TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board wm held on Friday evening in the Temperance Hal!, Tinwald. Present— Messrs 0. Doherty (chairman), T- Scaly, M. Lagan, J. M. Hampton, and W. Huston HKW MEMBER. The returning officer reported thab Moars Gudaell and Huston had been nominated to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Gates'resigna tion, and that Mr Huston had been declared elected. RAILWAY SUBWAY. The District Engineer, New Zealand Bail ways, wrote regarding a subway through the railway embankment opposite Carter's Terrace, and atabing that the department had approved of the work, and would pub same In hand immediately nprm receipt of cheque. —Consideration of the matter was deferred pending a reply from Mr Buckley. THR BOARD'S BUSINESS. Mr James Gurijell wrote staling ho had been asked on several occasions by ratepayers ot the Board why there was no annual report of receipts and expenditure advertised in the local papers; and also suggested that a fuller report of the Board's meetings should bo seat to the local papers, so thab ratrp&yers might: see what was going on, and what work the Board had to do. Some duonssion took place with reference to Mr Gudsell't letter, in which members ex pressed surprise at receiving a letter of this nature, Mr Gudseli havidg been an old mem ber of the Board and aware that the balance sheet when audited was posted for inspection in the office j and that the meet ings of the Board wars always open for ratepayers. It was also considered thab the meetings were folly reported* Reporters rf the looal papers had always access to the meetings of the Board. Mr be»ly moved—" That, in reply to Mr Gndseli'a letter, he be informed that as the audited balance sheet was potted in the office of the Board a month after its receipt, »nd available for the inspection of ratepapers, the Board were not justified in going to th« expense of advertising in the looal papers, and that with respect to the reporting of meetings, the proceedings of the Board h»d always been open to the reporters of the local papers, and the Board could not possibly do more." The motion was carried unanimously. FORD ON THOMSON STHKET. The Committee appointed to inspect the ford on Thomson Street, reported tbat they were of opinion that if the. bottom of the ford in one place wa« carefully picked, an Improvement could be *fftotocL SHINGLING BTBEEt-. Mr Fitzgerald's tender was accepted for shingling Archibald and other streets j aleo for reforming B.E. side of Archibald Street. INSPJECTOa'S SKtOKt. The inspector reported on oases of riding bicycles on the footpath.—Left in the hands of the Chairman to take action. MAINTENANCE OF AiHBPBTON POUND. A deputation from the Ashburton Borough Council—consisting of Messrs Paul, Pauling, and J. Scaly—waited on the Board for the purpose of obtaining a contribution from it towards the maintenance of the Ashburton Pound. . . Mr Paul said it was the only pound between Flemlngton, Hinds, and Mount Somera. The Upper Ashburton and Wakanui Boards had consented toeontribnte, and as the pound was a benefit to the district) he asked that the Board contribute amm of 50*. Tiie pound had been taken over by the Borough, aa the county could not control it in another district. The cost of taking it over was £300, and they had spent) sams annually on it for which they had no return. It had been a white elephant. The district would be pastered with stray cattle if there were no pound, and the pound \ waa no doubt a convenience and protection. Mr Scaly said the pound had been built by the County Council and handed over to the borough. If the borough thought fib to take the control of the pound, it was their butsine>B; bat they had no right to expect a contribution from this Board. He thought the Board should steer clear of all responsibility for the maintenance of a pound. He would advioe the borough to seU the pound. So far »b their district was concerned he saw no benefit in the Ashburbon Pound. They bad a ranger, and if stock strayed on the iroftdi the owners could be prosecuted under the by-Jaws, At anyrate their limited means prevented them from contributing towards the maintenance of the pound. They were heavily rated, having nob only to pay the looal rate, bub a County Council rate besides. After a few further remarks from Mr Paul in which he thanked the Board for their hearing and trusted they would consider the matter the deputation withdrew. Ib was resolved that this Board regrets thab owing to the limited fund* ab its disposal it is unable to pay any contribution towards the maintenance of the pound. TRAFFIC BRIDGE APPROACHES, Mr Scaly moved "That the County Council be written to, urging the formation of a footpath or some other means for protecting foot passengers against having to walk through slush on the approaches to the traffic bridge io web weather,"—The motion waa carried unanimously. MKOMUMXWVB. It waa daoided to pub a few loads of shingle on the footpaths. Some other small works were authorised, and after pasting Recounts, amounting to £519 i, the meeting adjourned.

OHERTSEY.

Ocr Owa Correspondent A moil enjoyable concert was given in the Chertsey Schoolroom last evening, in aid of the public organ land. Mr George Soarlett occupied the chair, and 1« a brief speech gave » resume of organ nutters and apologised for M^r Lifcmble, whose absence was very much regretted. Though lady performtra were, v|th the exception of Miss Y0Q ng from, Ghristohorch,, conspicuous by their entire &.bsencp from the programme, the gentlemen performers entertained their audienoe satisfactorily. Mist Young played two pianoforte solos and accompanied throughout with great ability. Her aooorapanimenta were very much appreciated by the ■ißgeri and audience. Mr Alex Irentide Mag " Nancy L«e," " Rooked in the cradle of the deep," " Off to Philadelphia," and *' Father O'Jfiynn " capably and in raoh a manner m to please hit listeners. Mr Frizfall, from Ashburton, at once established himself a favorite with his audience and in "BeUy Mid h" »"d flMnrphy shall not ting to-night" with two others given in response to encores, kept everyone amused. Mr Atmore, a late acquisition to the distriot, sang "Qoivive," " The Admiral's broom," " The deathless army," and " The sleeping camp/ ftll with great accuracy and necessary spirit ftnd feeling. He was deservedly ap plauded. Mr X. Willis' contributions "A warrior bold." »nd *• Love's old «ong," met with merited applause. Mr Lawrence Gill ■ang " Her Majesty » « The flight of »ges," •« Home, boys, home," and " Mandalay," in tuoh a manner m to mark him as a singer of great promise. Mr J. Rollo Sharp sang •'My bonnle bark," "The sheltered vale, r> •' Bid me to love," and " Every bullet has its billet," in that gentleman's usual pleasing style, and was deservedly applauded. Mr Bert Gill was successful in his M Son* of the sea." As ft well known Ghcr&sey resident had offered to pay off the organ debt, viz., £3 Us, if Mr Paai Doig would sing, that gentleman, amidst the applause of the assembly, mounted the platform and gave {f MW father was a farmer good." In thank ing the public^ for their attendance Mr gcarlett specially referred to Miss Young and Mr Fri£i;3ll who had each came a long distance, and rendered such efficient service. The National Anthem concluded a very enjoyable and successful concert.

News in Brief.

The second term of the present year j commences at the High School, Ashburton, on Tuesday next, May 30. To enable business people to patronise the Winslow sports, if they to wish, the half-holiday will be from noon, and the business placets will close from noon instead of from one o'clock. MrM. J. Burgess, the "Dust) Pan," has just opened np a large stock of fancy goods and stationery. Those who have not seen the latest Davis vertical feed sewing machine, fitted with ball bearings, should call and have a look »t it.

COMMERCIAL.

Land Sales.

'"■■Mr OP. Bullock has sold to Mr J. Withell, for the Assets Realisation Board, their Rangitata property near Ealing railway station, containing 5593 acres, being R.S. 30021-2-3 and eleven others, in very good ' order, with growing crops of turnips, etc, at £2 per acre. Also for Mr W. Gardner, 5 aores 19 perches, at the corner of Winter's and Cavendish roadi, Allenton, (improved) fco Mr George Witters, for £315 cash. At auction in the Arcade to-day, Mr Bullock was favored with a fair attendance. Of the several properties offered by him, he succeeded in disposing of 129 aores 1 rood, in the Alford Forest Survey PiuTiot, for Mr H. Muirhead, at £6 5s p ■ aire, thn purchaser being Mrs Fit took. The other lots were passed in.

" Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing pati-nt the other day, " and it will lengthen your days." The patient; stopped. The doctor's prediction was verifid. The first day, the patient declares, was as long as his wbve pre k>ub life. Prosperity is tho best jjn.ttcLor of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another felluw's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is so successful. Kingston does not say so, ask anyone. He is well known, having been here nearly eighteen years, ' ' j

THE ASHBURTON OtIARBIAH t SAf OEDAY, MAY 2?, 1809



FLETCHER BUGS., ABE STIT.L SELLING FINEST ROLLER FLOUR AT £6 17s 6d PER TON, . -_ SrflriL, ■'-" *™ ~"S:: ::: _8. JJKAM end SHAPS, at Wholesale Prices; Best BLUE .DEBWENT POTATOES, «59»afi_&_sif'«"-' •"• Yon will save from 5 per sent to 10 per by buying your Groceri ■ from us. lamps. yr^^iy ■ lamps- We are sellling See OUr *indow* Rochester Lamps mm9m^L 'Tlii|. for pticesi and yoti from 5» 9d each M,:,j,[|^ IIIM T VdHfc will say it ohce IP*?" II HI /\«HI or about 15 per |||| JUNU |M|'- tUt our prices «r| cent less than other JP__Ml/ J* *^ by far the Ltfweg* Stores are charging. A^ S^___S«/ in Town; Compare Prices _^jjJli^_Hß» Compaq price* with other Stores ' ' with other 'store* and judge for your- 1 ; arid julge for youf* LIBRARY HANGING LAMPS FROM^s 6d to*£3£s. _ n TLATED WARE. ELEOTBO, SILVER PLATED, OR NICKFL SILVER. Breakfast Cruet Dinner Oruefc from 7s 6d each, from 9s,6deach REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, 7 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AND HIGH STREET, OHRIBTOHUROH. J-OLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. A SPECIAL SHOW "IN OUR UNDKROLOTHING DEPARTMENT of a Magnificent Selection of KAIAPOI AND ROSLYN DIVIDED SKIRTS (in Ladies', Misses', and Children's Sizes). KATAPOI AND MOSGm, UNDERCLOTHING, including Combina tions, Vests and Slip Bodices in Sir. Worns, Woms, O.S, Ex. O.S. Sizes. LADIES' AND CHILD'S KNITTED WOOL VEST?, in long and short sleeves. OHILDRENS' TUNICS, in every color GIRLS' ULSTERS, in Sound Serviceable Tweeds, and Newest Shapes. JOB LINE LADIBS' MACKINTOSHES—bought low to clear a large line CHILDRENS' PINAFORES and P. D. CORSETS—Very Special. A Very nice Selection of BALL DRESS materials on View, including " GLISSARD Dl NUIT " in all Colors. DRESSMAKING in all its Branches. MILLINERY in Latest Fashion. SUITS TO MEASURE. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER. 51 %J^£ASY ro ORMK . ItcH Ml _ \S_VSA. T^Sl * eASILf THE _tS^ * ■* ■ | *■ in nr .... , , _________—■ INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENT.). GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. (X) — HAVING made Special and more Advantageous Terms with tho Aus tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Oompany, Limited., and being ap pointed Sole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices :— C Burners, Plain, Complete, 12s Each. C Burners, " Avon," with Bye-paps, 15s Each. Mantles for above are now Reduced to 2s Each. No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. Ihe 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES the light Of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO THIRDS of the gas. For Full Particulars apply to W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.J SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 5 137.



T. E^locii. , TO LETT" QMALL SHOP or Office in tho Arcade T BULLOCK. FOE "SALJiT good., wheat "Growing land, qsv7 acres oot Z£i a ore s 2525/ Near a School, Terms and particulars furnished on appli cation. T. BULLOCK, AT A LOW RENTAL, ROOMS conveniently situated in Bank Buildings, Arcade Chamber!, Burnett Street, tC BULLOCK.^ forsale,"for bemoval LARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft stud, inc'nding 2 stalls, chaff house, trap shed and loft \ now ereoted on the buck portion of T 8 779, Oa?a street. Apply to T. BULLOCK, • Agent. FOR BALE.~ CAPITAL BUILDING SITF, BEING T. 3. No. 795, containing ± acre, Cox Street, level first-class land for garden purposes. _ T, BULLOCK TO LET, mHAT old established Batcher's Shop in JL E.'st Street, formerly occupied by Mr Uigby. Apply to T BWLLOOK. MONEY. TO LEND—Small Special Sams of £15 and £180; also a torn of £3000 at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK TO LftT. /- IOMFORTABLK Dwelling of Six Booms \j with Verandah, wash house with copper built i», etc, well situated en this Beach Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, FOB SALF. ; NIOB BUILDING SITE, Corner of West Belt and Havelook Street. TS. 1169 and 1170, containing 1 rood 4 • perches and 1 rood 16 perches respec tively, and havivg a frontage of about fire cbai is ; the property of Mr T. Habland. As theae were not sold by Auction on Saturday, offers are invited [or the purchase of sane on easy terms of payment, T. BULLOCK, Agent. I FOB SALE. TO FARMERS, DEALERS A OTHERS. 100 ACRES 100 /CONVENIENTLY situated about two \j miles from the Fairfield Freezing Works and the County Saloyards; on Mitcham Road, being R.S. 35587 and part 25603. If desired can be divided into two allotments of 50 acres each. Suitable paddock for pers na living at a •Uatmnce sending stock for Bale or to the Fro*z!r>g Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. FOii SALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY A lien ton District. £} ACRES ODD. Q Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl yard, etc, etc, surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray Having sold his business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T BULLOCK. HENRY^iraPHBNBON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part of the county. Advances made en Goods placed In mj bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown, and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and {Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay "mtnts from fSOm per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, auctioneer Public Notices. KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL. THE ABOVE SCHOOL wiU Re-open on MONDAY, May 29, for the second term, 1899, at the Misses Fooks' residence, Park Street. 5 235 GOOD NEWS FOX ALL. Fiji /CLAYTON, formerly of • J? • Kj East Street, complying with the wishes of former patrons, begs to inform them and the public generally, that he has recommenced business in the Araade, opposite Bairstow's Furniture Warehouse, IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO JB\ F. CLAYTON. His selection of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc., are the best in the Colony. A grand line of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, at prices to suit everybody. F. F, CLAYTON, PBACIIOAL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, 5 220 IMPOUNDING NOTICE. TMPOUNDED at Rakaia Pound, by J. X Dolan, on May 18—One Chestnut Gelding Hack ; white blaze down face, off hind foot white; aged. If not claimed, and expenses paid, will be sold on THURSDAY, June 1, at Noon. 5 249 G. SHELLOCK, Poundkeeper. 'All departures should be sudden' (Dis aeli). Give up inferior Tea, and use Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee.—-Shear man Bros, sole Agents, Ashburton



Tenders. | LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. rfiENDERS are invite 1 to be sent in not X later than SATURDAY, Jane 3, afe 2 p.m. for Taking up a Bridge and Con structing a Ford in lieu thereof on Dawson's Road. FOOKB AND SON, 6 262 Surveyors to the Board * """""tenders. TENDERS are invited by the Hampstead (D *q Board lor Delivery of about xowO o ibio yards of Shingle, in two <Jon tracts. Specifications at Mail Office. Tenders, with deposits, to be in by 4 p, in on FRIDAY, June 9, at the office of the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not neoessarlly accepted. J. C BELL, 5 854 Clerk to Hampstead Town Board. T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, JUNE~£ LAND AND COTTAGE, TINWALD. 1A 0 R E t AUR E X Well Situated. MR T. BULLOCK bag rtotived in structions from Me Jamks Hampton (in oonteqnenoe of his having purchased a fatm), to Sell by Public Auction at) the Arcade on the above date, his property at Tinwald, as follows :— Lots 497, 493, 515, and 516, containing 1 ACRE, having three frontages on Harland, Catherine, and Grovestreets, on which is erected a cottage of four roomr, surrounded by garden and or chard, well stocked with fruit) trees, also Shed, etc. Tho property is conveniently situated foi a family man. Easy terms of Payment, Note time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 239 Auctioneer SATURDAY, JUNE 3. ALFORD FOREST. DA A 0 R B H QA OU ACRES OU With Homestead and Portion Bash Land MR T. BULLOCK has rtceived instruc tions from Mr B. Cosby {in oonre* quence of his removal to Waikakahi), to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— His Property at Alford Forest, as follows : 40 ACRES Homestead, R. 3. 10223 and 24215, on which is erected a Cottage and Dairy, also Two Sheds, well situated, being only about throe-quarters of a mile from the Aiford Forest School and Store. 40 ACRES Bush Land, adjoining tho Vil lage Settlement, ani being R.B. 8438 and 31134. Liberal terms of payment. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 IG9 Auctioueer. SATURDAY, JUNE 10. IMPORTANT SALE OF TOWN PROPERTY, Centrally situated, THAT COMMODIOUS BLOCK KNOWN AS SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Close to the Railway Station and Post Office. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Assets Realisation Board,-— THAT VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, No. 512, containing i of an acre, with the large block of Buildings—shops and dwellings— erected thereon, known as Sannders' Buildings, occu pied by numerous tenants. It has j about 165 feat frontage on East Street and 66 feet on Wills Street, and running back the same depth the full length of the section. Full particulars furnished on application. Terms at Sale. Note Time—ll.3o a.m. ~"""t. bullock, 5 259 Auctioneer, Friedlander Bros.. Limited. SPECIAL ENTRY^ TIN WALIT YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY SO, 1899. WE SHALL OFFER, on account of a Client 4f\ PRIME BACONERS. ALSO FAT * STORE SHEEP CATTLE, Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lti>. 5 257 R FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. TfciNDERS WANTED I IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE W. H. MAGUINKSS. MESBRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have been instructed by the Trustees is the above Estate, TO CALL FOR TENDERS FOR THE LEASE OF 523 ACRES OF FIRST CLASS LAND, adjoining the Property of Mr W. Power (near Mr Cameron's old Homestead) for a period of FIVE OR SEVEN YEARS. Fall particulars and conditions of Lease to be seen at the Office of the undersigned, where Tenders will be received till SATUR DAY, JUNE 10, at 3 p.m. 5 244 FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. HORSEHAIR. /"\UR Next FAIR will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. • How sweet you are and fresh' (King John). Most appropriate to Diamond Jobilbb Idas.—Shearman Bros, agente.



DAVID THOMAS. ABHBURTON YARDS TUESDAY, MAY SO, 1899 I SHALL have for Sals at the above fix ture, for various clients,— Add OROBBBRED EWES in Add OROSSBRED EWES in rk\J\J Lamb to Shropshires. 1000 MERINO WETHER BJ OKC\ SOU.^D MOUTH MERINO OO\J EWEB, in Lamb. Albo in Conjunction with Messrs Fkied landek Bros— Qddd ymY FINR F°UR &\J\J\J TOOTH WKTHER4, if forward condition. Also Fab and Store Cattle, Sheep and Pig*. D THOMAS, a 236 Ashburton. BULf OCR'S ARCADE. "" 185 AORB »***. 185 2£ Milei from Tiowald Saleyards SATURDAY, JUNE 3. D THOMAS h»i received instructions « from the owner (who is leaving for the North Island) to Sell by Publio Auction, as above,-— All that block of superior land situated fronting on the Main South Road, containing 185 acres 1 rood 25 perches, being R.S. 20671, 21100, and 23322. thoroughly improved; five-roomed Cottage, four-stall Stable, Cow Shed, tic. Tho land is sub-divided into eight convenient sizul paddock*, with water in each ; good fences; 20 aores ploughed ready for wheat, 60 acres stubble, remainder id grass. This (Arm being convenient to the Sale yprds, and ono day's drive t«> tin Frcaring Works, should be eagnrly competed for. Impection Invited* Bale at 2 p.m. 6222 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer* 1" CAN SUPPLY THE WANT OF ANYONE REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION PAODOOKS ON THB MAR9NAH ROAD. IN BLOCKS OP ; 10 ™ 100 ACRES APPLY D. TUOMAS. 6 246 THE BALANCE OF UNSOLD SECTIONS ON LAGHMOR ESTATE ARE NOW OPEST FOR SALE BY PBIVATE TJREATY, FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO D. THOMAS. 5 248 FARM TO LET FOR TERM OF YEARS. jy ry A CRES OF GOOD LAND. Situated in the Ashburton Forks District, With NEW COTTAGE and Urge STABLING, Etc, Lately occupied Mb J. Goo*. For Terms and Particulars, apply 1). THOMAS. S 247 gg ASHBURTON LIEDERKRANZ. THE First Rehearsal of the Session will be held at Mr Lliweu.tn Owen's Rooms, Arcade Chambers, on WEDNES DAY Evening, May 31, 1899, at 8 p.m. prompt. Members and intending members are requested to attend. 5 263 H. W. Barrett. "fJIOR SALE—In splendid position for X; private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3$ acres Land and improve* meats. A bargain. FOB SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and | acre, Cameron Street East, FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed home. Good garden and permanent water supply. FOR BALE—In Tanored Street, comfort able dwelling and \ acre section, first class land. Cheap. FOR BALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, FOR SALE—Sections on Wakanui Road, Wills Street West, and Wills Street East). Full particulars and terms on application to H. W, BARRETT, f, 121 ARCADE.



THE N*VT ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OP CANTERBURY, LIMITED. ASHBTJRTON YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY 30. SPECIAL EIS TRY. On Account of D. F. Kgight, Esq., WAA MERINO WETHERS (Sonnd # \J\J mouth) Qf)(Y MERINO EWES ( 3ound Mouth) OAA H4LFBRED KWKB AND 4/\J\J WETHBhS (Four & Six-Too h) A(\ HKAD CATTLE, all dehorned tfc\J and Heiferii Speyed) The ibove are in really forward condition. T. F. GIBSON, Manager. 5 264 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. MONEY. oQ L $ i}\J sums, at lowest current rates of interest, upon first mortgage of freehold lands. Apply to 5 252 MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solioitor. Win slow Sports M.eetlnjr. Hit Worship the Mayor, Borough of Asbburton, SIR, —We, the undermentioned Burgessee of Ashburton, agree to CLOSti our respective plaoes of business on THURSDAY, JUNE 1, AT 12 NODN, being the occasion of the Winslow Sports, and respectfully request your Woribip to give the necessary public notice,— John Orr, Andrew Orr, D. Thomas, W. Sparrow, [ Mitchell A Tamer, P. 4k D. Duncan, And 26 Others. In response to the above requisition, I hereby give public notice th»t the half* holiday will commence from 12 noon on THURSDAY, June Ist, being the occasion of the Winslow Sports. 5253 HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. ABHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that at an Eleotion held by me this day, the Candidates re ceived the number of votes set opposite their names, viz:— JOHN DAVIBON 132 I HENRY MANWELL JONES 100 Majority for Mr John Davison 32 1 therefore declare Mr John Davison to be duly elected Councillor of the Borough of Ash burton. H H. FODKS, Returning Officer. | Ashburton, May 26th, 1399 5 261 ASHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. | A GENERAL MEETING of tho Com pany will be held in the Orderly Room, at 8 p m, on TUESDAY, the 30th inst., for the Eleotion of an Officer. ' Every man must attend. W. E. DOLMAN, 5 256 Captain Commanding, W. HORNE. FOR SALE. •THHAT very eligible suburban property X containing nearly 6£ acres, with comfortable Dwolliug, good orchard, and out buildings, cow in the occupation of the undersigned. W. HORNE. FOR SALE. That very commodious residence situated on Town Sections Nob. 1003 and 1004, corner of Peter Street West, now let to J. R. Hart, Ecq , and paying a fair rate oHnterest. W. HORNE. FOli SAM. That very valuable half acre in Havelock Street, b ing Town Sections 230 and 231. This property would make a first«class central site for ft manufacturing business. W. HORNE. FOB SALE. Cottage and £ acre good land, situated Belt Road, AHenton, and let to e> good tenant, W. HORNE. FOR SALE. T.S. 536, Peter Street. This is « Find* ! olasa Building Site in a good locality. W. HORNE. j FOR SALE. T.S. 1002, Cox Street Weit, with good macrooarpa fence. Good land for Building Site. W. HORNEi FOR SALE. Town Sections 1049 and 1050, Corner Peter Street West. This Block would make a Capital Building Bite, being in a good locality. W. HORNE. FOR SALE, Town Section 1064, Peber Street Weat>, adjoining the residence of Mr H. A. Gates. First-olass land. Good Building Site. W. HORNE. W. HORNE. __^ 5 178 FRUIT & FOREST TREES. WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspeot my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application» James Porter, NOKSERYMAN, ALLENTON, ABHBURTON' 5 213 WANTED Known—Dressmaking at NORTHOOTE AND HbFFOBD.'s. 0oa( and Skirt Costume* from 14,9 6d upwards. Dresses from IQs 6d upwards.



Wanted. THE TABERNACLE. — Preacher To morrow—Rev W. Lamb, of Ranfrinra, Morning and Evening. All invited. 5 258 LOST, fimall Gold Brooch, set with Pearls. Finder rewarded by applying to D. Thomas, Ashburton. 5 245 TTISIT "The Dust Pan" if you want V Cheap Writing Material.—M. J. Bob* (Jess. 5 260 TpOR Photo Frame*, Vases, &o , competi- I? tion defied at •" I'ha Dust Pan." See Prices.—M. J. BtmUKsa 5 261 WANTED— Two or three respectable boarders \ 14s per w»ek, washing included. Apply this office. 5 255 FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt'a, Brown*, or Evans*:— 2001bs, 14a; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3s lOd; 2F'bs, 25.-Johx Orb k Co 2 DON'T forget that you can get a cup of fresh made Tea and a choice Hot Pie during these cold days at Flowrb's Refresh- I ment Rooms, East Street. Fresh Toffies and Boiled Sagara made daily. WANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hamilton ie still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest" notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. WANTED KNOWN—That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are in search of reliable goods. As utual, Repairs done at once; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladies) with JurCollars at North cote and Heitobd's for 13s lid; going fast. FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261bs Is), Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction. Xam selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Harelnck Street. 5 10 BIBLES, Hymn and Prayer Books, Birthday Books, Albums, Poets, Picture Books, Annuals, Parses, Walleti, Boxed Stationery, School Books and School Requisites ; Law, Commercial and General Stationery, Toys, Periodicals, Newspapers, etc. The above li< e» are always in stock, marked in pUin fig-res, at the lowest prices. A. H. WILL'AMS, Tancred Street. FINKBT Roller Flour £6 1?3 61 par tons 2001b baj; 14*, 100>b b»g 7* 6-1, 50lb bag 3s lQd, 251b bug 2i, at Fletcher Bros , Ashburton and Chrlslchurch. WANTED Known—That we have been fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys'clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Tubne* PHOTO Frames, Cabinet sizs, 6d each, three for Is 3d; Carte de Viaite Frames, 6d each, three for Is 3d. Special cheap values to clear. Photo Albums from 2s 6d to 60s. Ladies' Companions, Writing and Dressing Owes; Gents do; Electro plated ware.—H. M. Jonks. BEST Bine Derweut Potatoes 3« 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Ottt 4i 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 20lba Is, at Flkoheb Brob., Ashburton. O"^ to US 5z g O Q| It $1* 1% '$!& I I! gh i§^ 011 if I m**t >11 > y_^ g pa g w a a a; <j ' "c b b * * %, 1 M WANTED KNOWN.-N^«h«las-A Pio^'OEix, Boot Makers, East Street, make a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boots and Shoes to order. All work Guaranteed. | WANTED KNOWN.-When In doubt as fco where to take your Repairs, remember that Nicholas & Piokford always Guarantee Satisfaction. 4 166 WANTED KKOWN.—Nicholas & Pickfobd have In Stock a Choice Selection of Ladles' and Gentlemen's Dancing Shoes.