TOWN BOARD.

Hampstead.

The monthly meeting of the Hampatead (Town Board was| held on Friday evening. Present—Messrs Maynard (chairman), Hunt, MeElrea, Elliot, Oawsey, and Keeley.

BAST BELT.

The Aahburton Borough Council notified that It would pall for tenders for making the footpath on the east side of this belt, as re quired by the Towo Board.

EAST STREET FOOTPATH.

Mr Gawaey explained that through an oversight provision had not been made for letting off the storm water but that it woaSd be remedied at once. He would see the County Engineer as to lowering the race to give a better fall.

MILL RACE BRIDGES

The Ashburton County Council forwarded a copy of its Committee's report on Markey'e bridge, and offered to pay the oosfc of alter ing the wiog fences ap to £5. Mr Maynard moved— 11 That the County Council be in formed that its letter and report on Markey's bridge are no answer to the application of the deputation which waited on the Council, Rod requested that body to take over all the bridges on the Mill race." This was seconded by Mr MoElrea and carried unanimously.

ROLL ALTERATIONS.

Alterations ia ownership were ordered to be made from J. R. Bland to Mrs Jennings, and from G. W. Cox to Edith AHeyne, sub ject to rates being paid. .

WORKS

(The Chairman reported that the work ftuthoriaed to be done by P. Orum had been delayed owing to the absence and illness of the Board's men. Mr MoElrea inquired what wag to be done on resesve 1261, and after a short disoussiou the matter was deferred.- ■ Mr Keeley w*a authorised to have ft culvert in Wellington street repaired. Some holes in the bridge near Crum's were ordered to be repaired,

ABATTOIR 9.

The Chairman reported that the meeting to have been held for discussing this question with the butchers had not taken plane on account of the illness of a prominent member cf the ti ftie, The butchers were to have notified the Board at to the date, bub had not dune so yet. Mr Cawsey said the conference would meet again shortly. , It was resolved that the butchers be in formed thab there will shortly be a con ference held, and that this Board desires to meet the butchers is the meantime, in order that an understanding may be arrived at, and the Board's delegates instructed as to (he coarse deemed advisable.

BOUND

Mr Paul attended, as a deputation from the Borough Council, to ask the Board to Contribute £2 lGi per annum towards maintenance of the pound, and after ex plaining the position from his point of view he thanked the Board for the hearing and retired. After fall disoussion id was resolved thab the Board regrets it has no funds available for the purpose.

SOAD OfBNINO

Mr T* Crooki attended and stated he had ascertained that the section at the end of « half chain road whioh he wished formed belonged to Mr« Dally and Mr Mayo. 16 wan explained to Mr Crooks that the road woaid continue through the half of the section owned by Mr Mayo, and m he bad been already informed, if those interested would hate all the ueoeasary stops taken to open the'road the Board would pay the usual cost of the dedication. Mr Crooks undertook to see Mr Mnyo and eadeavor to get the matter completed. ;-

ACCOUNTS.

The Wakanui Road Board forwarded an account for work ab Smiths bridge, less half the amount contributed by the County Council. The amended account was ordered to be paid, and the Clerk was instructed to point out to the Wakanui Board thab this Board is endeavouring to arrange with the County Council to take orei the bridges on the mill race, and therefore will not reoognue any claims in connection with them io future. Other aooounts to the amount of £4 were passed and the meeting adjourned*

BOARD OF HEALTH.

The Inspector reported the district generally (including dairy premises) bo be in good order. He was nob satisfied with the disposal of the off*l ab one of the slaughter j yards, and was instructed to see thab ib was properly disposed of.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

United- Prass Association—By Electrio SJeiegraph—Copyright

. Paris, June 9 General Zurlinden has warned officers and soldiers to withdraw from any gatherings whenever-there are indica tions erf a demonstration. The Socialists and Republicans are arranging an ovation to President Lqabet on th» occasion of his visit to the Grand Brix meeting The Bope Rendered fjis congratulations to M. Louhet oyer the incident at the Auteuil racecourse. Rassia expresses disgust with the Provideut'a assailants.

COMMERCIAL.

ARCADE.

A* the Arcade to-day Mr David Thomas offered a number of sections, on account of Mr P. Hanrahan, in close proximity to the fairfiefd freezing works. The first four lots offered were each a quarter of an acre, and found a buyer ia Mr T. Laagley ab Sfy each. Lot*'s to It) inclusive, each one aore,; were pUßied in at £5 IQs ■/■'■•

CLEARING SALE.

On Friday at the clearing sale of sheep, oabble, etc., at Brown's farm, Ohertsey, there was fair competition for anything good and moat lines were cleared. The following prices were obtained :—Store Sheep—Cross-, bred four-tooth wethers, forward, 14a 5d 6o , 14s 8d; half bred two-tooth wethers 14s sd, half bred two and four-tooth wethers 13s 2d to 15s 4d, two and four-tooth crossbred wethers 13s lOd to 13s lid, two-tooth cross bred wethers 12s to 12s 4d; two, four, six, aad eight-tooth merino wethers 7s 3d. Cows —£4 12s 6d to £4 15s. Draught Horses— Bay mare, 6yrs, BOgsj bay gelding, 6yrs, S7|ge i black gelding, 7yrs, £33; bay gelding, 6yrs, £51; dark bay gelding, 4yrs, £39 j bay inare, 6yrs, £48; bay gelding, 7yr^ f £40 j bay gelding, 4yrs, £44 lOsj bhestnub gelding, 7yrs, £19; black mare, aged, £18 1 two-year-old colt £13; bay gelding. £9 17s ; bay filly, 3yrs, £41; others, 2yrs, £33. Light harness horses—£23 to ,£24. Qn account of Mr J, W. Rodgers, the inbite Cfavalier, |yrs, Crown Prince—Polly, wa» bfered and passed in at 120gs. Imple rtjentei sold afc faii ratei. '

Latest Items.

Saunders' Buildings—On account of the Assets Realisation Board, Mr T. Bullock off-red Saundera' Buildings at auction to-day, and though easy terms of payment were offered, no bid was elicited. The section on which ih stnnds was originally purchased for £15. It afterwards chained hands at £200, aad fiaally for £800. The front block of buildings cost somewhere between £6000 and £7000 to erect.

THE ASHBtJKTON GtAKDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, UU



LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMPWARE. Hanging Parlour Lamps, Hall Lamps, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Brack* Lampa and Stoneley's Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. ~ .1 Lamp Chimneys, Globes, iShadts, Wicks, and Burners of every description. Stable Lanterns, Stable Linterns In all shapes and tizes. ;; ENAMEL WARE. -5 ENAMEL WARE. WE have just received from the M* Dufacturers a Large and Assorted Stock o the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Caps and Saucers, Mags, Plates, Dishes, Pie Dishes, Callenders. Basins, Dippera, eta., etc., whioh we ere {disposing ... 1 of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. rAA OASES LIGHT OK THE AGE OIL, eZf\r\ SUO 150 TEST. 500 > The Finest Oil, in the Market. . T TEAS, TEAS. TEAS. '> Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas, Sab«tMti>. redaction In taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS, Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Ktlmarnook Whbkj« Basa's English and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wine* tad Spirits always on hand. BEST HOUSE iu Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware* and Brush ware, Groceries at Wholesale Priees. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Qoeda delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & BETAII* GROOERS, IRONMQNGJMW, WtNB AND SPIRIT MKROHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON elephon. No 65, A i>



j FLETCHER BROS.' SPECIAL NOTICE f Re Their New Illustrated Prim list. .TT^E Have SfiUch pjeMure in informing oar numerous (Women and Wblio ol Price Li ß ?whiToU aain. he SurroUDdiDg Di9triot< {hfct wefa"e ** J~J °« *• * 850 Illuatratlons, THE PRICE ÜBT IS JUSTLY NAMED THE *. LATEST Haring been informed tbatmveral touinmm people and othm luti \mm ■ime^iM doubt about oar Prioe Lilt being pnbli.h«i7n Ashbwtw. w btSr JSm & Paper. We feel tWowghiy confident that w# oonld aotUfe iwd the work (koe bettor anywhere in New Zealand, and at the mum time by bavins tbtPrio* LM -to— kmm ia« •> -. <, money tpeot in oonneotion with the Prioe Lbt «mw k«M ta «h» fliWirt mkifi poeted Prioe Lilts to all the Hou rtoldere in the tUn^SLtAnS^m^tJnm not receiviog one .honld write to tu at onoe to that weea* mt*H^l*to?Mm Mtrft^Te - ' * r ' Prioe Lilt potted to all HooNholden In toe following DUtrioti :— A"o^F«reit, Kigin, Monntfiomtw, Bpdagbvn, Athburton Fork., Flwnington, Newlande, StaveTey, Aihburton Gorge, Greenatreet, (>r»ri t TinwaW. 5" h o t0B i . Hnd»« Orerdale, Wakao»i Belfi^ld, Kyle, R» k » U , wSertS, > Cairnbrae, Lauriiton, R»ngitata, WMtotfiald. Chert»ey, Lwmore, Rangltata bland, *noatotOße, "one» Longbeaoh, Rirenide, WiUowbVT Dromore, '.Lyndhiinti Rnapnna, WiaoliMon» Kifflelon, Methven, Seariew, Any Eout«hoider in any of the above Diatrioti not reoeiflog a Prioe flat ktadlj writs to na at once. P.S.~Ordera by poat will be lecnrely paoked, and will be deUvered free at ibe Alhbarton Railway Station. , < --" FLETCHER BROS^ OABH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, OHRIBTOHUROH, SPECIAL PURCHASE, FOB COLD AND WINTRY WEATHER, AT "THE CORNER." 160 LADIES' JACKETS, grand value, ail lizes and colon—7a 6d npwardi 600 YARDS HEAVY DRESS SERGES, in Black and Navy—to quit ; sharp at 2s per yard, worth 3s 6d. _ 1000 YARDS PINE AND STRIPED FLANNELLETTE3, reliable* goods—4£d to Is per yard 150 PAIRS LADIES' LINED KID GLOVES WITH FUR TOPS, at 3a 6a, worth 4s lid. 75 BOYS' and YOUTHS' HEAVY, DURABLE SUITS, in Norfolk, Hussar, and Melville Shapes, all sizes, grand wear. 100 CHILDREN'S WOOL BOAS at la each, in White, Grey, Grimm, and Cream, N.B.—All the above lines were bought a bargain, and will be oleared out Bpeedi'y. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER." ' SHEARMAN BROS. V¥7" E* CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOBNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES, PLOUGH *" CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CASTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley'sand OlnbOartridgw"aad Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowest price, wo«I4 benefit by giving us a call.



C H. MSSk V.D. (With H. W. Hoagland, V.D., Melbourne) AMERICAN VETERINARY DENTIST. , Graduate of Sayeb & Drake, Dental Institute, Chicago. EXAMINATION FREE. May be Consulted at the "Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, until WEDNESDAY NEXT, June 14. 6 59 FOR SALE-ln splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3$ acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. j I HAVE FOR SALE—WeII built House of nine rooms, with good improve ments, and in first-class position in i Tancred street. 1 HAVE FOR SALE-Comfortable Dwell iog and £-acre, Wakanui Road east. Cheap. I HAVE FOR SALE-Three Sections, Wills Street westi Sunny side of the road. Good site for house, being handy to Domain, Railway, and Post Offioe, but in very quiet looality. FOR SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and i aore, Cameron Btreet East. FOR SALE—In good healthy looality, 7 roomed house. Good garden and permanent water «upply. FOR SALE—House and 1 acre land, -Hear. Wakanui Road, Hampatead, Full particulars and terns on application to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. FO«£»V Cheap-Six »°«* Children's ankle straps.—Mullob's Zealandia Boot Stoii. »™*o»s



BRUNNER NUTS, Etc



SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JUNE 10, and will be continued until all is disposed of. A. P. WILLIAMSON, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET,



Special Job Purchase. VELVETEENS TO BE CLEARED AT Is 4|d Per Yard, In Navy, Myrtle, Eau d' nil, Electric, and Maroon Frenoh Cashmere (in light colors) Is 9d | per yard Fancy Lustre (in light shades) to go at 4}d per yard Fancy Brocaded and Plain Japanese Silks. Also a variety of Trimmings, The above are all very suitable for making EVENING COSTUMES. IN SHOW BOOM. LOT OF LADIES' WATERPROOF OLOAKS from 5s lid each. Usual prioe of these Goods were from 15s upwards Lot of Ladies' Jackets from 7s lid each. Usual price from 18a, Lot of Ladies' Oapea from 12s 6d. Lot of Girls' Cloaks 10s 6d. Usual prioe 21s ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY.



COAL! COAL! COAL! ARGBI STOCKS OF COAL ABEIYING WEEKLY. VI7ESTPORT,. . " | NEWOABTLE, SHAG POINT, : BRUNNER NUTS, Etc ALSO - LARGE IQUANTITIES OF FIHEWOOD, Now is the time to get ia your Winter Stock. Fencing and barb wire, stakes, standards, & wire netting at lowest prices. — call and inspect. — W. H. COLLINS & GO,. IRONMONGERS, TIMBER fc COAL MERCHANTS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. t Westport Coal Company! Sole Agents For < Shag Point Coal Company. C Royal Insurance Company, o



ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAUPDINARY. rpEE Lease of my Premise* expiring shortly, I AM GITING UP BUSINESS, and in order to dispose of my stock I purpose holding a GIGANTIC SALE, When Every Article in Stoek will be Marked Down to Such Low Prices as to effect a . SPEEDY CLEAEANCE. NOW IS THE CHANGE FOR CAREFUL BUYERS TO OBTAIN] NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS At merely nominal prices, as my object is to realise the whole Stock. REMEMBER; This is not a Sale of out-of-date or after aeaion's Stock, bat an ENTIRE CLEARANCE of the whole of my New and Well-assorted Stock of Drapery and Clothing.



SEE OUE_ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF *© choose from at prices Choto Designs fedolotiM T. H. UJNfDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers. Undertakers, Etc.



ALLBNTON. For Sale at a Reduced Price i _01 Q Q Half-Acre, well situated on SQ LOO Alf old Forest Road, together with square Dwelling House erected thereon. Cheap Property. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK TREES FOR SALE. FRUIT & FOREST TREES, WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUJT AND FOKEST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. All Forest Trees supplied and planted by I me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application* James Porter, NOBSERYMAN, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON' 5



MR T. BULLOOK has received instruc tions from Mr Fitch to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, 4 Town Sections as follows :— No. 994 and 995—Each containing £ acre, fronting Peter Street West, No. 1001— & Acre, fronting Cox Street West, and No. 118—i Aore, fronting Wills Street Weßt. Inspection Invited Terms Liberal. Note Time—ll.3o a.m. ~~~T. BULLOOK, 6 99 Auctioneer, RAK AIA. FOR SALE. /COTTAGE and Section No 353, contain \J ing Quartar-Aore, well situated in Michael Street, the property of MrWm. Simpson; Offers are invited for above. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCg FOR SALE. SUBURBAN~~PROPERTY, Princes Street, Netherby. 5 AOR ES , p* 20 Perohef, O IN Two Allotments, Nos. 8 and 9, con taining about 2\ Acres each, on Mrs McLean's original sale plan ; the property of Mrs Clifford. Having purchased a farm on the Winohmore Road, she has decided to dispose of this forthwith* Inspection Invited. Very liberal terms of payment; Apply to T. BULLOOK. SEAPIELD DISTRICT. ~ WAKANUI PLAINS. 143 A °"»£>: 148 R.S. 26024. Any Reasonable Offer will be accepted for this on Liberal Terms of Payment. Apply ta T< BULLOCK, Agent.



T, Bullock. SATURDAY, JUNE 17. Blaoksmifch'a and Wheelwright's Business and Freehold Property for Sale in a first<class Agricultural District. LONGBEAGH. MR T. BOLLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr Hemot MoConneli. to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, his Property at Wheat stone, Lorgbeach district, comprising : — 9 A.ORES,! ROOD, 27 PERCHES, Oh which is erected a Square Dwelling House of Six Rooms, surrounded'by Garden, etc. ; also Blacksmith's and Wheelwright's Shop*, Stable and Trap-sheri, with loft overhead, Wind mill, etc. Also the Goodwill of the Basinets which has been established for about twenty years. Farther particulars furnished On appli cation. Terms can be arranged. Sate at 11 30 a.m. ! T. BULLOCK, 6 77 Auctioneer. SATGBDAY, JDNB 17. TINWALD. IACRE 1 ACRE 1 Together with Cottage, etc, frouting Har» land and Grove Streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mk Joseph Robin soar to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— Sections No. 504, 505, 508 and 509, con. taining 1 aore, having two frontages on Harland and Grove Streets. There is a cottage of four rooms, with Scullery, etc., erected on the property. Suitable for a working mau with a 5 family, as it is near a school. Liberal terms can be arranged. Note time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6 78 Auctioneer. SATUHDAY, JUNE 17, 1899~ 4 TOWN SECTIONS. GOOD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS.



Public Notices, ashburton croquet clu& A GENERAL Meeting of the above Club will be held at the Arcade Chambers on MONDAY, 18th inst, at 4 p.m., for the purpose of electing delegates to the proposed,, Sports Association. M. GRAHAM, 6 67 Hon. Secretary. Entertainments. ODDFfcLLOWB' HALL, ABHBURI.ON TO-NIGHT, Saturday, June 10. Return of the Old Favorites, the «TEELE-PATNUi eellringrerN, (Late the Original Pastne Family), MUSICIANS, VOCALISTS, & PART SINGERS, Popular Family Prices —Front Seits, 2s, Back Seats, Is. Children, half price. For Programme of Music and Artists, see day.bUle uud circulars. Doors open 7 30, commence at 8 o'ckokt 6 13 Representative, R. T. TREGASKI.



THE SMiIS WILL BE ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. Note time—ll o'clock each day. NICOLL BROS, Auctioneers, Land, and Estate A gent 8 6 83 FRUIT TKEES, ORNAMEN TAL AND FLOWEBING SHRUBS. J npHE Uaderaigned has the following FOR X SALE at the Lowasti Possible Prices, consistent with good stnf^:— Apples on blight-proof stocks and clean j also splendid lines of Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Nectarines, Japanese Plums, Gooseberries, Currants, Strawberry Plants, Raspberry Canes, Flowering and Ornamental Shrubs and Trees; Ohoioe Lot of Camellias, Rbododendrons,Roaes, and Greenhouse Plants. Novemies — New Nectarines (Goldmine), Plums (Clyman, Gold, and Wickson), Japanese Mayberry, and Thornless Rasp* berry. T. PITT, SMITHIIELD NURSERY, 6 81 ABHBURTQN. ARIEL BIOyOLE OLUB. 4 GENERAL MEETING of the abore XL Club w}H be held in the Aroade Chambers on TUESDAY, June 13, at 8 pm. Business: important. J. MULLER, 6 Q3 Hon. Secretary TREES FOR SALE, 1 J.O 000 PINUS INSIGNI|s QO 000 MAOROOARPA 100,000 LAROH 1 K f\i\f\ FRUIT TREES ID,UUU (all kinds) IU,UUU TREES & SHURBS M (\f)(\ CHOICE ROSES 3aaa WALNUTS AND )\J\J\J Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETOi, FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK. SPECIAL OFMR. All Fxuifc Trees and Roses that die in Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser at the Nursery free of cost. Order'early and so secure besb selection. THOMAS'SEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBUKTO^, Telephone No 50. P. O. Box 55. BEAUTIFUL Up-to-date Designs ii Birthday Garde, just received; alsi New Lines in Sunday School Cards, Scrip ture Wall Texts, Pioture Toy Books, Stand up Alphabets for Children, Birthday Books Ladies' Purses (good quality), Photo Frames Books of Recitations, Fountain Pens, am General Stationery.—A. H. Williams, Tan ored Street.



jsrtcoll Bros. "THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, Junk 15, 16, and 17. TO DRAPERS, HOTELKEEPERS, HEADS OF FAMILIES, AND OTHERS. GIGANTIC AUCTION SALE. DB4.Pfi.BY, DAMASKS, TWJEEDS, ETC; MESSRS NICOLL BRO*., have been instructed by D'Aroy Ford, Isq , the purohaser of the Assigned Estate of Me* Cavill and Co,, London, Manchester, and Sydney, TO SELL BV PUBLIC AUCTION, At iheir Central Mart, East Streel, Aahbur ton, i NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND Saturday, (And be continued if necessary), At 11 o'clock each day. 1 A CASES AND K BALES, {Which have been apportioned for Un reserved Sale in Aahburton), OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Etc., Comprising,— r Table Linen, Table Damask, IHch Linen Table Covers, Pillow Linens, Guipure and Art Curtains, Twilled Linen and Cotton Sheeting, Linen, Turkish and Honeycomb Towels, Linen Glass Cloths, Honeycomb, Marcella, and Grecia Quilts and Toilet Covers, Dwn and ChintzQuilts, White and Bleached Calicoes, Linen and Silk Handker chiefs, Blankets, Carriage, and Buggy Rug*, Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers, Black and Colored Cashmeres, Black and Colored Merinos, French Robes^ Dress Serges, AH-Wool Shirts, ' Cotton Shirts, All-Wool Pants and Undershirts, Ladies' Underwear, Ser ges, Tweeds, Coatings, and Ladies' Costumes.



D. THOMAS 6ATUBDaF~JU^E 17. Timber, Buildingß, etc, for removal, , Roofing Iron, Loose \ioxse, etc. MR DAVID THOMAS has received inatruotiona to Soil by PuMic Auction at the site of the Old Horse Bazaar, Burnett ' Street, next the Arcade, on the above date, A quantity of Roofing Iron, Building Material, Looue Boxes, Stable Posts, Ceiling Joists, Rafters, etc, the old Bazisr having been taken down for removal. Sale at 12 noon. D. THOMAS, I 6 79 Auctioneer. AECABE HORSE FAIR. THUBSDAY, JULY 13, 1899, TtiTY NEXL 1 HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date. ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING TAKEN. "~~ D. THOMAS, g 93 Auctioneer.



The above resolution will be submitted for confirmation ab a Special Meeting of the said Council bo be held at the Council's > Chambers, BariDg Square, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the ?bh day of July, 1899, } immediately after the ordinary meeting of the Council on thab day j and if the Resolu tion be oonfirmed, the Special Order will take effecti immediately upon the passing thereof. A copy of bhe Boosed Special Order is aeposited at the'Council's offices, Baring Square, and will be open to the mspeoUon o?the public every week day, dunng ofoce hours, up to the r#h of $uly, By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburtoa County Council. June 10,1899. 6 89



PUBLIC NqTJOES GQLONEL ESTILL, the Colony Leader, accompanied by Major Hakkis, will conduct special meetings in the local Barracks, Havelock Street, all day on SUNDAY 6 87 Estate of Jambs Allen, late of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, a Dealer. ALL Creditors and others having Claims against the above estate are required to send to J. J. M. Hamilton, Esq., District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christ church, full particulars of such olaims, giving the items and amounts of the same, on or before the 10th day of AUGUST, 1899, Pointed forms for the purpose can be obtained from any of the Agents of this Office ALL Moneys payable to the above estate may be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Acaoanb at any Postal Money - Order Office, or paid to J, J. M. Hamilton, Esq., District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christchurch A. A. K. DUNCAN, Deputy Public Trustee Jane 6, 1899 6 88 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that, ab a Speoial Meeting of the above Council held on TUESDAY, the IBbh day of April, 1899, a resolution was adopted for making a Special Bate of three halfpence in the Pound upon the rateable values of all rate able properties within the Ruapuna Sub division No. 2 of The Ashburton-Rangibata Water Race District, being a District duly constituted under the provisions of The Water Supply Act, 1891, and its amend ments, for the purpose of securing and paying the interest on and providing a fund for the repayment of a loan of £1000 which the said Council is about to raise and 'borrow j for 1 the purposes of the construction of water races and other works for the supply of water to the said Subdivision, such Speoial Rate to be payable by two equal instalments on the 15th day of JULY, 1899, and the 15th day of JANUARY, 1900, and annually recurring upon the same days, year by year thereafter, until the said loan is paid off* By the same resolution, the Council also directs thab the said Special Rate shall be levied upon all rateable lands. }n tfte sa}d Subdivision on a Uniform scalf. '



POULTRY Sooety Committee Meeting at Mr Stephens' office on Tuesday, Jttne 13, at 8 p-m, Full attendance neces wry.—>R. B Restbll, Hon. secretary 686 TTlßESHOyatersand Flounders by Express JP To-night. — Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. 6 97 /~IARROTS.—I have about twenty tons o \^J Carrots for sale—at Is per sack, sacks extra.—-John Kbksel, Andrew Street, AHenton. 6 94 WANTED— A Good General Servant/ not necessarily experienced, i ! capable. Apply by letter Co Mrs Maitland Rich, Wairuna, Longbeaoh. 6 73 WINDSOR Magazine for May. New Books—The Death that lurka unseeu, The Rebels, The Crown and the Criminals, The Curse of Clement Waynflete, The Silent House in Pitnlico, Market Marborough, Marked New Testaments, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, The Biblical Museum.—H. M. Jonis. FOR Smart Blouse Materials inspect the Striped and F*ney Velveteens at Nobthootb & Hbfpobd's, " The Corner." I AM now opening a lot of Blankets, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, bought before the rise in the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken-Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 303; at R» Alcobn's : ■ l ... ,6 9 £ILOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261b« Is) Potatoes, Chickwheat, etc, delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction* lam selling, and will eell, the above 3d per sack or 2a 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelnck Street. 5 10 T A DIES ! For wintry weather inspect JLj the stock of Ribbed Bloomers and A, W, Combinations at " The Corner." BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Chts 4a 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201b a Is, at Flbxchbr Bros , Ashburton. ANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Buots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands" and makers, and never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced BootnukerMn the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots aad Shoes. Discount for cash as naual. Repairs done at once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton. _' HOW TO KEEP your Bicycle in order during Winter ia the talk of all Cyclists in AahburtoD. The following pricea should meet with approval Everywhere :— Gear Gases, 20s. fitted ; Hall Shone Rubber Guards 8s 6<i ; Solar Acetylene Gas Lamps 25*; Silver KiDg 17s 61; Microphote 12s 6d; Elastic Anklets 2a 6d; Cycle Brushes 2t ; Graphite for Chain 6J ; Re-enamelling and Plating from 20a upwards; Repairs by experienced men only, and guaranteed,— Dates, Lowry & Co., Burnett Street, Ash burton, and at Christohureh; the largest cycle manufacturers in the -Colonies. 691



WantecL ___ fIIHE Tabernacle.—Pi eacber, To-morrow. X Mr Moheb, of Sydenham ; mornim? and evening. 6 90 JTIHERE will be a nice display .-<f Photoa X at Crown Studio To-night- Don't forget to call. Burnett Street. 6 85 WANTED— A Man to dig carrot*; Apply John Kkbsel, Andrew rfireef., Allenton. 6 95 WANTED— A Good Cow, just calved or about to oalve. Apply this office. 6 96



The proposed Young Men's Clnb deserves the support of every citizen. And it is hoped that tne. young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish »n institution for their own benefit in Ashburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, and elevated to a higher moral plape by such helps and associa tion* aaithe proposed Ofab will undoubtedly afford them, they will become more respected and better citizens. They will no longer be found loitering- and wasting their money in questionable ways, and as " the apparel oft ifenoteß the man*' they will become more particular in the choice of their tailors. Messrs Gkaighead akp Bbrhyman are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immente stock of new winter goods comprise the newest styles and materials as now worn at Home, and of course their long -i.ii-i.-j .'.-'-' —*--■«■ - - escauuauou ropu'ativu iot no ana workman ship need only be pointed out to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the bent tajlorf »R<3 to get satire M satis faction,'*'' ladies »Uo : find their brdera for tailor made costumes executed by this firm in the latest)'styles most satisfactory, and at the most reasonable prices. 6 54 'All departures should be sudden' (Dis raeli). Giva up inferior Tea, and use Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee.—"Shear* m»a Bros, lole agents, Aihburbou.