THE VOLUNTEERS

Auckland Volunteers for Samoa

United Preee Association—By Electric Telegraph.

AuckliAnd, April 1 The volunteer camp waa interrupted at noon by a telegram from the Government accepting th« offar of the Auckland volun teers for Samoa, Four hundred men are required including the permanent force; Volunteers! are being enlisted, It is expected the force will leave on Sunday afternoon V>y the Tutanekai and Mildura.

THE WAIKAKAHI ESTATE.

The correspondent of the LyUtlton Times telegraphed oa Thursday :—The ballot for uection* on the Walks kahi Estate was retained at 9a. m. and concluded at 1 p.m. On both days ib was discovered m several instances, alter a section had been balloted for, that names of applicants had been omitted, with che consequence that another ballot had to be taken. This caused sore heart-burning on the part of the applicant who had at web bean succesful, bub who m no case ultimately obtained a section. The list of applicants for each section was read dearly by the ballot clerk as the marbles were placed m the ballot box, but consider ing that applicants had been informed that Ifc was not necessary that they should attend the ballot more care should have been taken to ensure accuracy. Some dissatisfaction was also caused by the rejection of applica tions by holders of small areas of land from which it is impossible to earn a living. The allegation that, on the other hand, applica-1 tions of certain holders of land were improperly admitted, lacks confirmation. Immediately upon the closing of the ballot applications were lodged for most of the nnailoted sections, and the settlement of the whole of the land is assured. The following are the results of the ballot on the second day :— Block XL—Section 1, 100a, 4a 6d, Mary Quigley (18 applicants); section 2, 270a, 9', Joseph F. Callaghan* (130 applicants); section 3, 221a, 9], Joseph Bead (U9 appli cats); section 4, 400a, ss, James Ochrane (14 applicants); section 5. 480a, 4s 91 (no applicant); section 6, 496*, 4s 9J, James Carlson (1 applicant); section 7, 262*, 4s 9J, ,W. S. Williams (12 applicants). Block Xlll.—Section 1, 50&, 3s 6d, Joseph Brooker (7 applicants); section 2,50a, 3a 6d, H. Davidson (8 applicants); section 3, 50a, 3s 6d, Eliz* Hylands (7 applicants); section 4, 50*, 3s 6d, Thomas Coulter (6 Applicants); section 5, 50a, 3s 6d, Jenning Coates (4 applicants); section 6, 50*, 3s 6d, C. Morrison (3 applicants); section 7, 50a, 3s 6d, J. N. H. MoOown (2 applicants); section 8, 50a, 3a 6d, A, B. Henry (1 appli cant) ; section 9, 50a, 3s 6d, applicants previously successful; section 10, 417a, 4a 9d, no applicant. Block XlV.—Section 1. 421a, 4s 6d, no applicant} section 2, 420a, 4* 91, A. J. McLean (I applicant); section 22 268, 191a, 4» 9J, George Cleal (28 applicants.) Block XV.-Section 1, 610a, 4s 3d, Archi bald McOulloch (3 applicants), section 2, 574a, 3s 9d, J H. Andrews (1 applicant); section 3, 525a, 3s 9d, Margaret Corcoran (2 applicants); section 4, 581a, 3s 9i, no applicant. Elephant Hill Survey District. Block VHI-Section 3,357a, 6» 7£d, H. H. Fisher (4 applicants); section 5, 531a, 4s bi, W. Simpson (1 applicant. Block XL—Section 2, 299a, Bs, J. M, McNeill, Waikakahi; section 3, 54a, 9% John Smart (20 applicants); section 4, 56a, 9f, Mi Burke (15 applicants); section 5, 55a, 9a, T. Home (12 applicants); section j 6, 150 ft, 9s, A. McDonald, Waikakahi. The second elaee land and the small grazing runs were also let as well as several sections m Mowen township, but 35 sections of the latter were not allotted.

Latest Items

Shooting.—Judging by the fusiiada that opened at daybreak this morning along the river, tho ducks mast have had a warm time of it. No big bag* have as yet bees reported. A large camber of ducks nought eftoctuary on the islands m the Domain. Accident —A man named Edward Gale, employed at Messrs P. and D. Duncan's works, met with an accident early m the week. The accident is reported lo have been caused by the bursting of an emery wheel, a flying portion of which struck him od the forearm just above the wrist. Chertsey Spobts.—All the arrangements for the Easter Monday's Sports are com plete. Owing to a difficulty m getting timber, it had been found necessary to erect a temporary fence up the straight; The course has been laid out, measured, and mown and is m first-class condition, and a good day is all that ia desired to fulfil the promise of a most enjoyable meeting, Chubch Bazaabs. —The bazaar m aid of the St. Andrew's Church, Tin wald, repairing fund, will be held m Town Hall, Tinwald, on Easter Monday, and great attractions are offered by the promoters, as a reference to the advertisement will show.—The bazaar m connection with the local Caiholio Church, m the Gddf allows' Hall, extenive preparations for which have been made, will be formally opened by His Worship the Mayor to-night. The Vancouver Mail.—The Miowera, hat arrived at Wellington from Vancouver. Her passengers for New Zealand are Messrs Qtticke, Martin, Birks, Rowatt, and Kier, and a number of through passengers. She brings a large quantity of fruit from the Islands* The Miowera left Vancouver on March 9, and experienced fine weather.' This is the last visit: of the Vancouver maiiboata to New Zealand .—Press Association telegram.

News in Brief.

The election for one member of the Wakanui River Board takes place on Wednesday, April 12, the nominations closing on April 5. Mr Henry Allnutb having been one of the successful Applicants for a section on the W&ikakahi estate, has decided to offer hie mug little property for sale by auction on Saturday* Particulars will be given man ndvertisemeEb m our noxb issue. Farmers and others are reminded that the great sale «t Waikakahi takes place on April 5, 6 and 7. The catalogue comprises sheep, horses, cattle, implements, etc. The joint auctioneers are Messrs J. T. Ford and Co., Fleming and Hedley, and Pyne and Co. On April 6, Mr D. Thomas, m conjunction with Messrs C« Hardy and Go, will offer at Rakaia, * stock of grocery, drapery, etc.; also furniture and effects. Mr Thomas will also hold a clearing sale at Lyatfc on account of A. F. Somerville, Esq. Sheep, cattle, horses, and farming implements are included m the catalogue. The sale com mences at 12.30. Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, report t/bat at the Methven saleyards on Thursday thai property of Mr H. Crac field, consisting of 351 acres, was offered. Bidding started at £6 and advanced to £6 10s, afa which price the land waa passed m. It was, how ever, Sold subsequently at £7 per acre to Messrs Dobbin Bros* An advertisement re the sale of Mr Crsnfield's live and dead stock appears elsewhere. Messrs Friedlander Bros, Limited, hold a clearing sale »t Mr W> Croskill's farm, near Eiffelbon, on Wednesday next. Farmers who require hones or farming implements, should attend 1' The sale commences at 12 30. On April 7, at twelve o'clock, the same firm will hold a clearing cale at Mr Gran field's farm. The catalogue here will include the Clydesdale entire, Sir Colin, purchased by Mr Cranfield last year from Mr R. Gawo, also ft large number of light and draught horses, sheep, implements, eto. At the Methven yards on April 13, they will offer on account of (the executors of the late Mr W. H. Maguinness a portable engine and double bagger ehaffcutter. Messrs Fried lander Bros, hold their next hone fair at their West Street Mart ou Friday, April 14, and have already a larg? number of entries booked.

THE ASHBOBTOM 6OABDIAN; SATUBDAI, APBIL 1, J899



GREAT REDUCTIONS I GREAT lUvIUCTIONS: IN FINfESTBOLLEH FLO UR, 200 lbs 14 S . 100  , ... 7a 6d. gO , Sa iOd 25 „ gg. l^°^. HK1* **«*«« ip^a for Ton !n^B or more. Now ia y.»ar time tol*y Inyouf JL Wmut bupply of Best Boiler Flour. Bran and sharps equally ridoced, »! 60 Diamond Brand Uatmtal (che beet m the Market) is also cut m PriceL WINTER SUPPLIES. When baying yonr Winter Supplies kindly giw n« s Sh ai^ n g^rante^.hat you will save money by doing so, urn bay lot C^h and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to iay for othei peoplu debt*, whereaa In a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones. PRESERVING SUGAR Brewers Crystals Is universally acknowledged to* be the most Kjonomical and best Preservh g Sugar In the M^ket. Cnce need blwbj-b used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are much firmer at d clearer tnd will keep for yeas if required. This Sugar can tnly be had from ua, as we are Sole Agents Auckland^No.'l and Nc. 1 A Cane Sugar alwaya m Stock, Preserving Pans I \ ;^i||i WE have the largest <^ff^. Bef't : <*l^**>'"; ■H*'*i■ .l: 'I Stock of all kinds at ajMJM Kenricb, 9aat Ron, Lov-ejt EVicef?. WjiJi 1 SJBBKK Fnamelled, and Ughb l;l Sfceol En&mell'd. - ': '• '":~^ ..V '::t M 'lillli JAM JARS. Mason's] Improved} PJuis» Klararaja^Sß H Mflfl Quarts and half Gallons. American .Urs, . fff Silflr c own Jars, Scotch Jars, Banner Jelly Jnra I|-|| iii^B WR havo'had ach a demand for Jam Jars'of all kinds this season that oar Stocks «c gov?in« very 'ow, so we advise our customers to call at once (if requiring *ny of the aV.ve) so as to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24 jjox 67 REDUCTION ROLLER FLOUR. ' """""yi" " *v« *^^^*^ SOOlto Saoks .14s sOlb Bajrs ... 3s lOd lOOlb Basrs .„ fm 6rt 5»4511> Bags „ «»; POLLAED AHD BRAN ALWAYS IN STOCK. —;oi—. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TT7"B HAVE HOW ON HAND A STOCK OW FINEST PANYONQ BUDS TEA. Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for those suffering from lodises, tion and other ailments, who cannot drink a strong Liquoring Tea. This Tern {is u«td m all the Leading Hospitals m Australasia. PEKOE CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED TEAS. a. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Oeylon Tea m £ib and lib Packets, 51b and 101 b (tint and 501 b Chests, which we oan with confidence recommend to the public of Ashburton* Samples may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILES TEA* PERFECT WRINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWARB, ENAMELWARE, UNSEED, NEATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OILS, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH FRIGES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We oan Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15s a Dozen, Finest Scotch Whisky frond 24s per gal. English Bottled Stout (qts) from 13a per doc Finest Pale Brandy „ 26s „ „ St Jnlien Claret  85a „  Very Old Port Wine „ 20s „ „ Wai-Roagoa Mineral Wniers „ 356d f , " Finest Australian Wines „ 17a „ „ Lager Beer (pints) 9i „ M Very Old Fort Wine (bottled), 36s per doa. „ „ (auwts) 15i   EnglishßottledAle(pts)fromßs6d „- „ : All other Wines and Spirits at equally Low Prices, (i) Orderi by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MABKET HOUSE, BUBNETT STREET, ASHBUBTON. Telephone No 52



GREAT SA L E - OF — LINOLEUM *» orER m PiTJ'Sf ™ CBmßh LARGEST STOCK IN "" LINOLEUM -LINOLEUM (Just Arrived Direct from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colour?. hUGS, MATS, OAKPBTS, & MATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S, Gothic. BMMMHlMiHiK*ft*aiiißißßliißilißiM CALL EA.BLY AND SEOUKE A BARGAIN AT f. H. UNDRILL & CCVjS FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, ASHBURTON. Note Address— TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m 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 i FAKM, VEGETABLE, AND FLO WEB SEEDS, AND \ GARDEN EEQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed m me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A, DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of %F, SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OP PEAS, TARES, EYEGEASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY~AND CO. 3 71 AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1899. NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS NOW ON VIEW. MITCHELL AND TURNER H. M. JONES FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from T Days to \2 Months, according to Value Purchased. dSJ. per Week for Total Disablement up to (Ten Weeks. dSSO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially put up m London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON S —I* I AIM O »S— By Brinemead And Sons, Hopkinson, Gobs and "PT A "XT/^Q.— K»Uman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- X IAI>I UO wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Sob, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. -ORGAINS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, C\ "R C^ A TV Q— Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Ofeicago Com- V_/X\vX-c3LXI O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. — OKGAINS- From lOs to <45@0. ORGANS From ... . M ... .„. ,„. >m 1O« per month PIANOS „ . ... .. SOs,, „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Vacti Obtainablb, Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. at LOWEST GASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Chriatohurch and Dune, din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. EL M.~~J9NES. JUST RECEIVED - Wpldon's Ladie't LOST. f I and other Journals and Magazines ; Quarterly Volumes of Soraps and Snapshots ;_,«,— New Lines m Photo Frames, Prize Books, T Q&™ on Saturday, a purse containing Leather Writing Cases, Boxed Floral J-* two Ten Pound Nobes, the numbers Stationery, School Bags (all sorts) j Sunlight ot whioh M 0 known, a One Pound Note, and Year Books for 1899, 6d; Crinkled Paper BOrne Silver, and a small key. from 3d a roll. All Goods at lowest possible Finder rewarded on returning Purse to prices.—AS H. Williams; this office or Royal Hotel. 3 286 MEWS Clothing wad Mercory at Harvest TTTELDON'S Ladies' Journal foTlSb. Prices. Good assortment at "The VV ruary, Review of Reviews for Corner."—Nobthcoto & Hefforp. March Family Reader, Christian Herald, lll ..r~'r : — Pearson's and Strand Magazines, Banner "{E? ? educ 9 ±l iJ^ iVvSTS \? oi I-rael» Mora*n 8 Star, Sportsman's Picture snih iAi"~ ???l b 8» J 4S S |°° lbB i ?«6d; Book, Prince aSd the Undertaker, The 50lbs, 3s lOd; 25?bs, 25.-John O»b & Unseen Hand, Weapons of Mystery, wo> 2 Bohemian Girls, Day of Temptation.—H. , «Mi JONBS,



Friedlander Bros. HORSE_ FAIR WEST STREET HOUSE MART. /^VUR Next FAIR will take place on FEIDAY, APEIL 14, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same* FRIEDLANDLR BROS., Ltd. % B. FRIEDLANDKR, 3 93 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, HINDS. 185 acres, 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Rental. BEING R.S. 36455 and Lots 7, f, and 47, parts of Reserves 1371 and 1331, not far from Hinds Railway Station. Rental to the Crown; Is 3d per acre. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOE BAIJE. TOWN PROPERTY, /CENTRALLY situated m Peter sbreet \J near the Railway Station and Poet Office. Being TS. 528, containing £ acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also WaahhouEe, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property {is centrally situated near the Railway Station* and should prov&a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. ~~ TINWALD. ' ' * % ACRE 1/g TjIOR SALE.—Sections No 17 and 18, X. each containing | acre, fronting Main South Road, and not far from the Railway Station. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROPEaTY Fronting the Domain at corner of North Belt BEING Lots 1 and 2, containing 1 rood 33 perches, with comfortable dwelling House of 6 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. T BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET. — Small Cottage fronting Graham's Road, not far from the Railway Station. Rental 3s 61 per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOB sTI~E^ - Q A ACRES, being Lot 4, part of Reserve wU 350, together with small cottage thereon, fronting Maronan Road ; suitab'e for an accommodation paddock, as it is not far from the Saleyarda. For particulars apply to T BULLOCK T~o LE T, /COMMODIOUS, well lighted offices, \J conveniently situated m Burnett street, originally portion of the premises occupied by the Bank of New South Wales. T. BULLOCK. FOR SAI,"B. fi)O AORIiS O ROODS O1 '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, oerner of Grove Farm Road and Johns ton Street, AND— LOT No 51, containing 10 ACRES and 11 PERCHES, just above, fronting Johnston Street. For full particulars, terms, «tc, 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 Street East, and other localities at prioea ranging from £15 to £50 each. One m Cox Street, No. 795, £36 10s, well situated, level, good land. Terms if required. For further particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. F(J R g ALEt GOOD HEALTHY SHEEP COUNtDRY Coldstream Road District, 500 acres, 500 Rural Sections 32732, 32734, and 32965, fenced, etc. riIHE Owner is desirous of quitting thlt X property at once, at a sacrifice Offers are invited. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, ; Agpnfc^ TINWALD. I7IOR SALE, at a low price—four sections ; between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. £Jl 1 "I f\ Price required. obXJLU Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS* TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTOHURCH RACES. A SPECIAL TRAIN for Passengers from South of Ashburton will start from Timaru at 6.30 a.m on 3rd April, and be due from Rangitata at 7.41 turn, Hinds 8.12, Winslow 8.28, Tinwald 8.39; It returns from Christchurch at 5-5 p.m. The Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton and Methven on April 3rd and 4th will start at 5.15 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 Rangitata 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), Winslow 5 28, Hinds 5.46, Rangitata 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 TrainX/hristchurch to Dunedin at 8.15 p.m on April 3rd, will atop at stations south of Ashburton, to set down passengers from Christchurch. Holiday Excursion Fares as already notified. 3 283 BY ORDER. GREAT Rush at Northootb and Heffobd's Realisation Sale. Shop early and avoid afternoon ruth. Remember •• The Corner,"



Tenders, teSTeTes. " TTIENBERS are invited for supplying Fou JL Tanks and Stand at the Ashburtoi Hospital. Particulars at my office. Tender close on THURSDAY, April 6. The lowes or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIBD, 4 9 Architect. '""""oANIEiiuRY COLLEGE^ , TENDERS FOR RESERVE 737 AND 738. "THRESH TENDERS »re invited for le&sinu X. the und^rrn^Drioueil bocks, oompris. ing the above Reserves, i-nu&tcd at'tinvvaUl, for 13* years and 10 months, from let May next — Block I—Containing 172a Or 20p Block 2—Containing 207a 2r 17p Bock 3—Containing 173a Ir 6p Block 4 —Containing 100a 3r 8p Block s—Containing 2251 lr Op Block 6—Uoutaining 93a 2r 13p Block 9—Containing 159* Or 11 Block 10 -Containing 170a lr 9p Lithographed plans, conditions of leeae, and forms for tendering can be obtained at the office of the undersigned, where lender?, endorsed "Tender for Reserves," will be received np till noon on MONDAY, 17th April. A. CRACROFT WILSON, Registrar. Canterbury College, March 24, 1899. 3 25 DAVID THOMAS. R A X A I A. THURSDAY, TpBIL 6, 1899 MR DAVID THOMAS, m conjunction with Messes C. Habdy & Co, will Sell by Public Auction, viz :— STOCK OF GROCERY, DRAPERY, FANCY GOODS, Etc. Also—Household Furniture and Effects, of the late Arabella Cox. Sale at 2 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS. 3 296 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE AT LYATT, ADJOINING WESTERFIfcLU. MONDAY, APBIL 10, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received m Btructioos from Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., Dnnedin, as Agents for A. F. Sommervillb, Esq., England, to hold a Clearing Sale as above, of the following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, VIZ :— 1 OAA Two-tooth fine Threequarter !OUU bred EWES, bred by James Little, Ailendale. A~\ O Four and Six-tooth GROSS 4tXO BRED EWES IAIA CROSSBRED EWES m good AUXU condition Kf\f\ CROSSBRED LAMBS, nearly tIV/v/ »H freezers. Q X ENGLISH LEICESTER *Jt) RAMS, bred by Andrews, Greenpark O FAT CATTLE A DRAUGaT HORSES £) LIGHT- HARNEfcS HORSfcS Q HACKS , P, and D. Duncan Manure Drill, P. and 1). Duncan Grubber, Disc Harrows, Spring Trap and Harness, large num ber of second-hand empty sacks, Fencing Material, Hurdles, Buggy, large number of email Tools and sun dries too numerous to particularise. ; Sale at 12.30 p.m. i Luncheon provided: D. THOMAS, 3 240 Ashburton. ~ PYNE~&~Oa~ LAGMHOR, (Between Ashburton and the Hinds.) PYNE & CO., (m conjunction with David Thomas) have received instructions to Sell by Auction at BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, APKIL 29,1899, AT 2 p.m., ABOUT 4200 ACRES of the above magnificent Property. The quality of the land is bo exceptionally good and so well known that a description of it is unnecessary. It will be sold m blocks varying m siza from 2J to 470 Acres. A chance which may not occur again for a lifetime is thus offered to all those, both of small and largo means, who may be desirous of procuring some of the very best land m New Zealand. Plans will shortly be ready and may be procured, together with full particulars feom Ptne&Co., Christchuroh ) &uotioneerg . David Thomas, Aahburton \ 4 6 A BAZAAR, FANCY FAIR, AND SALE OF WORK WILL BE HELD ON BABTEE MONDAY, I 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, Iso for the Best Plate of Cakes and Sconea 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 left at Messrs Gudsell's or Robin- Bon's Stores, Doors open, at 2p. m. Admission—Adults 6a* Children U, 3 265



Wanted. WANTED— A Bo7lo~~make himself generally useful: Apply Railway Refreshment Rooms, Ashburton. 4 11 WANTED -To Let, a Seven Acre Paddock at back of County Sale yards. Apply to Mr Purnell, Mont gomery's Buildings. 44 THE Rev Dr Morley, of Chriscehureh, will preach m the Baring Square ohuroh To-morrow evening ; Mr Harding m the morning. 4 10 FRESH Oysters for the Holidays To night at Jewxtts, Opposite Mail Office. 4 12 TO LET—A seven-roomed lini-a. with X 4£ Aorea of Land. Apply la J C Cawsey, Aahburton. 3 291 WANTED KNOWN—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 Mail Office. K--JL , I -_t- ''1 Public Notices BAPTIST CHURCH. — Preachers To morrow Morning, eleven—Mr H. M. Jonbs; evening, 6.3o—Mr H. Gbayburn. Ray. S. Abcher Harris will conduct the Anniversary Services on SUNDAY, APRIL 23. MONDAY EVENING, 24th, Music, Address and Coffee Supper. 4 8 npHE Formal Opening of the Bimar m aid of the Catholic Church Funds, m the Oddfellowa' Hall s will take place THIS EVENING at 7 p.m., when His Worship the Mayor will attend and open the Baziar. 4 13 __ ______ _ riIHE Fourteenth Annual General Meeting X of Members of the ASHBURTON CLUB & M.B.A. Will be held at the Oranee Hall on TUESDAY, the 25th April, 1899, at 8 p.m., for the transaction of the following business: To Receive Yearly Balance Sheot and Statement of Accounts, To Elect Officers, To Elect Auditors, And General. For fuller details of the business to be transacted Membera are referred to the notice board at the Club. W. HORNE, Secreeary. April Ist, 4 5 lTTst, "OETWEEN Mr T. Bullock's residence J3 and the Arcade, on Friday, Slat nit., a Lady's Brown Cloth Oinak, with fur collar. Finder will be rewarded on delivering it to the undersigned, T. BULLOCK, 4 7 Arcade. DOK'T MISS THE FUN. 1 ADDFKiLO'WS 1 XT ALL,j BATUKDAY, APBIL 1, j And following Nights, Through an oversight, the Advertisement already published stated the Bazaar would open on MONDAY, April 3. Please note the change, opening at 2,30 p.m. on SATUR- < DAY. THE BAZAAR will ba stocked with all sorts of Novelties, Amusing, Instructive, Useful, Artistic, ADMISSION FREE. 3 247 PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. QPECIAL SERVICES on EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY. SUNDAY SCHOOL FRIZEB will be DISTRIBUTED on EASTER SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock. j Tea m Church on EASTER MONDAY : from sto 7 p.m. CONCERT at 7.30 p.m. Tickets—Concert', 6d; Tea and Concert, Is 6d. 3 219 _____ _ MISSES BUNDLE, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS, TANCRED STREET, (Same Premises). Ashburtow. 3 279 NEW CYCLE WORKS. W. MgKnight] [B. McKnight Mcknight bros., (late ok timaru and christohubch) " ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SAONDERS' BUILDINGS, BEG to announce that they have Com menced Business as Cycle Expert! etc., and all work entrusted to their charg will receive their most Careful and Promp Attention. Repairs Guaranteed. All kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stock. Agents for all the Leading Machines. *T Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. Mcknight bros., A.t£ll_l_ CYCLEWORKS 179 Saunders' Buildings, Asbburton To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has juat issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greauly relieved of his deafnesa by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago an<? indigestion by the same author, may be had from M Bit»w oo receipt of •bamns



All ye housewives of New Zealand, who delight m Fragrant Tea, ask for that which bears the label of the Diamond Jubilee. •Only a cup of Teaf Yes, but if it's unblended Diamond Jubilee Tea, you have a drink fib for Queen Victoria. Sold by Shearaiftc Bros.