AND 00., 5 96 Undertakers, PUBLIC NOTICES ~ BOWLING CLUB. A MEETING of these interested in the formation of & Bowling Club, will be held in the Arcade Chambers, on FRIDAY Evening Next, at 7.30 eharp. J. SNODGR&BS, 5 95 Convener. F0 X feALJU, "* VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, /CONSISTING of 13 acres, 3 roods, 3 VJ perches of excellent land, situate Allen's Road, AUentoi,, together with com fortable Dwelling of 6 rooms ; also numerous convenient outbuildings, including Stable, Containing 6 loose boxes, Harness and Men's Room. MONEY TO LEND. I have special sums of £200 and £600 to lend en freehold tecurity, at lowest rates of interest. OHAS. J. STYOHE, 5 90 Aroade. ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFFE3ED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTBALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeiture Conditions. At Ago 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £31 10s per m Bum for 20 years, In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 YISARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by the Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business* HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Diatricb Agent, Ashburton.



SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing



T. Bullocl*. FOR SALE. TO FARMERS, DEALERS & OTHERS, 100 ao^s 100 /CONVENIENTLY ribuated about two \J miles from the Fairfield Freezing Worke and the County Saleyarda; on Mitoham Road, being R. 3. 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 stock for sale or to the Freezing Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. MONEY. TO LEND—Small Special Sums of £150 and £180; also a sum of £5000 at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK FOB SALE. COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. 500 ACRES, s(]O GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Being R.S. 52,732, 32,734 and 32,965 below the Railway Line, fenced etc. To be sold at a considerable loss to the present owner. Terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. HALF-ACRE, together with square dwel ling jhouseoi four rooms, &c, weii situated on the Alford Forest Road. /J1 QK Price required. The owner ot iDv having purchased a property in another part of the District is the reason ot its being for sale. Very easy terms of payment can be ar ranged, almost equal to rental. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ALLEN TON\ SUBURAN PROPERTY FOR SALE. T7IRONTING Allen's Boad, William JP Street, and Wakanui Creek, being Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, the property of Mb J. Moban: Offers are invited for the purchase of this, on very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TINWALD. ITIOR SALE, at a low price—four sections ; between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. £11 f\ rim required* obJLJLKJ Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. ~ FOB SAL& VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. g ACRES ODD. g /^lorner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, \J with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with 1 Copper built id, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc, etc., surrounded by Gardes and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray. Having sold his business he in desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, ID BULLOCK.



Wanted. A BHBCBTON RIFLE CLUB requests jCX the Holders of Riflea No. 821, 488, 655, to retmn the same at occe. 5 93 W. SPABRDW, Captain. WANTED Known.—Annual Endeavour Mission Meetinu in the Primitive Methodist Church To-Night, to commence at 7.30. Good Programme and Lecture. Admission, 6d. 5 94 RABBITS, Oysters, and allki- dsof Fre«h Fish by Express Tonight.-J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail. Office. 5 99 WANTED—A Boy for tfaxm and to make himEelf generally useful Apply Max Friedl*sdkß. 5 87 GOOD Ked Carrots, 15s per !< n at J. Millichamp's, Terrace Nuri?ery, Ashburton. 5 91 A FARE WELL SOCIAL will "hTgTven to Mb W. H. Collins (on the occasion oi his departure to England) in the Schoolroom of the Baring Square Church on 1 hcbsday Evening, at 7 30. Members cf the coi gjpgalion. invited. 5 89 TRY 'NORTHCGTB AND HeJFFQRD'S new Dressmaker, and plaoo your order early. Grand lot of "Materials/ at The I Corner. _ fTIRY Northcote and Heffobd for Men'B JL and Boys' Clothing and Boots at low Prices for Serviceable Goods. WANTED for the Guardian Office, Boy who has passed Standard VI, or a Firsb Year Apprentice. Apply Mt-r;* ger Ashburton Publishing Company F~ INEST Boiler.Flonr~£6l7«~6d per ton, 2001b bag 14a, 1001b bag 7s 6d, SOlb bag 3s lOd, 251b bag 2s, at Fletchek Bbc 3 , Athburton and Christchuroh. IHRESH Supply in Cheap Editions of 1 Catriona, Robert Elsraere, The Plea sures of Life, The Gatea of Eden, Cruci fixion of Philip Strong, Hia Brother's Keeper (Sheldon); Mrs Miller's Cookery Books, 3rd edition, 1« each, posted Is 2d. Fresh lines in Family Bibles, Fancy Boxei Stationery, Ball-room Fans, &c— A. H Williams. BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 5s 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Gits : 43 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201b a Is, at Flxtchbk Bros., Ashburton. "OEVIEW of Reviews for April, Chil j XV dren's Bazaar, Mother's Help. New Books—The Cruise of the Cachalot, Daugh ters of Babylon, Robert Bruce, Malcolm Ruth; Cheap editions—With Kitchener to Khartoum, At the Sign of the four, Adven tures of Sherlock Holmes, and many others, 9d each.— H. M. Jones.



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles, /"\UR New Season's Supply of this Dr Nicholson, of juondon, the world famed \J Dressing has now arrived, and its aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear ever increasing sale each year proves its drums, has just Issued the 100 th edition of popularity. Mb illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- T m to a THnßnnrtr H*rnn -ddit neas and Aural Troubles. This book may vPNTATIVE be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Vi!.HiAX*vji. ftoad, WelliDgton s N. 2., on receipt of It i« «asy to H8e > dissolving in cold water. ftamps. Mr Oaropbell, of the same addresß, Jo hastens instead of retarding germination, wag greauly relieved of his deafness by Dr M d is very much cheaper than any other Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in dressing—l m per pnolie*v spreading the news of the great specialist in arc-t.eanui.ic , New Zealand. A little book on tVe cure of Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Bheamatifim, Corpulence, Lumbago ant? > indigestion by the same author, may be had . , . _ /i ■ from M Rb>w w receipt pf stamps AShbUttO/l UFUg CO, Ltd, WANTED— Wise Mothers to try oar Indestructible School Boot. — WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. Million's Z«ftl&a4i» Boot g«oe§. 5 11 \