Auction Sales—To-morrow.

T. Bullock, at the Araide, at 11.30 a.m— Mr James Hampton's 1 acre and cottage at Tinwald; Mr B Carry's 80 acres, with homestead, at Alford Forest. Henry Stepheneon, ab Hay.lock Stree t Mart—Six fat pigs for sale D. Thomas, »t tha Arc de, at 12 noon— SaSp of borses, cows, farm implements, chuff, Kf iries, etc. | Nicoil Bro., ab Central Mart, ab 12.30— S*le of jewellery, clocks, watches, suudriee, etc ■■- Friecilander Bros., Ltd, at West Street Mart, at 1 ji m S* o of 5 aorea 0 roods 9 perches co^e to ihe Wins ow hotel, and 4 ,|-aore sections in Wiusiow township.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1899. Local and General.

Proposed Loan.—The notice re proposed borough loan appears in this issue. Burgesses will note that) the date of the meeting has been fixed for Tuesday, Jane 27. This "NZ Baptist."—The Rev F. W. Boreham, of Mosgiel, hs been appointed to succeed the Rev Arthur Dewdney in the editorship of the New Zealand Baptist* Counts Council.—The usual monthly meating of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Ihe engineer's report will be found in another column. A full report will appear to-morrow. Dunedin Abattoirs.—During the past fortnight 397 cattle, 3150 sheep, 385 lambs, 114 pigs, and 29 oalres were slaughtered at the abattoir, of which 2 bullocks and 18 sheep were condemned as unfit for food. A Big Municipal Programme. — The Wellington City Council, according to a telegrom, has adopted the Mayor's scheme, involving expenditure of some £350,000 upon tramways, electric light), town hall, water supply extension, and minor work. Supreme Court.—At the Chriafcchureh Supreme Court on Thursday, Victor Austin Hill, police constable, was sentenoed to six months' imprisonment on a charge of steal ing £6 from G, Jones, a lunatic in his custody. Found Dead.—B. Priest, farmer at Okate Valley, Little Biver, was found dead oi> Wednesday with a gunshot wound in the chest. Deceased was run over by a horse on a racecourse some years ago, and since then haa been ecoentric, A Haven ov Refuge—A. Wellington telegram states that, the Gazette contains a letter from a number of master mariners drawing attention to the advantages of Cloudy Bay as a haven of refuge. When storms are raging in Cook Strait, they state, it is commonly smooth water and calm there when gales are blowing a few miles away. & Pkfective Chimney.—A fire occurred at the Pleaßant Point Hotel, occupied by Mr J. Dore. It was paused through a defective chimney, and occasioned damage to the extent of £50. The building ia insured in the New Zealand office for £1000, and in the Royal for a similar amount). The furniture and stock are insured in the Royal for £750. Timaru Harbor Works.—The Timaru Harbor Board has adopted the recommen dation of Mr Maxwell, consulting engineer, for an easterly ejetenaian of the breakwater from the curve in the rubbie for a distance of 3000 ft. The total cost is estimated at £100,000. Only IOOQft is to be made ab present. The Board will ask authority to borrow the whole £100,000. The Church Militant?,—His Lordship -BiahfiD Julius, in speaking last nighb on SoCiaflßlß7"" i"B"«O ngyutfa.g M.w*"'<rr«~~vtrerwM' compare our amusements and social life with the ideal of the Lord, when he Buddenly diverged from his subject and expressed a wish that someone would kick the .Press reporter out of the room, the remark provok ing a very loud laugh. None of the audience ventured the experiment, however. Changing the Colour op Stamps.—The Postal Department notify that In order to meet the requirements of the Postal Union as agreed upon at the Washington Conven tion, it has been decided to alter the colours of the id, Id, and 2£d stamps in use in New Zealand. From an early date the id stamps will be printed in green, the Id in red, and the 2Jd in a darker blue. This change is a!eo to be adopted by the Australian post offices. The colours of the 4d at.d 6d stamps will, owing to this change, require to be altered, but the new colours have not yet been decided on. Strongest Where Others are Weakest. —The '99 design Zealandia Bicycles are fitted with all the very latest improvements, butted tubing making frames, forks, and head unbreakable, arch crown, overhanging chain wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, Eiswick hub*, and daab proof throughout, enamelled in fancy colours ; prices—Gentle men's £21, Ladies' £22; twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of accessories, in stock—Acetylene gas lamps 255, Silver King 17s 6d } lamps from ss; bells from Is; Graphitoleo 6d, 9d, Is, very best for chains; lamp and bicycle oil Is ; handle bars from 12s 6d; ladies' parcel carrier* 3a 6d. —Oatks, Lowry, and Co., largest cycle manufacturers in Australasia, Burnett) street, Ashburton; and at Ohristohurch. Adt

THE WHANGAREI TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo . Telegraph Auckland, June 2. Robert Howson, charged with the murder of his mate, Bobert Fuller, at Whangarei on March 10, was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to imprisonment for life at the Supreme Court. Howson is 77 years of •ge. ' - m — mmmmmmmmmm^m —

THE OHAU DISASTER.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka June 2 ( 9-5§ a.m, Guardian Office 10-50 a.m) Sydney, June 2 The Union Company has chartered the steam collier Werfa to replace the Ohau.

An Enquiry Asked For.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Dunedih, June 1 At a meeting of the Federated Seamen's Union a resolution was pnssed expressing sincere regreb at the lamentable disaster which happened to the Ohau, by which twenty valuable lives were lost, ten of W' om were members of the Union. Deep sym pathy was offered to those bereaved, and the resolution goes on :■—•• We are of opinion that if ordinary prudence had been observed by the vessel taking shelter from the gale that was raging, no loss of life or property would have occurred j that the Minister of Marine be requested to hold a searching inquiry as to the manner in which the vessel was loaded, and whether she had sufficient? stability bo encounter a heavy gale when loaded to her official load line."

COUNTY COUNCIL.

Fallowing is the Engineer's report :— AsliUirton-Kakaia Water Supply,—Last month the various sections of the races were shut bfl fur three days in rotation for clean ing purpose?, a*<d though clearanoes, more or les«, hava been effected, the resnlt, aa a wh 10, is nob satisfactory, partly on aoeouot of the limited time allowed, and partly on account of the stormy weather which pre vailed dudng the greater part of the time the races were advertised to be shut off. The Maine have been overhauled to Buch an ex extend, at least, as will provide an adrqu«re supply till the water is again shut off in early spring for the completion of the cleaving. Lhe travelling shingle at PuddiDg Hill is still proving troublesome Several addi tional foot and fheep bridges have beeu erected In various places. The percolation in reservoir at Fairtield J^seez ng Works ia now abating confiidarably, being less than half what it was at first. Ashburtou-Rungitata Water Supply.—The Tinwald-Waterton > Main has been over hauled, »8 has also the Main from South Aahburton River, as far as the circumstances would permit, but many of the distributing races are still in an inefficient state. Ruapuna Water Supply, Rangitata Gorge. —The work on the five contracts on terraces, is, on the whole, progressing at a fair rate, but in one or two cases it will be neoessary for the contractors to considerably increase their force in order ro finish in their specified time. In several partg the shingle is loose, and will stand only with a fat slope. I wili invite tenders for the extension as soon as the matter of Special Order if sufficiently advanced. County Bridges—Rangitata Traffic Bridge. —The special repairs may now be said to be finished with the exception of the blasting of someWerhanging concrete blocks in the vicinity of the pier in addition to those already broken up, a?id general repairs are also being executed. Hinds Stock Bridge. — It appears some difficulty is experieo.ed at the southern approach in getting sheep on the bridge, the entrance being said to be too narrow and stoep. This might ba obviated by widening out as shown! by accompanying sketch plan, at a oost with additional fencing of £8 or so. As the proposed addition would be on railway grourid, I have written for the necessary permit from the Railway Depart* menfc, so that the alteration might be made at once if the Counoil should sanction it. Hinds River, Main South Road Grossing. —In accordance with the Council's instruc tions to report on the question of erection of weir at this crossing, 1 have prepared the accompanying drawing, shewing section across the whole width of river bed, with concrete weir 147 feet in length across that part of it which represents the usual flow of the river. The coßt of this I estimate at £117, bub it is apparent that this would not be the final oost, as the action of the weir would have the effect of deflecting the water to either side, and the extensions necessary from time to time, according to the exigen cies of floods, might sooner or later have to take in the whole width of river bed, which is here 490 feet. lam of opinion too, that while a weir might somewhat improve the crossing, It would by no means prevent the irregular deposition of travelling shingle brought down in times of flood. Stock Bridge, Mayfield.—Some small re- I pairs have been executed on the decking of this bridge. County Plantations.—Tenders for leasing eight lots of Reserve 1774, near Pairfieid Freezing Works, will be received to-day. Gorse grubbing his been executed on Reserve 2571, Pudding Bill, and some clearing is also required in several of the Plantations in Ashburton-Rangitata dist> icts. Hinds Domain.—ln accordance with in structions, I have inspected this Reserve, which is ten acres in extent. The grant talked for is for the purpose of fence, repairs, and gates, and providing new fencing around plantation belts. The cost of these items I estimate at £20. The Domain Board aleo ask? the Council to supply trees of mixed sorts for filling up the strips of plantation. Plantation Thinning.—Aa usual, applica tions have recently been made for gum sap lings. This demand might be met by doiug what little thinning is required in some of the plantations. These are principally in the Dromore and! Ohertsey districts, |f labour, however, is not readily available for this purpose, it need not be done, Poisoned Grain.—The preparation of this is progressing steadily.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TE4M IJSjT ENGLAND.

THE FIRST TEST MATCH.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

FIXTURES: June s—Lord's, v M.C.C. and Ground June B—Cambridge, v University.

(Reoeived Wakapuaka June 2, 9 25 a.m Office 10 *-m) London, Jane 1 The first test match commenced on Trent Bridge ground, Nottingham. The Austra lians have lost three wickets for 132. The weather was glorious and the ground j in excellent condition, with the wicket fast. Two thousand people were present at the l opening of the gates. Johns, MoLeod, and Worrall are standing out. (Received Wakapuaka June 2,10-5 a.m, Guabdian Office 11-40 am) Three wickets for 160-Gregory 42, Hill 19; they are playing well together and scoring fast in small hits, despite the excellent fielding. At 132 Hayward replaced Hearne with the ball, bat the batsmen con tinued to frustrate the bowlers. The telegraph lines from Nottingham are working wretchedly, causing long delays in ■ending messages Many thousands were present at the cricket match after luncheon. The following are the scores :— Australians. First Innings. Iredale, c Hayward, b Hearne «. ... 6 Darling, b Hearoe .. . M .» 47 Noble, b Rhodes .. .. ... 41 Gregory, not out .. .. •• 42 Hill, not out .. .. ..19 Extras «« .« *\ •• 6 Total for three wickets .. .. 160

SPORTING.

OAMARU RACES.

SECOND DAY,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Oamaru, June 1 Concluding results t— i Tkot, of 30 aovs; 1£ mile—Jimmy 1, Southern Queen 2, Alice May 3. Won by three lengths. Time—4min 16sec. Dividend —£10 8s Hack Selling Back, of 15 soys; four furlongs—Constance 1. Dividend—£2 la Waitaki Welter, of 35 sovb ; five far longs— Quickshot 11. 1, Eidelweiss 2, Van dyke 3. Dividend—£ls 15s I

The North New Zealand Grand National Hurdle Race will be rua ab Auckland to morrow, and"Senex" imagines the result will be—Drum Major 1, Marina 2, Bellman. The Steeplechase, to be decided on Monday, should result—Muscatel 1, Crusado 2, Nor' west 3.

ROAD BOARD.

Upper Ashburtoa

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board wns held en Monday, May 29. Piesent All the membere. . ANNUAL ELECTiOHS. The Clerk took fcha obt»ir and Pta'ed as roturning officer that the aouutil election had resulted in the return of Messrs G. A. McLean Buckley, I. Sargent, and R. Gimp, bell unopposed, and that h« had declared them duty elected. CHAIRMAN*. Mr Sitt was proposed for election as (.hairman an.i treasurer. Mr Stitt thankwd the proposer.) for the honor, but begged todeohne, owing to the distance he lived from Ashbu' ton ; and.being so seldom in town he was afraid he could not give the requisite time to the duties required. He moved that Mr Hat per be eleoted chairman and treasurer, and all members as formerly be authorised to sign cheques with the treasurer on both accounts (No. 1 and No. 2). Mr Tuoker seconded the motion, which waa carried unanimously. Mr Harper having taken the chair, the business of the Board was proceeded with. THE SOUTH ROAD, The Longbeach Road Board wrote asking i the Board to bear a proportion oi the cost of forming and shingling that part of the South road running on the south-east side of the railway line between Winslow and Winder mere read. Messrs Wilson and Bishop, members of the Longbeach Road Board, waited upon the Board in support of the letter, and explained that the railway being the boundary, the whole expense of the road fell on the Long beach Board. The matter was fully considered by the Board, and the Clerk was instructed to write to the Longbeach Road Board that, as this Board may be called upon at any time to form the road on the west side of the railway line, it regretted its inability to accede to the request. KMPLOYKRS LIABILITY ACT. Mr El. H. Pavitt, agent New Zealand Accident Insurance Company, wrote, quoting for a policy under the Employers Liability Aot, 1882, and amendments of 1891 and 1892. The Clerk was instructed to reply that the Board employed no permanent hands, all the work being done by contract. RESULT 0* THB ELECTIONS. The Colonial Secretary wrote acknowledg ing receipt of the Board's letter of April 29, and informing it that the result) of the elections reported therein was published in the N.Z. Gazette of the 11th inst. "":■ :. '] t . - 'THIRDS.'. The Receiver of Land Revenue wrote, informing the Board that he had paid to its credit lit the Union Bank of Australia, the sum of £19 5s 51 on account of thirds for the quarter ending April 29. UNCLAIMED LAKDS The Public Trustee wrote stating he had decided not to take action to bring lots 101, 129, 132, part R.S. 18000 under the pro visions of the Unclaimed Lands Act,-,owing to their small value. In regard to Lot 12, Ashburton district, be is making enquiries in order to decide whether the provisions of the Act can be applied to this land, and asked by whom the rateß had been paid. The Clerk stated the information had been forwarded, and the address of the owner. BOIL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk waa instructed to submit the following for alteration, subject to the rates being paid to date ;—Mr E. Corbett to Mr Hugh Kennedy—property Ashburton Forks, 607 acres and 66 acres ; Mr Gardiner to Mr George Willers—Lots 1 to 10, part 7862,,7922, 5 acres 0 roods 19 poles ; Mr J, W. Maidens, senr., to Mr W. Gardiner—Lot 24, parts 7862, 7922, 2 roods; Mr J. W. Maidens senr., to Mrs 8. A. John—Lots 6, 7, 11, 12, part 4906, 1 acre ; Mr J. W. Maidens, senr., to Mr Benjamin Barr—Lot 45, part 8767, 2 roods; Mr J. W. Maidens, senior, to Mr John Kersal, Lots 58, 59, 60, 61, part 8767, 2 acres; Mr John Kuox to Mr I. Sargent, property Auhburton Forks—l9B acres 1 rood 25 poles ; Mr Henry Allnutt to Mr Leggett—part Lot 160, 4 acres 2 roods, 26 poles; Mr Henry Alinutt to Mr Smith Maekwell—part Lot 161, 5 acres ; Mr Henry 4llautt to Mr James Porter—Part Lot 161, 5 acres; Mr Peter Drumrnond to Mr Christopher West—R.S; 28549-50, 525 acres 1 rood; Mr George Corstqrphina to Mr James Lilley—R.S. 28470, 28472, part 88551, 34169, 798 aorea 2 roods. \ ■ THe Olerk waa instructed to make the alteretions on the roll as adyised by the Valuer-General on May 2. i:EBEBVa2BO4. Mr R. Turner applied for the use of Reserve 2804, which was granted to him free of rent up to March 31,1901, on his agreeing to pay the sum of £2 10*, the value of the fencing, and after Marsh 31, 1901, at an annual rental of £1 per annum subject to the usual conditions. OAERTSEY OBMETXRT. The question of payment of a portion of the maintenance of the cemetery to the South Rakaia Road Board, held over from last meeting, was considered, and the Clerk was instructed to write to the South Rakaia Road Board to the effect that this Board will contribute 30s annually, the amount asked for. TOBDS. The question of maintenance of fords was held over to next meeting; the Clerk to look up the amount of cost to each ward during the past year. Resolved—The Clerk write to the Ash burton County Council, requesting it to instruct its rangers to enforce the keeping clean of races above and below all forde. NIWROAPS. Mr Buckley asked the Board if ib would undertake the making and supervision of roads he wished to form and metal near Tinwald, through lands lately sold by him. I Resolved—The Board will undertake the work provided Mr Buokley pays ths amount of §ost. ; RATES. ' ' Resolved—The Clerk advertise that all rates unpaid at tho end of June will be sued for without further notice. BITER CROSSING AT JACKSON'S ROAD. This crossing having been washed out, and, being now dangerous, the Clerk waa in* structed to have the road fenced off, and to advertise that the road is stopped during repairs. It was also decided that the chair man, and Messrs Buckley, Stitt, and Sargent, meet at the crossing on Thursday next, at 11 a.m., to see what could be done to protect the road from encroachment by the river. TENDERS. The Clerk stated the following tenders had been accepted by the Chairman and members of the wards:— N. Fitzgerald's tender for the carting of 600 yards of shingle, more or less, for the Allenton ward; J. Gibson's tender for shingling some 120 chains, 20 yards of shingle to the chain, Winohmore ward. The following tender* were also accepted.:—P. Clifford, for carting 1000 yards of shingle, more or less, on the Alfurd Forest road between the river and Green street t J. Gibson for carting 500 yards of shingle,, more or less, on the roads near the Hinds river. WORKS. The Olerk was instructed to invite tenders for the following works:—Wilson's road formation, 300 chains more or less, alternate tenders to be called for full width formation and half formationj shingling portion of Alford Forest road and Winohmore road from Winter's road to Sutton's corner where required, about 800 yards of shingle, more or less ; shingling portion of Maronan road, betweem Reserve 2117 and Reserve 1977 : where required, about 1500 yards of shingle, more or less; Alford Forest road from the town belt to junction of Winterfa road, side ohauneia to be cleaned out aDd footpaths shingled, 220 yards of shingle, more or less. It waa also decided to repair the following:— Main South road from the racecourse corner to tha road leading to the freezing works; Lauriston road, portions where requiredj Black's road, between the river and Wester field railway station ; Jackson's road, culvert to be removed. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £50 6a 3d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

United Preen Assooiafcion—By Electrto Tiiegraph—Copyright

Berlin, June 1 The delegates at the Anti tubercu losis Conference, including Mr Beeves, attended an Imperial reception. The Kaiser received the guests graciously, and expressed himself greatly interested in the work of the conference. I St Petersburg, June 1 I In the Labor riots at Higa, the soldiers wounded seventy eight person?, twenty-three of whom were Bevenly injured, and five killed. Melbourne, June 1 The Chamber of Commerce has cabled to the London Chamber, asking it to support the Agents-General in their protest against the Imperial action with regard to the Pacific cable.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

United Press Association—By Hleotrla Telegraph—Copyright Amsterdam, Juno 1 The Armaments Committee of the Peace Conference has vetoed the use of explosive bullets and the discharge of explosives from balloons. The British delegates defended the use of dum-dum bullets, and retained liberty of action in the matter of the Russian proposal prohibiting the adop tion of improved rifles for artillery.

THE PHILIPPINES.

Unified Piew Awooiation--Bj Kleotrio Telegnph—Copyright Washington, May 81 President McKinley, in accordance with General Otis's request, is fixing the maximum number of American troops in the Philippines at 30,000.

FEDERATION.

United Preu AMOoUtion—By Slsotrlo Telegraph. Brisbane, June 1 In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Ourtis's amendment to the Federal Enabling Bill was ruled out of order. An amendment providing that the referendum be extended to every adult white male in the colony was defeated by 33 votes to 32.

THE QUEEN'S EYESIGHT.

An Operation not Necessary.

United Press AnooUtioo—By Elootrle Telegraph—Copyright London, June 1 The British Medical Journal authori tatively deniea that it is necessary to operate upon the Queen's eyes.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

The Steamer Again Sighted

ynited Press Association—By Blectrio Telegraph

Sydney, Jane 1 A tag reports speaking the barque Northern Chief, from Kaipara, off the coust. The paptain of the Utter re ported that he passed the Perthshire last Thursday, in latitude 34 south, longitude 164 east, about 400 miles from Oape Maria Van Dieman. The Perthshire reported all well. The Northern Ohiel met with heavy weather after passing the Perthshire,

Auckland, June 1 ; The Stella, which left Hokianga on Mon day, was reported off Cape Mam Van Die man, goiDg south at 4 p.m. yesterday. It is thought that she halt been praising from the Three Kings southwards in search of the Perthshire. The Stella Is now coming in to K%ipara Heads alone. A telegram from Cape Maria Van Dieman from the light house-keeper, in response to enquiries, stated that so far no sign of the miasing steamer has been seen in that locality.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign-

United Press Association -By Elecfcrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapaaka Jane 2, 9-45 ».m, Guardian Office 10-20 a.m) Italian Politics. Rome, June 1 The Chamber of Deputies, by 238 to 139, endorsed the declaration of policy by the Marquis of Yenosta, Minister for Foreign Affairs, that the expansion of territorial occupation was unsuited to Italy. " *f " ' "

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right (Received Wakapnaka Jnne 2, 9-55 am, Gvabduk Office, 10 50 a-m) Ship Orerdue. Sydney, Jane 2 Alarm is felt for the safety of tfje 1700-ton steel ship Red RocV She left Towntville on February 28 lait for New Caledonia, and has not yet arrived. Re-insurance at ieventy-five guineas per cent, has been effected. The Loch Sloy, Adelaide, Jane 2 The Marine Beard found that the wreck of the Loch Sloy wai caused by an error in the ship's position, and non redaction of speed when land was known to be near, insufficient lookout, and unpreparedness for anchoring. The Board considered if the vessel had at first been pat on the port instead of the starboard tack she might have escaped. Two more bodies have been re covered.

MAJOR MARCUAND.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka <jnne 2, 94§ »m, Guardian office 10.50 ».m) Paris, June 1 Major Marchaod was frantically welcomed on his arrival at Marseilleg, and was nearly stifled by embraces. Frantic crowds greeted M*jor Marchand on his return to Paris. A state carriage ornamented with wreaths and fcri-color flags conveyed the ex plorer to the Ministry of Marine where, he was luncheoned. Government is striving to monopolise the reception, so as to prevent developing a Nationalist demonstration.

THE ASHBOKTOK GUABDIAN : FBI DAY, JUNE 2, 1899



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churcm sery.ces; tTT¥Xphek's ohdroe Aehburfcot;. FRIDAY—7 15 p m., Eveaing prayer and address ; 8 p.m., Choir Practice. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TBISITY. (June 4th.) 11 am—Matioe, Holy Communion aad SercTon 3 p.m.-Service at GREENSTREET. 6 30 p m—Evaning Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOOOTHORPE, MA., Vicar. Fr«edlander J=>ros. FOB PHIVATB SALE. VITIi nave for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every conveaiencej situate on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED FOR PBIVATE SALE^T THE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE PROPERTY, Containing 2160 ACEES, Situated near AlfordJToretft. For further particulars apply to ' FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lw., Land and Estate Agents. TTTE are OaSH Buyers of good linea ©f MILLING & SHIPPING WHSAT, jJmo,— OATwS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FAIRTON. X\fE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots ia this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre Block. APPLY AT ONOE "™ "TO FBIEDLAJSDEB BROS., Ltd LAND & ESTATE »AGENT 3. lOKr\at^tmatm»tmu iiiJjimiuiij iiii—n—■■— I nil 1115 CARSON & GO'S ANNUAL I Stock-ta king* Sal c NOW ON. £1000 WORTH 0F TEAS, GROCERIES. BICYCLES & CYCLE ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, CUTLERY & ELECTRO PLATE, BRUSHWARE, GLASS. CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, To be Cleared in S Weefecsi. BEST ROLLER FL( UR during SALE, £G 16s per ton nett. WE have now in Stock and landing ex s.s. 'Kaikoura,' 'Tokomarn,' and ' Rtma taka, 1 Shipments of First-Class CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, which will be included in the Sale. I Hoping to be favored with yonr patron age,—Yours Respectfully,— CAESON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, Sole Agents for "Knkos Teas," Tancred Street). ' How sweet you are and fresh' (King ohn). Most appropriate to Diamond SVSOM Q7BA6<—sbearm»n Broi, agenti>



*~" M / ii*l**r Y*Wfi^Br Kfi/ Wj *ff T^^ AIN A-* Sk\tf\ AMMUNITION Gr UJN b [J OT ALL KINDS- c arges^ stock JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS -LAMPS - LAMPS Wl Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores in Ashbarton put together, and when we say we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking ftbOVER Kf)(\ liAMPS 01 VARIOUS KINDS TO SELEOT^FROM. Prices Uom NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at &, Gs^d, 3a, 3s 6d are wondbkfdi value Hanging Lamps from.ds Gd to tab. Hand Lamps for next to aothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. HORSE CLIPPERS PLOUGH SHAKES if Vi BARB AND PL&IN HORSE OOTORS ■ A \k FENCING WIRE MB Wl SHEEP NETTING PLOUGH CHAINS p| IM *We have large^StockßJof8 Jof all theae Lines, and are prepared to'give Special Quotations " ' for Large or Smcill Quantiuea. JOHN ORR AND CO. g-(jOTT*S' t'"SBUCJKijCM3Qa%oi * eH*OT:«m9t*^r ifH'NGES ALWAYS IN STOCK OVER^SOIDIFFERENT PATTERNS can ba shown to Intending Purchasers. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVES, Etc. Fenders, Fire Irons, Brass Curbs, Coal Vanes just opened up. Bedsteads an d B« d riw . JOHN ORR AND CO. TAYLOR'S ~^^^^ CUTLEEY WITNESS ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE Wg are the only importers of these goods in Aahburton dealing direct with the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very best value. WE have some specially fine goods in Cutlery and Eleotro-plate suitable for presentations of all kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KIXG," " ACIiTELYJNE," "BANNER," «20th CENTURY,' 11 PERFECTION," » SEiRCHLIGHT," and all the Lateatjmd Best in BICYCLE LAMPS. JOHN ORE & CO.. ; ASH BURTON,



F. FBBBIM4N. FOR SALE- I HAVE for Sale a Capital Farm ot 32) Acres, within a short distance of the Fret zing Woiks. To a man whh a small Capital this is an excellent oppor tunity to Becure a good Sheep Farm, F. FB BRIM AH. FOR SALE- I hftte for Sale a Capital Building Site, with ample froctagea on the Wakanul Kt»d and WUIb Street. Prloe—£Bs. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, A COMFORTABLE NINE-ROOMED HOUSE. WHY lire In a small house when you can bay from the undersigned a Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to gether with half-acre of land of first class quality for £325, which ab interest at the race of six per cent, only amounts to 8i per week rental. Thla property is very suitable for a Boarding House. F. FBRRIMAN. FOB SALE, VILLI RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON. By private treaty, a well built suburban Villa Residence, with stable and outbuildings, together with about three acres of good lacd, a portion of which is well stocked with fruit trees. The property possesses ample frontage and is close to a School and Poet Office ; and to a prompt purchaser reasonable terms will be given. 1 F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL OF LEASE IN PERPETUITY AT HIGHBANK. I HAVE -for Sale the Goodwill of Leaso of 50 of L -,nd at fffgh bank, upon whi^h U erected a Corefort able House. The land is in excellent condition and the price is moderate. F. FERRIMAN. MONEY IH.vVE for Investment on First- Class Freehold Securities Sums op to £18.000 at 4£ per cent. ALSO,— £800 at 5 per cent., which oan be advanced on First-Class Perpetual Lease holds. F. FERRIMAN. SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and ite ever increasing sale each year proves ite popularity. IT IS A IHOBGUGH SMUT PRB VENTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. ■ It hastens instead of retarding germination and is very much cheaper than any othei dreßßiDg—is per packet Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. AshburtonDrug Go, Lid, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 6 i: WANTED— All those about to Plant t come and inspect my large Stock o ' !FRUIT ,AKB FOREST. 'TREES .. _ AND SHRUBS, ETC/ '. before purchasing elsewhere. All Forest Trees supplied and planted b; tne will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application* James Porter* JSfJBSIRYMAN, _ i ALLBNTON, ABHBUETON' S ' QUALtTYTELLS A fALE PROVED BYTHI FACT THAY WEARIY - 1 out of every 4 of the whole population of Men.Women.and Children DRINK moAIE&C' «r ftMemdea Teas* thm above statement, after 18 years' trial, ?K a ? I<J M CO- VII! cc t!Oth the t^e and public equalled '* Pure Teas c*nnot b" COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper (b. more money, and you will be con meed wrs ha¥9 ne tquul for Quality.