WAR IN SAMOA.

Speeoh "by Cardinal Moran

Esm&rk&ble Statements.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, April 80 Id the course of a speech Cardinal Moran characterised the trouble m Samoa a■ being not warfare, but de liberate murder, He knew on good authority that the natives were anxious to become British subjects, that the Germans were willing to forego n,nv little differences so as 10 allow the Samoans to be under British protec tion, but it was the third Power, a very dangerous Power, which had taken an aggressive attitude. America seemed bent on making the Pacific oceau a new American lake. He looked upon this as very dangerous, not only to the natives of the islands of the Pacific, bub to the British Empire. It was clear to him that the Americans fomented the disturbances to suit their own ends. Be stated that Admiral Pearson admitted to him that he would have liked to go to Samoa, but that the Imperial authorities ordered him to remain m Sydney. The Cardinal expressed the opinion that if Admiral Pearson had been m charge bloodshed would have been pre sented. ■ . ■ ■ "

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! Got Accident.—On Saturday evening last foot passengers and others near the spot were startled by a loud report; It appers a man visited tha pli- p of Messrs Hardley Bros, for the purpose of purchasing a gun and having selected one to his fancy, he opened the breach and inserted a shell- After withdrawing this, he picked up a loaded cartridge from the counter and pro ceeded to load the weapon. Mr H. Hardlny, I who was attending him, said " Be oa-efal." The customer remarked, "Do you tbiuk I don'b know how to handle » gun *' A!moEt at the same instant there v.a an explosion, j " The individual who kne«v how to handle * gun" hid pressed tbo trif«er, the result being that the charge narrowly missed Mr Hardley, and alter passiug llsr •»■ h somß boxes, flattened against a brick w»-l. O course the oceitrrenea caused a hrgo crowd to collect; around the chop at) bnoe, and it was some time before tho excitement cooled down. As a little compen p sation for the the slight disturbance the gun expert purchased the weapon and ammuni tion and made tracks for the ducks.

News in Brief.

Mr D, Thomas, of the "Rambler" fame, notifies m a new advertisement; fch it he has just opened up a fresh con signment of Rambler machines, which may bo seen afc his stores, West street. This batch consists of some really high olass m (Linos of the various kinds advertised. Mr Thomas invites cyclists to call and inaptct the new shipment.

Ashburton A. & P. Association

. .* : : The Winter Show. There was a large attendance of members {and delegates appointed m various parts of the county) at the meeting held on Saturday, m the Association's rooms, for the put pose of making final arrangements for the repre sentation of the Ashburfcon County at the coming Canterbury Winter Show, to be held m the Tuanvatreeb Hall, Christchurch, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 14,15, 16, and 17. The Presidenb of the A. and P. Assooiation, Mr J. Studholme, janr., presided, aud read sn apology from Mr T. Mawson, Wester leld, who was usable co attend owing to illness. After the notice calling the meeting had been read, abating the business for discus sion, the chairman moTed :—That the reso lution carried at last meeting " That a I Selection Committee be appointed to judge ; and determine what exhibits should be sent forward," be rescinded* Mr J. 8; Bland seconded, and the motion was carried^ The President annuunoed that the Far mere' Co-Operative Association, Aahburton, and Mr 0. A. 0. Hardy, Rakaia, bad kindly plaoed storage at the Committee's disposal for exhibits, and had promiaed to further the project m any way they could. It was resolved, after considerable dis cussion, that the depots for receiving goods be.Aahburton and Rakaia. The following gentlemen kindly consented to supervise the trucking of exhibits from the depots, viz.,—Ashburton —Messrs T. Stone, J. D. Stewart, and G. W. Leadley. Rakaia—Messrs C. A. C. Hardy, and J. Btringftillow, ' Entries close at Christchurch on Wednes day, June 7; at- Ashburteo ou Tuesday, June 6, at 5 p. or. ; exhibits to be delivered at Ashburton on Monday, June 12, at 4 p.m. The following are the conditions of exhibi tion :— 1. Entries acoompanied by fees must reach the Secretary, Ohristchuroh, not later than Wednesday, June 7, or the Secretary of the Ashburton A. and P. Association not later than Tuesday, Juno 6, at 5 p m. 2. Exhibitors who wish to take advantage of the free carriage and delivery of exhibits supplied by the Ashburton A. & P Associa tion must deliver their exhibits not later than | 4 p.m. on Monday, June 12, at either the i Farmers' Co-operative Association's Store, Aahburton, or Mr 0. A. 0. Hardy's railway abed, Rakaia. 3. Exhibitors when making their entries are requested to state to which of the above depotß they intend Bending their exhibits. 4. The same exhibits cannot) be entered for mora than one class, and separate exhibits must also be sent for any private prize except that given by the Canterbury A. and P. Association. 5. The exhibits must be securely packed and ready for export m bags, orates, or cases, and must be addressed " Winter Show." A card or label mast, also be securely fastened on either the inside or the outside of exhibit, stating the name and address of the exhibitor, the glass entered for, and any particulars about the exhibit they wish stated on the exhibit card m Christchurch, also the depot to which they wish exhibit returned. 6. There will be no judging of exhibits by the Aehburton A. and P. Association, and all exhibits delivered at either of the depots will, without fail, irrespective of merit ba sent forward to Cbristchurch and returned to depot after the Show at the expense of the Association. 7> The Annotation cannot allow any of the exhibits sent through them to be Bold m Chrlstohurch t as the sale of even one exhibit wilt debar them from the full benefit! of the railway concessions.

Tflß ABHfiUBTON <*OARDIA».: MONDAY, MAY 1, 1«0S



[ FLETCHER BROS., 1 ■ ARK STKL BVTMXQ \ FINEST .{{OLLKII FLOUR AT £6 17s6i PER TON, 200! b BAGS ... ... 14i Od 1001 b B«G-S .. ... 7s 6-1 50ib BAGS ... „ 3a lOd 2SIb BAGS &Od T>RAN and BHAPS, at Wholesale Pric.*; licet BLUE DSRWJiNi 1 POTATOES, . 3a 6d pet bag or 501 b als • BED CHAFF, 9! per Bag ; ONIONS, 20! b alj j Cmthed OATS, 4b 6i per sack; Finest New CL'U AM'3, SULTANAS, aod RAISINS, %t Ohristohurch Prices, )all cleaned by rß^«t machinery, We are Belling Light of Urn Age and Evening Star KEROSENE, lower than Chriatchuroh Prioei. Yon will save iron* 5 per cent; to 10 per by buy m? your Groceries from at. | LAMPS. . "fl^'^y '■:; ' ''^-:;iiAiiL'^l\':| We are sellling ifflpplllplljllij,' ,i^;^E,"^"^^ l: Rochester Lamps 'for ptlcCT,«d ? yo|::|i ■ ■ |!iS|iii3;F "fFI {kIX/ '' •' ■'■■■'■.■. ■■■":'*i.;'v.j;; horn 5a 9d each |||l|l|r - 1 IBM T ll||J| wili\ia^ ,a^^«|e 'C or about 15 per |||p||| lJ U N U H|H| . : -l*»*««i^trlOM:"^i^,:;|-t : : cent less than other •■■ ijpfj^Mßl/^V^^ ' ■'■^■^^^■^W^il .Iff ■ Stores are charging, ' iwliliPsii/ ' ' Towißi *■'''"■■■■ $' l¥'^ ■ ■ ;: ■ 1^ Compare Prices '" ' .C^iflpW^'\^*i^';::::::l;:J with other Stores ~ " with other itorti and jadge for your- ' md)n6^im^m»' %*sss. ' • ■- ■'- '■'■■■ -; T-.^'AV:/.^ LIBRARY HANGING LAMPS FROM 37b 6dbo£33b. t PLATED~WARE, (ELKOTRO, SILVKR PL \ TSO, OR NICKEL felLVKit Breakfagt Oraet Dinner OHltt from 7s 6d each. from 9a 6d each d^*^^^ Anyone requiring Wedding 4% flfL Pres^nfs should see our Stock fi^^Sl JPw^m °^ • Jec'ropbtc, and inquire REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCIa. SOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. SHEARMAN BROS TJTT E^CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES hoensby;;& ieansome plough shakes, ploug chains, neat's foot & castor oils GUNS & AMMUNITION Single, and Double Barrel Breech Loading Gun 9, Eley's and Club Cartridges J-nd Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowestrprice, would benefit by giving us a call. LAMPS, iXmPS, AND LAMP WARE. Hanging Parloor Lamps, Ht'l Lamps Table lampe, Hand Lamps, Bracks Lamps and Sfconeloy'B Putfnfc Safety Lamps m endless variety. Limp Chimneys, Globip, Shad 8. Wi>:ks». »x;d Burners of evtry'description. Static Lanterns, Stable Laitorns m a'l shapes and t-izes. enamel\vaTr, enamelwaee. WE have just received from (he Matiuscurers a Large and Assorted Stock of the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans^ Oups and Baucos, Mugs, Plates, Ditheft, Pie Dishes, Callenclers, Basils, Dippers, ei3 , etc.,-which we tre disposing of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. EL A A CASES LIGHT OV THE AG& OIL, SZf\f\ OUU 150 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil m the Maiket. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panjong, Budi Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Bleru"ed Teas. Substanti* redu3tioii In tak ng a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Fergaaon's Old Scotch Cream (specially icatured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whltkj, Bass's English and Manning's Bottled Aha and Stouts, and all other Wines and Spirits always on baud. BEST HOUSE m Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brush ware, Groceries at 'Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS,, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOEKS, IRONMONGERS WINE" AND SPIRIT RHHROEAWTS, MAItKET HOUSE, BUBKETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53



i\l ANTED-LADIE'S to inspect A. ORR'S New Shipment oi Fan, Mantleit, Capes, Jackets, Etc. Tl7 ANTED KNOWN — ANDREW ORR guarantees all Dresses made at his Establishment;. Moderate Charges, Perfect Fife. TTTANTED KNOWN —20 Dozen of the Beauty Cut Kid Glove just opened, silk lined) splendid Glove. ANDREW ORR, i YT^ANTED KNOWN — Jaafc opened, 10 dozen Ladie*'Corsets, P.D.Y. and W.f and all the Leading Makes. ANDREW ORR. NOTICE OP APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. T SAMUEL WHALER BIRKBTT, 9 of Waterton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the f next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ash burton, on the Ist day of June, 1899, app'y for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a House situate at Waterton, and known as the Waterton Hotel, containing fourteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 29th day of April, 1899. SAMUEL WHALER BURKITI!. 4 280



XTT ANTED KNOWN-240 Capea and Jackets just opened. Beautifully trimmed Millinery—Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers and Ribbons, all Shades. ANDREW ORR. XyANTED KNOWN - 60 Bales of new Blankets opened—Roslyn, Mosgiel and Kaiapoi— at prices to suit everyone. ANDREW ORR. XITANTED 'KNOWN—A large Btock of New Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams. Best Hats, Braces. Men's Suits, Excellent Fit, Best Value* TTH'ANTED KNOWN-Wedding Out fits and Family Mourning receive special attention. ANDREW ORR. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1899. Ti/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 96 Auctioneer.



NOETHCOTE & HE! FORD, 0' SH DR AP'BS ■ VNB OLOTHI ES, 'THE CORN Eh." "TT7ILL SHOW THIB WEEK therr enormous purchase of AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES, Including—DßESS MAT3BIALB, JACKETS, OAPIS, MILLINERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS, And a Large and Well Selected Assortment of Gentlemen*' MERCERY, TIES A»D OLOTHING. UEESSMAtIJNG OK PKEMISfi^ Having eecuied the services of Mtss Kkrr (late of Dunedin) to take charge of this Department, we trust to please our numerous Clients, by giring them the LATEST STYLE and GOOD WORKMANSHIP at a reaionabie charge TAILOR-MAD)] COSTUMES. /~\UR Success with these|GoWN3 IMb Season gives as Confidence m Requesting the Patronage of those Ladies to whom ft SMART COSTUME if ft ntcessity. We bold ft Compeehknsite STOOK>f|COATISGB, suitablo for this purpose iod|would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW Otf BALE — 6> BALES OARPET SAMPLES tf) ' <z\ BALKS. GOAFIBRIN RUGS tf) MITCH ELI, & TURNER. IHt PEOPLL'S IRONMONGER," BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE AROADE, "TNVITES hie many friends and acquaintance* to inspect Btock of the following speoia JL lines, without being pressed to buy. GUKSI GUNS!! OUK3! 1 ! On Sale or hite. CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION. The best selected Stock m A hburtoi', at very low prices LAMPS ! LAMP .i I ! LAMPS !!! To Suit the MilHou. Horse Clippers, Horse Covers, Sheep Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorse Knive 1, Spadeß, Forkß, otc, Ranges, Register Gr »tes, Fenders, Fire Iron?, General Household Requisites, Table and Pocket Cutlery, The Uelebrated **i Wilson" Butcher's Kn vest CARPENTERS' TCOLS.—The Cheapest, Lsrgesb and Greateab Variety m Stock m the County. * >"■ G. MEDDINS (SHOcesaor to W. Cocgreve.) JUST LANDED— \T%, GUNS SOLD FOR CASH OR TERMS AFIRST-CLABS \\^<\ at the Supply of X&* \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc., V2\ L°WEST BLE PUICE* for the Coming \^^\ GUNS ' EtC repaired on the Prcmi"eß SHOOTING SEASON. \M\ * * PraCMCaI Gun"mlbh> ** the CABTmDGE» \^ Shortestjotioe. _, „„ . . \&jK All Kinds of Plumbing donei Of all Makers.) \yO\ m , mmmmmmm .. ,- -j \/^\ ESTIMATES GIVEN. EIFLES'/rom 12s 6d. \OA \' i'\ TANKS froml3o». \ • x



Friedlander Bros. ~ ASH BURTON ~' ■'lUESDAY, "MAY *2, 1596. W'-i shall cfffl." on above date, a Grand i L'DB <ji Kf\(\ Four aad Six Tooth Three-quar- DUU ter-bred WETHERS, Also,—• iyf\f\ Halfbred EWES, m very forward § \J\J conditionj FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lin. K. FRIEDLANDKR, 4 269 Auotioneer. [MPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN FARMS AND TOWN PROPERTY, 6ATUBDAY, MAY 6, 18C9 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd hare received instructions from Messes Octavius and James Digit, on account of their dissolving partnership, to sell the following Properfciee,— LOT 1.—40 Aores, situated on Raceconrse Road, adjoining Mtb Shearman's Pro perty, being Lots 155 and 156, a very valuable building site, close to Ashbur ton, and the land is of first-class quality. LOT 2.—That grand Farm, situated about three mites from Ashburton, on the Wirtchmore Road, containing 203 Aores, 3 Roods and 21 Porches. This Property is divided into Six well fenced Paddocks, I has a large Implement Shed, 60 x 20, and Men's Rooms thereon, also Orchard, and other improvements. This is oneof the best Farms m the County, an early selection, being part R.S. No. 8053, and is m great heart, having been very little cropped; also - j LOT 3.—Ashburton Town Sections No. 366 and 357, comers of Casb and Dobson Streets, with Large Brick Building thereon. This Property, which is com* pleteiy fitted up as a. Brewery, will be ; cold with the contents, . j Fail particular! can be h&d on application Sale at 1.30 o'clock. ; R. FRIEDLAJSDER, j 4 222 Auotioneer. j M.A.I£ANUX JB2»XA.itIC. I SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1899. mm I Tl/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, La». J3JL have been favored with instructions from the Owners to offer by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on above date, the weil known MARANUI ESTATE, con taining 3802 acres, This Property is situated close to Wester field Railway Station, and comprises R Ss. No. 28,490,29,852, 32,998, 32.999, 24,628, 28 494, 28,514, 32,995, 32,996, 32,997, 35 008, and 36,023, and part of R.Ss. 28.491, 28,492, 29,851, 33,101, 9,239. 9,240, 10,979, 21,329, 28,493, 28,495, and 28,515; aluo Reserves 2,670, 2,671, 2672, aad part 2674 m the Weateifield Survey District, The land, with the exception of about 400 acres, which is m tussock, has been laid down to English grasses. The buildings consist o! twelve-roomed Dwelling House, Wash house, Store P.oom, Stable and Shed, also a large Wool Shed and Men's House. There i: also a B a kemith's Shop and .Cot taga on the Estate which returns a r< ntal of £25 per annum. The pro pei ly is well watered, and sub-divided iato couveuient B;x;d Paddocks, and is fiurroanded by good roads. The Mount Somera railwisy runs through the property, and the V»let fa, Hack thorne, and Westerfield Stat:ona are all on the Estate. We would advise intending purchasers to inspect this Estate, as the owners instruo tions are to Bell. Easy terms oan be arranged. Sale at 1.30 p.m. FRIEDLANDER Bkos. Lto., R FRIEDLANDER, 4 223 Auotioneer. MR PETER STEWART'S FARMS WAKANUI. NOT having disposed of these Properties by Auction, we are now prepared to receive offers for them, either as a whole or part, and would ask intending purchas' rs to communicate with us. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. Land and Estate Agents. TOWNSHIP OF FAIETON. SATURDAYS/MAY 20, 1899. TjIRIEDL&NDER BROS. Limited, have .Jlj been favored with instructions from the Directors of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company Ltd., to offer by Public Auction at their West Street Mart, on the above date— Sections m the newly laid out Townihip of Fairton, part of the Faltfield Estate, ranging m area from * | TO 10 ACRES. Piano are now m the hands of the Litho graphers, and will be ready for distribution, on and after SATURDAY NEXT, 6th inst, , on application to FRIEDLANDER Bros., Lihivid R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 5, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE AT MR GATES' FARM. MONDAY, MAY 15, 1899, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd. (m conjunction with Mb D. Thomas), have been favoured with instructions from IS. Gatks, Esq , (who is leaving for New South Wales), to sell on the Farm, Lstgmhor Road.,— •■ The Whole of His LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, (Comprising Implements of all Descriptions), Etc. Etc. WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST RESERVE. Full particulars m future advertisements. Fbiedlandeb Bros, Ld,, ) T . . *„„*. David Thomas • ( Jo.nb Agenit 5 7 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. AshburtOQ, MONDAY, 7 p.m. Vesbry Meeting at J Dr. Trevor's House. THURSDAY, 7.30 p.m., Bible Class and Meeting of St. Stephen's Guild. FRIDAY, 7.15 p.m., Evening Prayer and Address; 8 p.m. Choir Practice. sth SUNDAY AFTER EASTIR, (May 7th.) It am—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 3 p m—Service at Greenstreeb 6-30 p-m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar.



Entertainments. HAIL TUESIMV KI'XT, THE U< L BctViK)> ELSIE HALL, And Her World Renowned Conoe! « C'ompnny, FOR ONE" NIGHT ONLY. ELSIE HALL —Winner of the great Mac* delason State Prize. SIGNOR GARDINI,-Thfj Famous Violin Soloist. MEB HOWIE New Zealand's Charming Contralto j sod LEON RONCfUSITI, The Great Cornet Soloiat. 6 9 Prices : 3s, 2s, and Ib. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. MONDAY, TUESDAY, * WEDNESDAY, MAY Bth, 9th, & 10th. Return of the Old Fayobites. MoADOO'S FAMOUS ORIGINAL JUBILEE niftGßß*, elxjei£..^JKS ni«GBB», In their Refined and Novel Entertainment of BEAUTIFUL JUBILEE CHORUSES k PLANTATION MELODIES. Don't Miss this Grand Mtißical Treat. Don't miss Madam Mattih Allan MoADOCt the only •' Lady Tenor " m the world. DJn't miss Misa Suaio Anderson, " America's Black Melba." And the Whole Company m its Entirety, 14 STAR ARTISTS 14 Popular Pbices—3s, 2a, &Is Reserved Seats afc H. M. Jones, Stationer. 5 8 FRKD. DAWSOtf, Agent. PUBL.IG NOTICES MOUNr"io&IERS ROAD DISTRICT. I LEWIS JOHN MoGRKGOR, Re • turning Officer for Mount Ssmers Road District, hereby declare the following Candidates duly nominated as Members of the Mount Somers Road Board, as under : — HARRISON, JAMES HOOD, JOHN MoCLIMONT, WILLIAM And as the number of Nominations ex* ceeds the number of Vacancies a POLL for the Election of TWO of the above-named will be taken between the houra of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 6, 1899, at the following places : — The Office of the Mount Somers Road Board, Mount Somers (principal). The Bushaide School, Buehside. L. J. MoGREGOR, 5 6 Returning Officer* THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! v The Rambler: 9 HAVING sold out of my o'.d stock of these superior Bicycles, I have juac opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN 1 "ROIBLEft" SPECIAL LIGHT RYOE&S, RO\D RiOEiß^, & ROaDsIKRS > m all iz w and all fibte 1 with ihe ever lasting Or 8r J detachable Tyre. ••TJKtE ICA.AIOJLiiaiI.' GALL khD INSPEOI THE STOOK. Price Easy. Hiding Eaqy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. AOCES3ORIB3 IN STOCK. OTHER MABJH FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* P. THOMAS. -NOTICE BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. I THE Allandale Coal Coy., LIMITED, SHAG POINT. mHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, te unrivalled both for Steaming and House- \ hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABHBIRTON, OR Al' THE COMPANY'S MINE. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. TVrOW OPENING A LARGE ASSORTMENT or NEW SAO SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSERS FOR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOf 3 NEW KNIOKER SUITS FOR BOYS NEW MARITIME SUITS FOR BOYS SPECIAL NOTJOE, Owing to the largely increased trade m our 35 BRANCHES We are m a position to give the public the BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST OVt PRICES, HATIJNG MAD© A REDUCTION OF £ROM 10 to 15 PER CENT On Our Former PricePt HALLENSTEIN BROS. A. G. &ARTON, Manager*



Tenders, rpENDBRS are invited for Roofing, etc., _L St Andrew's Church, Tinwald. Specifi cations may be seen at Mr J Ward's Office, Ashburtori, where Tenders will be received up to 2 p.m on May 6th. 4 286 D. TIPPETT (for Vestryjt ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. riIBNDERS wanted by WEDNESDAY, X MAY 3, for 2400 SMALL CALICO BAGS, aa per sample at County Council Office. WM. BAXTER, 4 289 County Engineer. mENDERS wanted for Carting 4000 to JL 5000 Bushels of Grain to Ashburton. Tenders close on May 9. Apply F. pb O. MALET, § 2 Clearwell. GRAZING, rTIHE undersigned has Grazing for 100 head _L of Cattle; capital feed, and bush shelter* The land is securely fenced ; every care will be taken, but no responsibility. Terms—ls per head per week, payable before cattle removed. 5 3 B. EVANS, Stave'ey. ~MOUNT HUIT ROAD BOARD." ! EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. NOTICE is hereby given that under the Road Boards Act, 1832, and t)he Regulation of Local Elections Act, 18?6, and the amendment! thereto, an election of ONE Member to fid an extraordinary vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr Andrew Macfarlane, who is eligible for re-election, will be held m the Road Board Office, MethveD, on MONDAY, May 22. Nominations m the prescribed form must be delivered to the .Returning Officer at the Road Board Office, Methven, before noon on SATURDAY, May 13. G. H. ALINGTON, 5 4 Returning Officer. SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale eaoh year proves its popularity, IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PBE VENTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving m cold watesj. It hastens instead of retarding germination^ and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—* is'lP©* paclce*, Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed- Ashburton Drug Co, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 5 11



Wanted. WANTED.— Damp Cook ; musb be able to take; wages £1 per week. Immediate application to Gallagher Bros., Mayfield. 51 WANTED Known — NoRTHOOTB AND Heffort»'s great show of Autumn and Winter Goods on THURSDAY Evening. Premises illuminated. fiLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Cheff, Onions (261 ba Is), j Potatoes, Ohickwheat, etc, delivered free within the Bel-. Money relumed for any article not giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 LOST.— Chestnut Gelding Hack with abort tail. Finder rewarded by applying to Hardley Bbos. 5 12 fTIHE Season is now opened for buying X hares* Twenty pair wanted by Wednesday Morning. AH kinds of fresh and smoked Fish by Express To-Night, at J. H. Jewitt, Opposite Mail Office 513 WANTED Kaown—•Dressmaking now m full swing at Nokthcote and Hefford's Dress Goods and Trimmings m great variety. TO LET FOR A TERM-Furnished House of eight rooms, with Paddock and Garden, within ten minutes w*lk of Post Office. Easy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply by letter to A.8., Box 37. 4 182 ANTED Known—That Star Qycles are completely finished by the Kadie Manufacturing Co., Ltd-, England. Gentle men's £23, Ladies £25. Samples next to Maddens Confectionery, East street.— Adam's Star Cycle Co. 4 273 T7IINRBT Roller Flour £6 17s 6d per ton, M 2001 b bag 143, 1001 b bag 7a 6d, 501 b bag 3s lOd, 251 b bag 2i, ab Fletchkr Bros , Ashburton and Christ church. TYEST Blue Derwenb Potatoes 33 6d per _O Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Oits 4s fed per sack. Bed Chaff 9 1 par bag, Onions 20!ba Is, ab Fletcher Bros , Ashburton. ISXORY of the NewTZadlancfPresby terian Church, 6a; History of Methodism iv Now Zealand, sixteen parts at 2 s each. Mr L. F. Andrewes wil; canvass the county for orders for above. In the Shadow of tho Bush, a New Zealand ! romance, by J. Bell. Naw and cheap popular editions—H. M, Jones. TUST TO HAND—Excellent value m 11 Cloth-bound Books by well known authors, la e*ch ; also fresh lines iv Account Books, Cheap Puraea, Prza Books, etc Good stock of School B >oks and School Requisites always on haud, at lowest prices. Special Discounts allowed to Teachers and School Committees. —A. H. Williams, Tancred Street..



The blood is the medium by which all nutriment ia supplied fco the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's oofe. Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply o' blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m this beautiful structure \ bub \ how barbar* pas ie the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evila could quickly be written, the result of suoh treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice iB constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameneßS. Instead of it being as is generally supposed "the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating I and inhuming, orevenfcs firee circulation, and fs ojf patted Is discovered jn the clift. , 1". Kingston may be consulted at all boors, either &t his Forge, Wills afreet, or at his private residence, Grey street. Unequalled and Invincible—Woods* Great Peppermiub Core for Coughs and Colds, 1/6.



FLSIE IULI, wbttj ——♦- —— Afc the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening Mi*s Elsie Hall, the celebrated pinnate, will appear with her talented oom pany. Judging from the reports which appear with reference to her playing m the principal cities cf Europe and Australia, a real musical treat is m store for the Ashburton people. The following is taken from the London Stage, April 15,1897:—0n Wednes day afternoon, April 7, Miss Elsie Hall gave her first pianoforte recital at Sbeinway Hall. Misa Hall, an Australian, has made a first appearance m London m a very quiet) and anassamiog way, and it gives us great pleasure that few performers have given a better proof of musical ability. She has a fine, light.artiatic touch, with a fair reserve of capital wrist method, and although the first piece on her programme, "Partita, 1 G major {Bach), was of the coldly stadious order, perhaps most calculated to show Miss Hall's executive brilliancy and power of wrist, yet she made it an interesting study to hear, and her playing was marvellously smooth and clear. Henseli'e * Variations' m E major was a fine performance, each theme clearly phrased. The ' Polonaise' (F major) and 'Ballade' {& $vt major) of Chopin werj both beautifully given. In Beethoven's * Kreutzer' Sonata, arranged for pianoforte and violin, Miss Hall again made a success, and m this 'she was associated with Professor Kruse, of the Joachim Quartet, who is an admirable violinist. We may add that Misa Hall is free from any exaggerations or affected mannerisms, and this, we think, makes her playing aa pleasant as it is convincing. The hall w»s well filled by an audience who listened with evident pleasure and interest.