Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertis et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 27,1899. Local and General.

The Chatham Islands. —Chatham Islands are to have a dairy factory, started by a couple of Woodville residents,- On our first page to-day will be found commercial news, and en the fourth page appears a report of the Wellington races. Gisboesb Gas.—lt is expected that artesian water and gas borings at Gisborne will prove highly successful. Natural r&b obtained by boring at Makaraka ia being used for cooking and lighting purposes. Wit/d PiGEONS—It is stated that not withstanding it being a close season this year for pigeons they are being slaughtered in a wholesale manner in the Marlborough district. His "Shop."—Ab the Auckland Police Cour^ an Italian hawker, who sells coloured balloons for children in Queen street, was fined ss, with costs 28a, lor failing to close " his shop " on Wednesday^afternoon. Gaeden Pabty.—-A large number of mem bers of St. Stephen's being in favor of a garden party this year, it has been decided to hold a party oh December 16, the pro ceeds to be devoted to the church building fund.

Hoir J. G. Ward. — The Wyndham Farmer states that the Hon J. G: Ward is about to make an important business trip to Britain, principally io connection with a cattle-branding invention in which he Is in terested. Shelley's Tomb.—Some Vandal recently removed the bronze harp attached to the tomb of the poet Shelley in Rome. The aaheß of Shelley lie in the old Protestant cemetery under the shadow of the pyramid of Cestius. AMaobiCentenabian.—lt now transpires that Whaitiri Pontuhu, the Native chief tainasa who died at Te Hauke, near . Hastings, last week, was 106 years of age, As she breathed her last she exclaimed :— "This is the last of Kura's descendants. Farewell." Female Franchise—lt was decided at the annual parish meeting of St. Stephen's on Tuesday evening to bring the matter cf ecclesiastical female franchise forward at the next meeting of the General Synod, requesting that all female members over the age of eighteen years be' allowed to vote on ecclesiastical matters. The Law?bks —A return prepared by Mr Frank Harrison, secretary of the Wellington Law Society, shows that 577 solicitors are practising in the colony, being one to every 1357 of the population. la the other colo nies the proportions are :—New South Wales, one to 1319; Queensland, one to 1659; South Australia, one to 1145; Vie toria, one to 145* ; West Australia, one to 1328.

Ohhistchuboh City Loan.—The Christ church City Council intend to ask the rate payers to vote for a loan of £35,000, to be devoted to the following objects:—A oen tral yard with necessary buildings and offices, including a morgue, £13,000; three bridges over the Avon, £7500; overdraft, including site lately purchased and buildings for the Fire B igade station, £13,000 j con tingencies, £1500.

The Edktok-Teachbr—A Votk o» Ckn- j sorb. —The action of the school committee at Cromwell in making comp'aint to the Education Board concerning the knotty question—which the Board has not deflnitolv settled yet—as to whether the head master should engage in active journalistic work , appears to have met with the disapproval of the householders concerned. Oaly one mem ber of the old committee was elected, and what is said to have been practically a vote of censure on them was carried by 53 to 10. Tbcb Kaiser as a Shot.—According to an announcement issued from the Imperial Office for regulating the affairs of the chase, the Kaiser bagged last year 897 head of game while attending the different court shooting parties. The bag included 92 wild boars, 265 pheasants, 4 rabbits, 3 roe bucks, 458 hares, 13 wood grouse, 48 red deer, 8 fallow deer, and' 3 creatures classed under the head of " general game." The results were not quite as favorable last year as in former years, the journey to Palestine having kept the Emperor away from a good many shooting parties he would have attended otherwise. The Rabbit Industry. — Yesterday's Otago Daily Times says:—Twelve trucks of rabbits were brought from Hindon on Tues day by the Otago Central railway. Mr J. J. Ramsay, who was a passenger by the train, made an estimate of the number of rabbits in these trucks as quite 18,000 He points out that the value of this load at 5d per pair amounts to £187 10a. The average number of men employed trapping would be 730 Taking Tuesday's number aa a fair average day's return, and calculating wages at 10s per day, this would give about £100 per week distributed in Central Otago among the working men.

Burns' Snufj Mull.—The Dunedin Burn 8 Club have reoently ooused to be constructed a mahogany aid glass case which is to be used as a repository for a silver snuff mu'l, or horn, which formerly belonged to the Scottish bard. It is understood that the relic was sent to the late Dr Stuart to be placed in the Otago Museum, but as the doctor died before this could be accomplished id passed into the hands of the trustees. The reason it haß not been deposited in the museum since then was the want of a suitable receptacle, but, as indicated, the Burns Club have now supplied the deficiency. The relic is a thoroughly authentic one, as full documentary evidence on that point is in the possession of the club's secretary. Colonial Revbrenoh. —Reverence for the aged has beea said to be a quality lacking in the Australian youth. Speaking at an Old Fo ks' "At Home" in the Town Hal!, I Melbourne, the Rev. Professor drosman, of ! Hawthorn, who is over seventy years of age himself, gave the result of his experience, which served to refute the assertion. "In this colony and elsewhere," said the speaker, " when an old man, and especially an old woman, enters a crowded railway carriage or tram, or even attends a public meeting, 1 have seen young men immediately rise and allow the old people to sit down. If I thought there was in Melbourne a young rY*»n who would refuse to do it I would hiss him to the South Poie f? and leave him there as a punishment for his frigid, unmannerly, and unfeeling conduct."

The REiENT Race Meeting.—The fol lowing is from this week's Canterbury limes ; -—The Ashburton County Racing Club has every reason to congratulate itself on the financial success of its autumn meeting, a result largely due to the efficiency of the officials appointed to work the totalisator. I The beautiful weather experienced on each day attracted a capital attendance, both town and country residents being well represented. The management of the meet ing might have been materially improved in many respects, and some of the visiting and local Pressmen were nojj particularly im pressed with the facilities provided for chein. No information was supplied to the reporters, ( everything had to be sought, and in this respect the management might with advan tage follow the praatice adopted by the ; South Canterbury Jockey Club. The Alleged Robbery by a Constable at Chrissohdrch.—Police Constable Victor Austin Hill, who was arrested the other day on & charge of having stolen £6 from the person of George Jones, was brought up at the Ohristohurch S.M. Court yesterday. During the day three witnesses for the prosecution gave evidence, and the case was adjourned till Monday, when more witnesses will be examined.. The evidence was to the effacb that Hill was called on to take a young man in charge who was behaving in such a manner as to lead to the belief that he was of unsound mind, and he was afterwards committed to the asylum. It is averred that while the man was in his charge Hill took £6 out of his prisoner's pocket book, and returned it to the unfortunate man's sister minus the money.—Press Association telegram.

Prizes for Proficiency.—A State school teacher of experience holds that the non giving of prizes for proficiency or attendance lightens the work of the teaching staff in the pub'.io schools. Important Decision —A jadge awarding a laborer compensation for damages under the new Employers' Liability Act, ruled that the term "in or about a building " might apply to a place miles away if a man so employed had gone on a journey with a horse and cart. Fire Brigade.—At the last meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Fire Brigade, it was resolved to hold the annual promenade concert and dance on the Queea'a Birthday, Judgiug by the energy the Committee are displaying, this popular entertainment should prove a successful gathering.

Dunedist Totalisator Cass.—A Press Association telegram from Dunedin says : — lo the case against) Sydney James, secretary, and Harry James, assistant secretary, to the Dunedin Jockey Club, charged with adver tising that the Club would receive money at the town office for investment on the totalisator, Sydney Jamea was convicted and fined £1 with ooats. The information | against Harry James was dismissed. Inten tion to appeal was intimated. Acetylene Gas Explosion.—A serious explosion in- connection with an acetylene gas plant occurred at Prebbleton on Tuesday last, by which two persons were seriously injatedi It appears they wera' clearing out the generator as usual, and unfortunately lighted a match to examine the inside of the cylinder when a terrific explosion oocurred. Though both were seriously burned and otherwise injured, no serious consequences are anticipated.

The Elsie Hall Com*ant.— The Elsie Hali Concert Company will give an enter tainment in the Oddfellows' Hall on [Tuesday next. Miaa Elsie Hail is one of the beet pianistes now travelling in the colonies, and has earned golden opinions from all aorta of people in all ths large centres of the colony, her press notices being particularly compli mentary. She is supported by Mrs Howie, the well-known and popular vocalist, and Gardini, the solo violinist, is another of her I company, while Leon Ronchetti, aolo cornetist, completes a short but talented list. A "Knock Out."—Mr J. 0. Waaon, the member for Selwyn, who is at present on a visit to England, arrived at Monte Carlo on the way Home (writes a London correspon dent) just in time to see the "knockout" of a very successful punter. He was a young Englishman in Government employ, and had been sent to Monte Carlo, to recruit by frieuda who hid raised £100 for the purpose. The young fellow's luck was astonishing,; and in a short space of time he wai able to send lo England come £10,000 to be placed to his somewhat meagre banking account. He letained a few hundreds to go on with,' and luck holding, won in the aggregate about £17,000. Thsn the tide turned, and in leas than a week the gambler found himself " stoae broke," except for the £10,000 at home. Sonic of his acquaintances begged and prayed him to retire from Monte Carlo whilst this balance remained, but he would not. He sent for a thousand, lost it and wired for more, lost that and had the balance of his winnings remitted from Eng land. He played on with varying lack for a few days, and then striking a bad patch lost every halfpenny in his possession,having to borrow enough to pay his passage back to London.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tbt opinions expressed by onr correspondents)

PUBLIC ABATTOIRS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Last week the Borough Council adopted the report of the delegates to the conference on the subject of public abattoirs and inspection of meat, dairies, &c. At the conference there were present his Wor ship the Mayor (in the chair), Messrs Wil 1 liamson, Chapman, Orr, and Cawsey, repre senting the Borough, County, and Suburbs, —Messrs Gates, Collins, and Scaly, absent. So far as the inspection of meat and slaughterhouses and premises is concerned, I perfectly agree with the finding of the con ference, and the sooner the better for alt concerned, bub in this meeting of delegates to discuss the question of public abattoirs, I think that in common courtesy the butchers sh >uld have been a^ked to send a represen tive, seeing that the dairies were represented by no less than five farmers. What con cerned the butchers most is the motion moved by Mr Williamson—that the freezing works should be the central abattoirs for the Borough, Hampatead, Tinwald, and Allen ton districts. This was seconded by Mr J. Orr and carried. Consider the distance, the expense, and the early hours the men will have to be at work to get the meat into the shops at half-past seven in the morning. From Tinwald to the freezing works and back, ten miles ; Hampstead, seven miles ; Allenton and Borough, good six miles ; and to be driven over every morning. I think the butchers' interest should be considered a little. How would Messrs Williamson and Orr like to be compelled to store their goods at Fairfield, and to go there and back every morning for their daily supply of groceries, etc. They eeem to me to be like the parson we have heard of who told his congregation to " Do as I tell you, but do not as I do." If they had to go to Fairfield they would not call it a central place for abattoirs. Butchers are already put to a greater expense than any other trdesman to market their goods, and if the abattoirs are at Fairfield, it means a rise in the price of meat to meet the expense. Fancy a man having to drive ten miles every morning with a load of meat before half past seven o'clook. Then he has to ride around to get his orders, return, and get his meat, which muat be delivered in time for dinner. X would suggest that the butchers' call a meeting to consider the whole question of abattoirs, site, etc. If the present slaughterhouses are put into thoroughly good working order, as provided for by the County Council bye-law, and a thorough inspection made of meat under a competent person, it should be good enough, and would meet all that is required for the safety of the public health. Every mats likes his own freehold, and to be boss of hia own show, even if he has to pay for it.— I am, etc., One Interested.

News iN Brief.

Mr F. Ferriman advertiaea a large number of properties to let or for sale. His bone mill will be open to-morrow and Saturday. Owing to the big land sales in connection with Lagmbor, Mr Thomas will commence his sales in the Arcade on Saturday next with sundries, etc., at 12.15. Mr E. W. Hanmer will hold a clearing sale at Mr Giles Keeley's farm on May 11, when all lots will be sold to the highest bidder* Farmers should look in here. At eight o'clock to-morrow night Hia Worship the Mayor will conducb the draw ing in connection with Mr MoMillin's art union at Cooper's Vandyke studio, Saundera' Buildings. Messrs Northcote and Hefford announce that they have purchased the book debts in the estate of W. H. Collier, and that all accounts due to the estate must be paid within fourteen days. A meeting will be held in the Arcade Chambers on Friday evening, at 8 o'clock, to oonsider the question cf forming a Sports Association for Ashburton. Members of existing athletic clubs and all interested are cordially invited to attend. The matter is an important one and should be dealt with at once.

WAR IN SAMOA.

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(Received Wakapuaka April 27, 11 a-m, Guardian Office 11-51 a-m) Washington. April 21 The Satnoan Commissioners have sailed from San Francisco for Samoa. Mr Tripp, the American Commissioner, , asserts that they are in accord on the maiu issues of the trouble,

HON. CAPTAIN RUSSELL AT HASTINGS

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Hast.ngs, April 26. lion Captain Russell acldreeeed a crowded meeting tonight in the Princess Theatre, Hastings. He commenced by saying that no one regretted more than he did that he had not been able to meet his constituents before this; but he contended there was yet ample time for himself and other Opposition members to expose the misdoings of the Government, and this should certainly be done in due course. He give an absolute denial to the statement repeatedly made by the Premier tbab he {Oapbain Russell) if he got into power would repeal all the Acts passed by the present Government, and ssid there was not a shadow of foundation for auoh a statement. If he (Captain Kussell) gob the opportunity, he would honestly strive to administer the Acts on the statute book. He advocated freehold tenure and the cutting up of land held by the Assets Realisation Board. He strongly condemned the railway management, the Wrigg scandal^ and the Joneß scandal, which latter he laid was disgraceful, and would have to receive the attention of Parliament. He denied he was opposed to the old age pension scheme, and said the Opposition had done their beat to improve the Bill, which th«y considered a crude and ill digested measure* He severely criticised the departmental administration of Ministers and their extravagance in travelling round electioneering at the ex pense of the colony; The people of the country were taxed on the necessities of life to provide a surplus to expend on public works, whiUc the realised wealth of the colony was not taxed in fair proportion. The wealth of the colony had increased 33 percent since 1890, whilst taxation on it bhrough the land and income tax had only increased 7 per cent. He referred at con siderable length to the land question and railways, and twitted Mr Seddon with attaoking what he called a " breeches pocket" policy, whilst the Premier must have been fully conversant with the fact that at that very moment the liberal associ ations were sending out circulars asking for subscriptions to light the elections. What he had stated at Mr Buchanan's banquet at

Wairarapa waa that if the elections were to be won there must be organisation, and organisation could not take place without money* The Premier himself was an adept at organising. At last election canvassers paid by the State were actually sent round his (Uaptain Russell's) constituency to get people to' vote against him, and he believed the same thing occurred in every district of the colony. There were several other matters he wished to address them on, bub as the Premier would no doubt come there, and deny eyery word he had said, he would have other opportunities of meeting his constituents later on. A vote of thanks and confidence was unanimously passed in Captain Russell, and the meeting broke up with three cheers for him.

HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETINGS.

Lismore.

Seventeen householders were present). The following were elected:—Messrs George Low, Thomas Harrison, J. A. Fleming, J. D. Paterson, and E. Emerson. Mr Thomas Harrison was elected chairman.

Winslow.

Only a moderate attendance, and Mr R. Keuningtoo was voted to the chair. The report of the outgoing Committee was read, showing a credit balance to incidental fund of £8 5s 43. Votes of thanks were accorded to the outgoing Committee, to the late chairman and to the teachers. There were nine nominations, viz :— Messrs Kennington, Wilson, Smart, Kennedy, Ryan, McGee, Rodd, Bhillito, and Drennan, and on a ballot being taken Messrs Konmngfcon. Wilson, Smart, Ryan, McGee, Shillito, and Drennan were elected. At a meeting held subsequently, Mr J. Smart was elected chairman*

THE PHILIPPINES.

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(Received Wakapuaka April 27, 9 50 am., Guabdian Office, 10-19 a-m) Manilla, April 26 Further fierce fighting has taken place at Oalumpit, on Luzon Island. The Filipinos, after losing heavily, were driven from their entrenchments and fled to the hills. Eight Americans were killed, Washington, April 26 The /Cogblan incident has been closed, Germany being satisfied with America's explanation.

FEDERATION,

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Received Wakapuaka April 27, 9-30 a.m, Guabdian Office 10-14 a-m Perth, April 27 Ma large meeting of producers it was resolved that until Westralia's industries were more developed it was undesirable to join the federation movement.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

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(Received Wakapuaka April 27, 9.15 a,m, Guardian Office 941 a.m) Parjs, April 2,6 The Court of Cassation declined to confront Boget with Picquart as requested by the latter, whose evidence at the revisionary proceedings was contradictory to the statements of Boget,

A TASMANIAN TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Hobart, April 26 ' A quarryman named Billinghurst attacked hia wife with a tomahawk and then committed suicide by cutting his throat. The woman is in a dying con dition. Billinghurst leaves nine child* ren. (Received Wakapuaka April 27, 950 ft-m, Guabdiak Office 10-14 ft.m) Hobabt, April 27 The Billinghursts lived unhappily, and quarrelled on Saturday. The man f disappeared till yesterday, when, after wounding his wife, he threatened the children. They smashed the window, and escaped into the bush in their bed clothes.

POLO.

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Received Wakapuaka, April 27, 12 50 p.m, Quabdian Office, 1.54 p.m Melbourne, April 27 The New Zealand polo team defeated a mixed team representing the principal Victorian Clubs by seven «oals to two.

CABLE NEWS.

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London, April 25 The Orient Staatnship Company earned a profit oi £45,047 daring the year, which amount has been carried to the reserve fund The House of Lords pasaed tLe second reiding of a Bill providing for the constitution of a board in connec tiou with State secondary education. The Duke of Cambridge opens the Greater Britain Exhibition on May S. The P. and O. Company has adopted stringent regulations limiting the social intercourse between their officers and the passengers. April 26 Great Britain has ordered two first class cruisers to be built in Glasgow. Thfl Egyptian irrigation tmst loan of £430,000, at 4 per cent., hai been subscribed twenty-sixfold.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

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London, April 26 Sir John Lubbcck, presiding at a meeting of the London Trust, Baid New Zealand's action in regard to the Midland Railway was injurious to the best interests of the colony. He hoped Mr Seddon would examine the matter.

THE BRITISH DUTY ON WINES.

Protest from the Agents-General.

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London, April 26 The colonial Agents-General had an interview, lasting an hour, with Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, relative to the duty on wines. The result has been kept secret, but it is understood that Sir M. Hicks-Beach replied on the lines of his answer to a question in the House of Commons, and promised to consider the representations. There is »n impression that nothing will be conceded this year. The deputation consisted of the Agents-General of Canada, New South Wales, O«pe Colony, Victoria, New Zealand, and South Australia. ■

Sir A. Clarke, &gen (-General for Victoria, represented the grave injury of the duties to the small wine growers, who were struggling to develop a new industry. He combated Sir M. Hicks : Beach's idea that the impost was too ' trivial to decrease the consumption, It is believed that the question may be reconsidered in 1900, The stamp duties were not mentioned by the de putation. Fifty-five members of the House of Commons, chiefly Unionists, have signed a memorial requesting the colonies to be exempted from the increase in the wine duties. Bordeaux experts believe the duties will not benefit Great Britain, mentioning the fall in exports when the American duties were raised, and Mr Goschen's renouncing a similar project in 1888.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

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Pekin, April 25 Germany is arranging to build the Tientsin-Shantung railway line. It ii to be the property of the Chinese Government, and China is to guarantee a loan to be raised in Germany for th« construction of the line. April 26 Two Chinese and three Europeans have been appointed directors of the Tientsing-Chinkiang railway.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

United Praia Auooiation—By Bleotric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka April 27, 9-15 a.m, Guardian Office, 9-41 *.m) Russia in the East Calcutta, April 26 The Times of India declares that Russia has secured the right to eventually occupy Bandar Abbas, a sea port on the Persian gulf at the nrost northerly point of the Strait of Or muz and the objective point of a railway to the Gulf. Lord Kitchener. Cairo, April 20 Lord Kitchener reached Berber after an eight hundred miles camel ride. Everywhere en route the tribesmen expressed gratitude at their deliverance from the rule of the Khalifa, and are steadily repairing the ravages of the dervishes. A Sensation. London, April 28 The Rev. Joseph Parker, in the course of a sermon in connection with the Cromwell tercentenary celebration, created a sensation by declaring that though the Sultan of Turkey was the I Kaiser's friend, Parker's prayer was God damn the Sultan. America's Wheat Supply. The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 49,189,000 bushels.

Australian.

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{Received Wakaptwka April 27, sJ-30 am, Guardian O§ce, 10-14 «-inj A Deadlock. Melbourne, April 27 A deadlock has occurred in connec tion with the Admiralty coal contracts, owing to the coal merchants refusing to make themselves responsible for supplying coal that may be required In time of war at the fixed price accepted as a basis in time of peace. Conse quently the annual contracts so far have not been renewed.

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OHURCE SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. THURSDAY, 7.30 p m—Bible Class. FRIDAY —7,15, Evening Prayer and Address ; 8 pm, Choir Practice. 4th SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, (April 30.) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 230 ptn —Address to the St. Stephen's Sunday school. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon The offertories throughout the day will be devoted to the Church Mission Fund of the diocese» R. A. WOODTHORPE, Mi, Vicar. ftTledlartaer Bros.. Limited. ■VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF JMR W. H. RULE'S PBNDARTES; PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same*] FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJ) O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the pr6sent season. We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after, It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld t NLW ZEALAND QLOTHING FACTORY. JVTOW OPENING' A LARGI ASSORTMENT CF NEW SAO SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSERS FOR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOYc NSW KNICKER SUITS FOR BOYS NEW MARITIME SOITS FOR BOYS SPECIAL NOTICE. Owing to the largely increased trade k oar 35 BRANCHES We are in a position to give the public tht BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST GUI PRICES, HAVING MADE A REDUCTION OI FROM 10 to 15 PER CENT On Oar Former Prices. HALLBNSTBIN BROS. A; G. BARTON, Manager. ~~N O T foi). ~~ ALL interested in forming a Sport• Club in Tinwald are requested to attend a Meeting to he held in the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON FBIDAY, 28th, at 7 pm. 4 241 CHAS. DOHERTY, Convener. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. NOTICE is hereby given that in accor dance with the provisions of the Counties Act, 1836, a copy of the Electoral Rolls of the various Ridings in this County, together with the Defaulters' List, is on view at the fallowing places, and also ab the County Council's Offices, Ashburton, from April 27, 1899, to May 15, 1899 : — Mount Hutt Riding.—Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methvea. Mount Somers Ruling.—Mount Somers Road Board Office, Mount Somers. South Rakaia Riding.—South Rakaia Road Board Office, South Rakaia. Raogitata Riding. — Rangitataßoad Board Office, Lismora. Wakanui Riding.—Schoolmaster's House, Wakanui. Ashburton Riding.—Bond'a Store, Wheat stone. Upper Ashburton Riding.—Misa Bishop's Store, Alford Forest Road. AH objections thereto to be lodged, one copy at the County Council's Office, and one copy at the S. M. Court Offices, Aehburtou, on or before May 31,1899. By Order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. April 26,1899. #248



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F. FBRRIMAN. THE BONBMILL, WIKANCI ROAD JpBE 'DONEMILL WILL BK OPRN lor the receiving of Bonea on FRIDAY ud'.SATDRDAtf JJFXP, the 28 h and 29th April. F. FERRIMUN. FOB SALE, CARTER'S TERRA.OE, TINWALD. 1 have for sale a weil ballt house of 8 rooms togethet with 6 acres of first-olabs land (freehold), and 5 acres leasehold. There is a'so a good stable and traphouse. This property is well worthy of an inspection. y pjM|RRUH# FOB SALE, A BARGAIN, Town Sections 934, 995, 1001, 1118, containing one acre, to be sold either as the whole or tn £ acre sections. Foil particulars on appli ation. F. FERRIMAN, FOR BALE, A good Town Property in an improving position. Well let and yielding a good Interest on the capital required to pur chase the freehold. Full particulars on application. c . . ' " F. FSRRIMAN. _ :•• ■ - FOR SALE, TOW2S SECTIONS in WILLS STRiSET. I have for sale two Sections in Wills street, good si c and near the Domain. F. FKRKIMAN. FOR BALE, Town Section 563, fenced and splendid soil. F FERRIMAN. F »U SAL^ PSRPETU Vis LEASE C»F TW NTY 4ORKS. I liava for sale the intsreifc in a PerpeluaJ Lease of 20 acres simafed near the Frcizing Works, upan which is arec-«d a tsmall house, Btabl«, eto The land is wilt watered and aubdiviiel part of which is carrying a good crop of turnips. F. FKARIMAN. FOB SALE, Several eafcs by first-class tuakere, P. FERRIMAN. FOB BALE, ALFORD FOKIST ROaD. Lot 3, containing 1 ro.d. A reasonable price will bo accepted as the owner le determined to quit. F. FERRIMAN. A TALE „ PROVED 3Y THE FACT THAT WEARLY - j out of every 4 of the wiiole population of men, Women, and Children DRINSi MoATt&L PURE! CEYJLOIW or iitentieti Tens* Th« above statement, after 1a years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. tn. & Co.'s Pure Tea* cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality,