CONCILIATION BOARD.

— • A titfciog of the Conciliation Board took place at the Ashburton Court-house yester day afternoon, when ft number of caees as between the Canterbury Bakere ami Pastry cooks'Workers'Union were dealt with. Tha first case called was that of Mr A Pollock, who said he was quite willing 10 eigp ths agreement and abide by the con ditions of the Union. Mr Williams, aa representing the Union, said it was desired that the journeymen bakers of Aaliburton should work under the same conditions as those of Chrietchurch and Lyttelton, and they would like an agree- j meet signed for two years. Mr Wm. Bryant said he oould not agree with clause 2 m the agreement. He had \ to send bread considerable distances into the coußtry, and wanted his men to start work an hour earlier In the morning than the time specified m the agreement. He also would like to know whether the Union had power to take a non-Union man out of his bakehouse, provided the latter was being paid Union wages and there hap pened to be a Uoioß man oat of employ* meot. Mr Williams objected to Mr Bryant being granted a concession,.which would enable his men to start work at 3 a.m. Mr P. Madden pointed oub that the con ditions prevailing m Ashburton were entirely different to those m a large city. Bread had to be readj to send long distances out of town at an early hour m tha morning, and if they were restricted to commencing work at 4 *>.tn., it wouid be a great hardship, and they would not be able to get their cans m till late m the evening* They should bt allowed to start at 3 a.m. on ordinary days, and at 2 a.m. on Saturdays and holidays^ Tha difficulty was overcome by granting the concession* asked for. Mr Williams aßked that the bakehouse - at Locgbeach should be brought under the rules of the Union. Mr Breach, of Rakaia, said he failed to lee why he had been called before the Court, or way his bakehouse should be brought within the Union rues. He employed no outside labour, and consequently objected to signing the Workers' Union agreement. Mr J. Baker, of Methven, stated that he had signed the Union agreement, but had done io under a misapprehension. He was m faot a butcher, but for the convenience of j some of his customers at a distance he baked a small batch of bread every day. If the conditions of the Workers' Union were enforced, it would not pay him to carry on tha baking part of his business, and he oertaialy was Dot going to carry it on at a loss. The Chairman replied that Mr Baker, having signed the agreement, the matter was oat of the Board's hands. The oases of Messrs Hanrahan Brothers and Mr Baker having been dealt with, the Board rose.

CABLE NEWS.

♦ United Pieai &Biooiat!on—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Paris, May 14 Major Marchand'a expedition has reached Jibutil. Mr W. T. Stead had a long inter view with the Czar, and received his Majesty's thanks for his support of the Feace Conference. A fire destroyed forty thousand volumes of the library of the Paris Chamber of Commerce. New York, May 14 Great preparations are being made at New York for Admiral Dewey's re ception. He will act as adviser to Mr McKinley on naval and colonial affairs. Rome, May 14 M. Pelloux has reformed the Italian Ministry. He takes the portfolios of Premier and the Interior; Marquis Viaconti Venosta, Foreign Affairs • General Mirri, War j Admiral Brettolo, Marine, The new Cabinet is con sidered extremely Conservative, Perth, May 15 An alluvial discovery has been made at Mount Leonora. Eight pounds weight of wash gave 4dwt of gold, and there is an immense body of stuff equally rich, A big rush has taken place, and the country has been pegged out for miles around. Melbourne, May 15 At the inquest on the body of Butler a verdict was returned that there was not sufScienfc evidence to show the cause of death, and the daughter, who had been arrested on suspicion, was discharged.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Frees AMopiatiofl—By Electro Telegraph—Copyright JReoelved Wakapaak* May 16, 9.30 a.m., Qv*kduv Office 10.40 a.m.

The Faroe Fishery Disputes.

London, May 15 Thi Danish Government has been notified of the despatch of a British gunboat to Iceland m connection with the fishing disputes, The presence of a French gunboat prevented disputes between the Danish and French traw lers.

The New President.

Paris, May 14 M. Loubet'a action m declining State ceremonies;in the provinces is being contrasted with that of his predecessors, and is greatly admired.

Australian.

United Preu Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakaptmka Mayls, 9.50 aim, GpABDUff Office 10-40 a. m)

The Hissing Ketch.

Melbourne, May 16 The Peteranell has turned np all right. Perth, May IS The vessel wrecked at Fort Otoates ia only a small lugger. No lives were lost.

THE LOCH SLOT DISASTER.

»—♦' ■■ - United Press Association—By Elecbrie SEelogmph—Copyright. Adelaide, May 15. Twelve bodies have beea recovered from the wreck of the I<och Sloy, in cluding those of Captain Nicbol and Mr and Mrs Leicester (two of the passen ger*).

THE DREYFUS CASE.

» ■■ — United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Qopy right Paris, May 14 General Polignae, m » letter m the Figaro terms the action of the court martial m pronouncing a verdict based on documents unknown to Dreyfus wae dishonorable.

THE PHILIPPINES.

4»- (Mfced Pree* Association— By Elecfcrlo Telegraph— Copyright. Received May 16, 9 50 »,m, CiuuPiAN Office 10-40 a-m Manilla, May 15 Aquinaldo htis again expressed a da sire to send delegates to Manilla to arrange peace.

THE STEMER PERTHSHIRE.

A Search Organised. United Press Association—]>y Heotric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, May 15 The steamer Duckenfield leaves to night m search of the Perthshire. The Wanaka, leaving Newcastle to morrow, also keeps a look out for the Perthshire. United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph. Wfstpobt. May 16. The Government steamer Hinemoa has sailed on & week's craiae ia search of the Perthshire) Invkroargill, May 15. The steamer Wakatipu, which arrived at the Bluff, from Melbourne thla aftetnoon, saw nothing of the Perthshire. Dcnedin, May 15 The local agent of Messrs Turnbull, Mar tin and Go. has cabled to the former captain of the Perthshire to accompany the under writers* search expedition for the overdue steamer. It is believed the vessel became disabled shortly after leaving Sydney, and j has been carried north-eeab by the current out of the regular track of steamers.

THE TEKAPO ASHORE.

. ——_ _♦ United Press Association—By Eleofcrio Telegraph -- Copy right (Received Wakapuaka May 16, 11.30 a m, Guardian Office 12 noon) Sydney, May 16 The steamer Tekapo, which left Sydney last night for Port Kembla with s load of coal, has gone ashore at Marouba Bay, the scene of the Hereward wreck. The crew are safe, and the weather is now very fine and cairn,

United Preas Association—By Eleotric Telegraph. Dunedis, May 16 The Union Company have been advised that the s.s. Tekapo went ashore four miles south of Cogee, at four o'clock this morning, daring a thick fog. The weather is fine and the eea smooth. There is deep water aft, and she is making & little water forward. Tags have gone to her a«»ietance, and it is hoped she will come off at high water about noon.

COMMERCIAL.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows oa May 15,1899:— Wheat— New Prime milling Pearl .„ 2s l£d M „ Tuscan... 2s 2d , t i, Hunter's 2s Oats—Duns ... Is to la Id Danish ... Is, Canadians Is 2d to la 3d Sparrowbills Is Id Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 6d to 2s 7d Inferior 2a to 2a 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 30a Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 81 to 2s New „ * la 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current *paid to farmers on tracks at Ashburton.

TEE ASBBUrmw GIJARDUN: TTTRRTnv may .* . eft .



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FLETCHER BROS., -APE STILL SELLING " FINEST 110LL1-RFLOUE $ AT £6 17* 6d PUR TON Chrittohoroh Vrice,, j« M ,£^,2. ?*!' ■' SULTANAS, »d RAISINS, M ° '""" 6pw «»' '• I0P« by b«rta g four GtoceriV. horn v. * F i /(// ' * ' ' 1 r LA,MP^. ' LAMPa Rochester La mpß tor P n^ n^ 5a 9d each TI^NY W wi,l tty . t or about 15:>r M*J II M O^l cent less than other ~ m—.,„,., ■ JW"' 1' I'-'--^ Compare pricw with other Stores JSS^lLwiJJiM'iiii-^^a^ußh. • v v LIBRARY HANGING LAMPS FROnI 37b 6d to £3 3«. Anyone requiring Weddiug _j\ 44 Preientß should gee our Stock ihw £^|l £5H of Electroplate, and inquire J^&M^& Prices before buying else- wherßt REMEMBER THESB ARE TO BE PROOTTBED AT FLETCHER BROS., ANDREW ORR OPEMNG NH.W GOODS DAILY FOR THE SEASON. SPECIAL VALUE IN- . OAPJSS AND JACKETS from 10* 6d. s ■ ■. ( New Oosinme Oloths, Stylieh Tweeds, Serges, Robes, Millinery In good Strle md \. Fioitb, Trimmed S»ilori, Lace Otirfcans, Utnbreilaa and Coraet*. 150 Pieceß N^ FLANNELETTE, m all Shudei and Pattern.. Splendid f.lue, from 3£ d upwards. ... ' ' 10 PieC6B UE^^^' sn^^"^s n^^"^ — 130 Pairs Beit Colored Small BBa^K BTS| at Wholeaalo Prwe.. MEii'S AHD B0Y8» SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor Made. ——:o:—— ■ ■ ' X>mS S BMA JbtlßfG—A Pronounced Saocesi. A trial order #m Convinoe AN DREW O RR. INCAISDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBACH PATENTS) /-\ GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. —to— HAVING made Special and more Advantageous Terms with the Aus tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Company, Limited., and being ap pointed Sole Agent for Ashbarton, I am now able to offer you thee« , burners at the following reduced prices :— 0 Burners, Plain, Complete, 12s Each. 3 0 Burners, "Avon," with Bye-paeH, 15a Each. i Mantles for above are now Reduced to 2a Each, No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives l?lVfi TIM ES tne light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO THIRDS of the gas. j For Full Particulars apply to W. J. ADAMS, J PLUMBER AND GASFITTEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.' SOLE AGENT FOX ABHBUBTON. 6 137



SPECTAL PURCHASE OF LADIES' CAPES, 8a Ud, 9s lid, 10s lid, 13s lid, UP to 60s. j LADIES 1 JACKETS, ?S 64, 8a lid, 9s 6&, 10s lid, & upwards to 65 5 . FBRS AND FUR TRIMMINGS, EVENING DRESSES, i VENING GLOVFS. FANS AND REQUISITES FOR THE BALL ROOM NOW ON VIEW. SPECIAL Linos m Gentlemen's Waterproof Coats and Cardigan Jackets. Men's 800 m splendid variety and very cheap. . -v _ uuu Ladies 9 Shoes at Lowest Prices m Ash burton NEW GOODS OPENING UP EVERY DAY. NOKTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER." EAST ~-v _ _ _ ~ » rJ?KJbJJBSX H. M. JONES. FREE- INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. j POLICIES CURRENT from IS Mouthy according to _E«-_?i UePPro? roh u aßed- ** P« Week for Total Diaablement up to Ten Weeks. j*»~»l> for Death from Acoident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Dayi. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially pub up m London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MIJ.NER AND THOMPSON S - ***AJ*s^r By tr ,P rinßmead an(* Sona, Hopkineon, Goss and Pi A IVOft Kallman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad mAlJrm wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp — f_i__MCJS_» —. and Sohn. G AA^^r Vf and J%! Bmifcb« and bh* Needham Company, [ ) Hi ~r A IV S Willcox and Wbite, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- J '*i£/rz T_!_P pany» Palaoe Orßan Company, and other makers. -OHGAMB- From _3® 1O» to £50. ORGAN S Feom -,«« nftr mnnMt FIAWO'* » - ... ... SOs „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Best Cash Valui. Obtainable a^LOW BEST CAesH rypßKiq abPn n nh6d I V r!o"«. f°r? ftßh\ Mftg»z««« ™* Periodical,. A« i«.«L n P^ IC?" S »»" Departments. Fqual to Cbrifitchurch and Dune din Houses, Do your Buainees here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m.-"Tones. great sale — OF — LINOLEUM ■» OVERIO° PAT;ggs? TOCHOOSE LARGEST STOCK IN «" LINOLEUM - LINOLEUM (Just' Arrived Direct£from Manufacturerß, New Designs and Colcurp, BUGS, MATS, OABPETS,T^ATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. OALL EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO/S ABHBURTON. Note Addreßß— TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society' Bl Offiic . JOHN "WILSON, "" IMPORTEE OF HIGH-OLASS WALL PAPERS. T HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public ot Aahburton and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc., as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the addition of Mb 0. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal. PIOTURI MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 132 Telephone 65 p 0 Box 16 FOR SALE, FOE REMOVAL NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T ARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft> stud, ASH BURTON X-A including 2 stalls, chaff house, trap *y- a TNT>TT«iTRTAT httttnrxrr shed and loft; now ereoted on the back **° « IJN L BUILDING portion of T S 779, Cass street. SOCIETY, Apply to T. BULLOCK, ppjjg goc . ety ha(j REMOVED . tB offic( —_ ° JL from C\f\f\TyTl* T>' "D T> f\ O The Poßt Offioe Buildings, Cameron Street WJO-FILK BKOb. ABCADE to ambebSi Burnefcc Street, m the Old Bank Building. Wholesale and Retail Confec ,. m- Offioe Houra : From 9-30 to 12 i and 2 t;i tlOnei'S and Jb ruiterers. 4 p.m,, and 7 to 8,30 every pay night. ARE now m a position to eupply the R mn FRED# MA? EIG ' Public with all kinds ot 5 10° Secretary. Fresh Fruits Toffies, Lollies, : Murray's Iced Caramels. ft T' ST E P & \® N' s CHURCH , KJ Aahburton. If you want a good Hot Pie and a Cup of - HrTR(!n . v -7r" ni _- n n« 11 4. «.u a• i <-i i . IHURSDAY-- Bible Class, 7.30 p.m Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who FRlDAY—Evening Prayer and Addres cannot be beat for promptness and civility, ' 715 p.m. All Boiled Goods Made on the Premises WHITSUNDAY, Daily. (May 21st.) —-.— 8 30 a m—Holy Communion COOPER BTIO^ ** am~^atiQß» Holy Communion an BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2.30 p m—Children's Service 5 51 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon Smoke New~Ve^ R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., vioar.



Pu-i-ic Notices. WE i WANT FABMEBS TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE IN STOCK r RANSOMES & HORNSBY PLOUGH SHAKES, all siz<?s. ALSO— CASTOR OIL, OYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT PULPERS, CORW CRUSHERS, HORSE HOBS, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HARROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLARS LITTLE WONDERS, EASYOH4TRB FOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, AND THE FAMOUS DAISY OARTS, WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR McCormiclc REi^kPIQK, & EtIINI>JSE£ AND .' STKIJUNG JBIOYCLKS I Morrow. Bassett & Ca, ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. WPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT NEW "GOODS FOR N&W A _ R /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest \J and Moat Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newast Shades and Fabriee. Great Variety of Novelties m Fashionable BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS. FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc, FOR THE COMING WINTER. MEN'S * BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, Etc., Eto. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES A. P. WILLIAMSON, CA&H DRAPER & OLOTHIER, TAIiJCRED STREET. SPECIAL VALUE. m H 33 iaoh wide, from 4£d per yard § 33 inch wide, grand heavy cloth, m S at 7|d nor yard. Blouse Cloths. i AH Wool Serge, from Is 4£d pw % yard m All Wool Serge, very special value 05 m Navy and Blaok m better " goods a £ A«S Colonial, at our Usual Low Prices g-<3 -m Grey or White h n pj ■ H Department under the supervision of Miss Lowby. g Usual price 10s 6d, Q ASHBURTON DRAPEBY COMPANY. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. T^OW OPKNING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW SAO SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSERS FOR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOYS NEW KNIOKER SUITS FOR BOYS NEW MARITIME SUITS FOR BOYS SPECIAL NOTICE. Owing to the largely Increased trade h 35 BRANCHES We are la a position to give the public the BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST OUI PRICES, HAVING MADE A REDUCTION 01 FROMfIO to 15 PER CENT On Our Former. Prices. -. HALEiENSTeFn BROS. A.' G. BARTON, Manager.



[Wanted. TXTANTED, by a C'erk—Tuition m I yV Shorthand and Typewriting. App'y, f with particulars, " Troy," M ah, Office. i 5 151 WANTED— Boy to work m so-rden and milk a cow. Apply J. iJiLLIoiiAMP, Terrace Nursery. 5 150 FRESH Oysters and all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To-Night, afe J. H. Jewitt s, opposite Mail OfSoe. 5 153 CANE Chairs Reseated, at Posb Offioa Stores, Cameron Street. Chairs called for and returned m town. 5 146 171 0 R SALE, Lady's Mdsaey.tfanis * Bicycle. Nearly uew. For part', cu'ars apply Office of this paper. 5 138 WANTKD at once—About two acres of Good Land, with water preferable, near Aihburton.—Apply Mail Office. 5 120 rpHE Austral Botanic 00., of Wellington, ; X have opened a Branch m Saundera Buiidiugs. First-claes Herbal Remedies af 1 moderate prices.— fcl. Jackson, Manager. 5 Hi WA is IE D Known—Nice Capes {fo Ladies) with Eur Collars at JNobth OOM and Heffobd's for 13a lid j goini IjiLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oaw (whole anc JJ ctushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26!bs Is) Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc , delivered fre« within the Belt. Money returned for anj article not giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will ceil, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 1C THE United States of Europe, by Stead, Weldon'a Ladies' Journal for April, Young Ladiea Journal for May Chris tian Herald, Wide World Magazine, Harmsworth'a M*gt*zine, Fam'ty Ke*der, Boys' and Girls' Own Paper (quarterly parts), Harper's Magazine, Pbaroah the Egyptian, By order of the Cz»r, Messages to the Multitudes (Spurgeon), The Twentieth Door, Hi« Mother's Portrait (Pearae).—H. M. Jokes. WANTED Known—Dressmaking at NOBTHCOTE AKD HBFFORD's. Coat and Skirt Costumes from 14j 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6d upwards. BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d pe* Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed O*t» 4a 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201 b a Is, at Flkoheb Bros , Ashburton. CHEAP EditJßns-With~lrlitchener~to Khartoum, Tennyson's Poems, Richard liruce (Sheldon), etc. Colonial Library Editions of The brotherhood of Seven Kings, The Swallow (Haggard); Homer's, Wister's and Swan's popular Tales; the Golden Stories, etc. Fresh lots of rare Foreign Stamps.—A. H. Williams, Bookseller, Stationer, etei, Tanored Street. IplINfc.ST Roller Flour £6 17s 6d per ton JJ 2001 b bag 14a, 1001 b bag 7s 6d, 501 b bag 3s lOd, 251 b bag 2s, at Flbtohbb Bbos , Ashburton and Christchurch. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WEST STREET MART. SATURDAY,~MAY 20, 1899 WE Have received instructions from Mb Wm. Htoton, of Tinwald, to Bell od above date, — Loo 18, D.P. 91, and Part R.S. 4354, situate at Tinwald, containing Quar ter Acre, with Five-Roomed Cottage, Good Garden, Fowl House, Etc. Sale at 1.30 p.m. FRIEDL&NDER BROS., LTD. j R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 125 Auctioneer. WEbT STREET MAHT7 SATOEDAY, MAY 20, 4899 WE Shall Offer on accounb of a Client,— 1O ACRES fronting Winter's Road; Firat-Clasa Land, all m Clover. Will be Offered m one or two lota. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5132 Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR. /^VUR Next FAIR will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8,1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. j — ■————« ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNION. rriHE Practice of the Ashbnrtoo Musical X Union is POSTPONED till (THURS DAY, 18th inst., when a full attendance of Orchestra and Chorua is requested. J. B. WARD, 5 149 Hon. Sec. WATCH THIS SPACE IT CONCERNS YOU. 5 152 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that an Election to fill the extraordinary vacancy m the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Collins, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Biring Square West, on FRIDAY, the 26th day of May, 1899. NOMINATIONS will be received at) the Town Clerk's Office till 13 o'clock Noon on THURSDAY, the 18[th day of May, insb. H. H. FOO.KS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, May Bth, 1899. 5 72 'How sweet yon are and fresh' (Kinf John). Most appropriate to DiAMONI Jubilee Teas.—Shearman Bros, agents



CLEARING SALE. Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, report Chat tbey (m cod junction with Mr David Thomaß) held a moat) successful clearing sale on account of Mr E. Gates, at Tinwald, yesterday. There was a very iarg« atten dance, and bidding for everything was brisk. The principal pricea realised were .•—lmple ments—Rollers £7 5a to £10, cultivator £3, atripper £2, disc harrows £10, harrows £1 to £5 15s, four-furrow plough £8, double furrow ploughs £4 to £4 15a, single-furrow ploughs £1 5s to £4 2s 6d, gorge cutter £12, : grain »nd manure drill £20, reapers and binders £18 10s to £20, Ride delivery £9, mower £6 10s, hay rake £4 sa, hay seeder £2 si, drays' and frames £6 10a bo £12, spring draye £810s to £16 10s, buggy £6, waggonette £29, and a host of smaller things ;at all prices. Farm produce, (sacks m all cases extra).—s4 sacks of oats and rye 4s to 4s 3d, 100 Backs dun oats 4s, 51 sacks tuscan wheat 8s 3d, 4t sacks wheat 6s, 8 sacks wheat (seconds) 4s 9d, 8 tens oat sheaf chaff £113s, 33 sacks grass seed 9s 6d, 10 bags grass seed 6a. Horses- £40, £39, £37, £36, £51, £28 10«, £14, £16 10s, £18, £29, £22, £33, £50 10s, £22, £13, down to £8. Bar ness fetched very good values. Cattle.— Springers £4 5s to £6 10s, cows m profit £4 5s to £7 ss, heifers £2 5s to £4 2s 6d, yearl ings £1 10«, bull 2£gs. Thoroughbred horses.—Pfcseton was sold privately after the sals at » very satisfactory figure; Maximus brought 4Ggs; Valentine 2Ogs ; yearling by Phteton—Throne 23g«; and pony by Prime Warden 10gs. LAND SALE. Mr D. Thomas has sold privately this week, on account of Messrs Mclntyre Bros., 36 acres of land with house, situated at Ashburton Forks, the purchaser being Mr P. Hyland* The price is understood to be a satisfactory one to the tod dors: Latest Items , _»^_—,— A, & P. Association. —A Committee meeting of the A. & P. Association called for this afternoon, lapsed for want of a quorum. News ia Brief. _ __^ _ The attention of the members of the Musi cal Union is directed to the postponement of to-night's practice to Thursday, lQth inst., advertised m another column. The perform ance of the Rrl King's Daughter will most likely take glace on Tuesday, 30th inst. sthopsis or new advertisements. Important announcement to whom it may concern J L Higgs—Notice re painting, paper hanging, eto T Bullock—Stable for Bale for removal Wanted—Boy Wanted—Tuition m shorthand and type writing Ashburbon Musical Union—Practice post ponod till Thursday next 3 H Jewitt—Fresh Fish J. L, HIGGS, PAINTER, SIGNWRITEB, GLAZIER ETC. JF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL ROOM IF YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN, IF YOU WANT A WINDOW GLAZEI IF YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE PAINTEE Oohbukb J. Tj. HIGGB. IF YOU WANT A TIN OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARE OF GLASi IF YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, IF YOU WANT ARTISTS' MATERIA] I TRY J. L HIGGS, [ TANCRED STREET.