Uiit I h»ve mmoh pleaaura m adding my testimony to thisir value as a remedy for indigestion, hilioacieeaa and nervous head- ' »c!rio, It In my opinion that) they earpasa all. (tihor vfitnediea. I have no hesitation m ' rasommeiidiiDg them to persona suffering from , * disordered Jiver. They are mild aad pleas-: Mil to take, acting naturally, and giving ; «pu«dy relief. " Such is the testimony of a ■ woman—Riving for the benefit oE women—to , the excellence of Bile Beane for biliousness I wliioh aro undoubtedly the world's greatest spaaiflo for iniSigesfcion, liver complaint, •naemia, rheumatism, impure blood, which i • t this period* wveals itself m the form of •spring rashes and dun eruptions generally kidney diieate, palpitation, piles, end con aMp&tlon They ara purely a vegetable preparation, and no»y be administered m all ctMsei without) fear. Obtainable from all ohtmittii and storekeepers, ordireot from the Biia Beu Manufaciurmg Co., 39 Fitb St. c S^dti-syi, New Zealancl agents Kempthorne, PiMnr k Go» ■

Sporting.

A VICTORY FOR ADVANCE. tJtsifced Preaa Association-—By Electric Telegraph SydnkYj April 6 The weather was glorious for fche opening d»y< Resnlts of the three principal races: — Automn Stakes, of 400 pov? ; weight for »R»} I£ mile—Advance, fhb lib, 1; In Owrabine, 9st lib, 2; Dandy, 9it t 3. Won by ha'f a length. Time — 2min 37f <cc. Batting—4 to 1 against Advanos, 6 to 4 •garnet Paol Pry and La Carabine Doncjastbk Handicap, of 10C0 eova ; on© mile—Wakeful, 7nfc 10! b, 1; Ferryman, 6st 13lb, 2 ; Eobito, bit 9tb, 3. Won by two nod * half lengths. Time—l S9f. Betting —-4 to 1 ftgaiesb Wakeful A J C 8t Lkgbr, of 300 boys ; If mile— Clean Sweep 1, Aoamen 2, Khaki 3. Won \ by four lengths. Time—3.l2. Betting— $ to 1 on Clean Sweep

THE SYDNEY CUP.

Sydney, April 8 Wfa© Sydney Cap, run today, resulted as follows—8»o Fran 1, Australian Colours 2, Wftkelut 3. London, April T The followiUK is the result of the London Cop, of 2000 sove.—Mr S H Goilan'a Australian Star 1, Sailor Boy 111 2, Oan Mia 3

AUCKLAND R C AUTUMN MEETING

Auckland, April 8 For the opening day the weather was •bowery, bat 'he attendance was large. The aura of £12,339 was passed through the totalifißtor. Resu'ts— TfUDBBMESJ's Plate—Defender 1, Regalia II 2, Dayntwe 3 ; dividend—£9 15s Nobthisrn Champagne—Nonette 1, Kissa line 2, Shellback 3 ; dividend—£l 7a Easmr Handicap,-of 500 sovb ; one mile —Bosellft 1, Hohoro 2, Firefly 3; time—l42| dMlead—£7 13s . HtntDLis—Caononieate 1, Tim 2, Forty Scran 2 ; dividend—£3 10s Fsbn Hakbicap—Zealous 1, Laetitia 2, Solo 3 1 dividend—£4 6s Okslow Stakes—Hikipene 1, Sparkling Water 2, Hesper 3 ; dividend—£9 11b Posy—Bin© Paul 1, Mamoa 2, Piptwnara aro» 3j diTid^nd—£s 14s Bailway—Formula 1, St Olga 2, Balbirnie 3 ; dividend—£s 6a

SECOND DAY.

Auckland, April 9 Stewards Handicap — Zealous 1, St Peter 2, Defender 3. Scratched—Rosalia, Laetitia, Motor. Dividend-£lO Ellebslie Handicap—Hesper 1, Menura 2, Sparklißg Water 3. Scratched—Little Boss. Dividend—£B 7s Centujry Stakrs, of 1000 sova—Batblease 1, Boreas 2, BeddiHgtoo 3. Dividend— £8 15s

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING

CHBrSTCHOECH, April 8 There was fine weather for the first day's races. £10,100 went through the totaliaator. Results— Kilbabk Bubbles, of i? 0 sovfl ; If mile Long Tom 1, Dundee 2, Vulcan 3. Social Peets wa» goratchsd ; won very easily ; time —3.20 f dividend—£3 3a 6d Champagne Stakes, of 500 bows; b:x foriooge—Oiruoiform 1, Menßohikoif 2. Can teen 3 Time—l.l6|; dividend— £l 2s Maidih Plate—Komuri 1, Tremor 2, Cfytie 3; Bonaparte, Aytdaie, and Long Tom were *or»tohed ; won comfortably. Time— 1.301; dividend—£s 8s 6d Gbkai Easier Handicap, of 500 aova; Biven farlongs—Pampero, 810, 1; St Denia, 1 7, 2 1 Melwood, 86, 3; The Shannon wae •ewtohed; won by three lengths; time— ' EFBOM WBUfBR, of 150 sow j one mile— Gleaftfedale 1, Cadet 2, Olaadaboye 3 % won by m Isog meok ; time—l 47 { dividend— Gimobaok Race, of 50 «ovs; five furlongs —Warringtoa 1, Bonaparte 2, Bristol 3 tF*ranto wm Boratohed ; won by half 'eugth; time—l 6 s dividend— £s 9s RussLßT Pjcatb, of 150 boys ; tM fur loßgi—Aatigoae 1, Wepener 2, M«u sieist3 ; Wee Drappie wan scratched; won e&ui'y "*>y half a length;, time—ls&; dividend— £s 14s 6& Sooxbvks Handicap, of 100 bow; J| mils—Oameo 1, Flame 2, Scottiih Minstrel 3| CUndeboye and Terrapin were scratched,* lime-2.12f; dividend—£3 5s 6d

SECOND DAY

Christchurch, April 9 The rain cleared off ab daybreak, and it pronaiieß fco be fioe for today's races. The going Is slightly hoWns?, aod the attendance il moderate. Results:— HtJBDEKS— -Long Tom 1, Duadea 2, Larboard Watch 3. Won easily; a poor third. Time—3.6f. Dividend— £l 9a 6d, Notseey—Sb. Patricia 1..-,... Yaldhubss Wbltbr—Bt Martin 1, Uytie 2, Tzaribs* 3- Oadet scratched. Won by a length i Tsarltea close up. Time—l.32j|. DiTIdMA-filO 15s Gkbai Aootmk Handicap—Palaver 1, Pampero 2, Oameo 5. Maiatua, Military, Gon Linn, and Melwood were scratched. Wonbf two lengths, half length between Moond sal thlrdi Time~-2.88|. Dlriderd £14 17«.

FIELDING RACES

Folding, April 9, I'ba following are results;— KnraowoH Hurdles— Vacquiah 1, Budor 2, Bflvanoi 3. Aim marted—Walwew, and Wb«to« A profcßßt has been entered for Sneoaolstenij running. Dividend ~£% 19e« Tno protest w»B dismissed. QBOUA HACK Huhplbs -Roer 1. Halcyon 2, Ifob Gould 5^ The only starters. Div— M ll®.

THE LATEST

I^OUTH AFIiIOA . * I BritisSi losses m the War United Press Ausosiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright f Seceivei Wakapuaka April 9, 9 2 am This Office 1027 am) London, April $ Official returns o£ the British casual ties m South Africa Bhow that to the ©ad of March last 14728 were killed or died of wounds or dkeaae, 775 were Ballsing, »ad 2,08®, who were invalided were discharged from the army ar unfit for service.

Russia and Manchuria

, « „ United Press ABaooiabion—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrighb Reoeired Wakapuaka April 9 92 am, This office 10 27 a m London, April 8 Bussian newspapers, while ironically thinking Europe for thwarting Rus^ I sian nopes m connection with the Mao churian agreement, Bate that Russia will now remain m occapatlon of Manchuria like England remains m Egypt. Received April 9, 10 a m London, AprSl 8 (Correction last night's message)—A diplomatic note states that since the Manchnrian convention is not accepted by China as a proof of Russia's friendly sentiments, Russia renounces the'nego tiations, and while remaining faithful to her original programme qaietly awaits events.

French Cable Communication

Uoited Ptobs .Association —By Kiectrlo Telegraph—Copyright) Received Wakapuaka April 9, 9 12 a m Thia Office 10 54 a m London, April 8 Having effected a junction of the cable from Hanoi, the capital of Ton kin ( with the great northern line at Atßojr, the French are now indepen dent of British linns.

Australian

United Press Association—B/ Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copyright Bectiyed April 9, 9 22 am Sydney, April 8. The latest rumours state Govern ment will be a coalition one of equal forces, free traders, and protectioniste.

Preparing for Tariff Changes

United Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Recoived April 5 10 6 a m Sydney, AprllS- In view of tariff changes under the Co the agents of a number of American firms m various Austra lian cities have advised that a good opportunity will shortly be presented of establishing branches here. One large firm of Phi'adelphian druggists are already taking steps to open branches m Sydney and Melbourne.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, April 9 The Wellington volunteers returned laat night from Wairarapa after four days field operations on marching defence and afctaok. Cross country work is voted much prefer able to & fixed camp. Auckland, April 9 A lively scene occuned on the Ellerslie racecourse yesterday. A man named C:arke resisted arrest for a breach of the peace, and the crowd interfered with the police, and pu'.led a oonelab!e;s horse down. The horae, m falling, struck the priaonar with its fore feet and icfl cted come wounds', Mrs Webster, aged 60, was aieo injured m the melee, and waa tiken to the hospital for treatment of ecalp wounds. Richard Coraes, laborer, aged 60, drank the contents of a bottle suppoeed to bt iundsir.um, outride the church m which his eon was getting nurried. He was taken to the hospital, and is fxpectsd to recover. Palmekstosi NoaTH April 10 The Draughts tournament was continued yesterday ; the results this morning are as follows :—Brooker played 14 gamea, won 6 j Brodie played 20, won 16 ; Redf played 20, won 4 ; Clausin played 12, won 4 ; Boreham played'lo. won 9|; Henderson played 12, won 7 } Bruce played 14, won 11£ ; Gibson played 16, won 8; Btlulvey played 12, won 9 • Gardcer played 8, won 6| ; Murray played 12, won 4 ; Bell played 20, won 1.

A New Zealander Killed.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington April 8 The Premier has read a cablegram from (he governor of, Cape Colony stating that " 23436 George Hepworth was killed &t Lithothyti, next of kin George Eepworth Yaldhurstj Canterbury,' From the num.* ber ft Is evident the deceased belohged to nur Imperial regimenfc.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

The sale afe the Tinward yards today was well attended. The oattie entries comprised 20 head whilsfi thf-.e of sheep madejop about 14,C00. Biddug for cattle was v»" ariek, th» following sales being made : — Faboowß~£4 17a 61 to £6 10 heifpr H £5 10 to £6 17s 6d ; ateerc, one bo.<l at £7 7a j springere. brouph^ £4 10s eaoh j ooins m profit made £3 to £5 10a. The butoher'a pena were well filled, including a fair pro portion of fat lamba, and the sale proved more satisfactory ih»n last week. The following prioea were realißed for fat sheep. Croßßbred wethera 14a 6d to 16a lOi ; ewes 10a 7d to 13s Id ; merino ewes 8a 6d to 9a.

MINING

United Press Association--By Eleotdo Telegraph Ditnbdin, April 7 The dreding returns to hand are as fol lows :—Earneoleugh No 11, 148oz Bdwb ; Mafcuna, 74cz ; Perseverance, 6602; Empire, 6Ooz lOdwb; Golden Bed, 430z 17dwt; Meg and Annie, 430z 7>iwt; Sncoese 41oz 3dwt; Alpine No 11, 40oz 6dwb 13gr ; Waimuum 32f'Z Idwt; Waimuma Centra!, 230z 6dwt; Inch Valley, 20 z 6dwt; Magnetic, 18fE; Wairaurau Queen 18c z; W&lkaka Forkt, 15'z; Naumai, Uoz 12d«4; Waimumu Extended, 14; 3 IBgr ; Ngapara No 111, 13oz 13dwfc; Olrig, lOoz 6dwb; Golden Link, loczsdwt 12gr ; Globe, 9 z 7dwb ; Molyaenx Hydraulic, 6rzlO^wt; Oardrona No 1, 7rz 16dwb ; Miller's W| a t: Electric, 5 z 14dwt j Tiaoeot, 5 z IQdwt; Central Mataura (amalgam) 14 z lldwt*

WEST COAST DREDGING RETURNS

The returns from the Reevea's Proprietary ] Gold Dredging Company's drodga was I4o* for 118 hour*' work The return from th 6 New River Gold Dredging 'Oompftny'a dredge was 15oz 14dwt for 101 hours' work, The dredge it joat gottiog into good wash The Pactolus Company's dredge gave a return of 17i es for 200 hours' work The return from the Builer Junction Company's dredge was 22-z for 100 hours The Leviathan Company's dredge gave a return of sok '4iwb A return of 3* a is reported from the Waipuna Compaßy'e dredge

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GUNSi GUNS! GUNSI OIRTEIDGBS! CAR. TBIDGES I CAETBIDGES I Eley'B Universal, Blue e,cd Fmoke!e«s, ale CLUB and KYNOCHB'. Y)u will save money and please me If y c only caU, inspect, and erquire prices, wita out being pressed io buy. G. MEDDINfc, Address—- Bpynetii Street, opposite Arcade* HERB KRT A. FLOWER, ~~ MANUFACTURING CONFECTIOHIR FRUITERER, &c, English Oonfeotlont, Toffiw. KJ Candies, and Pure Boiled Lollies, i Hot Pies, Cold Luncheon, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate always ready. FLOWER'S REFRESHMENT ROOMS '■ East Strea Ashburton. I ~ioir "— ~~ ■ ■ ' HOUSE T>AINTIN«, OUBE X AINTING, | QIONWBITING, TTim OIGN WRITING, JDjTc! TRY «T r.. HIGGsi, tTANCBKD BTBBET.



IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THS BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton— Messss Shear MAN BSOS JAMIsIiKER Fdenishino Warehouse, (Havelock Street: TTE guarantees to sell at OhrißtcfaurcV prices for Cash or Time Payments. 1 14 \_J Carriage Lamps, and for Home Lighting, etc, at Chrißtoharch prices I7IARMKRS and others, prepare for the Winter, and have yoar Home made cheery and bright with the powerful Acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Harblet Bros. COME ONE! COME ALL! AND pay a>lgit to the PEOPLFS' IRONMONGER, where you will «8t prompt and courteous attention, combined ■with good value for your money. LOCAL AGENT FOR Shacklock'B ' Orion,' Barniogham s, Zealan dia, Roott'B Atlas, and Storrier'a Champion RANGES, Registrar Grates, with tilee or plain . ENAMELLED MANTEL PIECES. FENDERS & FIRE IRONS Just landed a splendid lot of Fp&de*, Shovals, Digging Forks, Drags, Etc, Plough, Leading and Back Chains, CARPENTERS' TOOLS The Largest and Beat yeleotscT stock I & Aahbarton County, at loweßfc jwiceg.



Office —Tancred Street* Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p rr Fireb Tuesday m Month—-9 20 an» till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, ___ i Manager A CARD. ~ ~* MESSRS STBINCER&CRE& WELL BARRISTERS k SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFIOR at M» Davison's, West Stre«t, AshburtoD, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days whett necessary. They will be represented m Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receiva instructiona on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER & CRESSWEIX, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. Manning & Cos* NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT,



UNI RiXL I DKDBir. T H TOJDEILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. t Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath m Stock. ~i— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hal! % aito oar* • Mr T. Andrews, feast Belt. 3 BAKER BROS., EIURNISHIHG TTNDERTAKBRB E URMSHIKG U NDBRTAJKKRB DIRECT Importers cf Best and Lstett Deelgnß In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conduoled with th« greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakana! Road and O*»» treptc, »nd Buhrer sn^ brown's Ooaoh actory ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. 1" OANB GRANTED FBOII and upwards, at current rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all, Sh*rt are now due and payable 9



111 lIM II 111 I Hill! 111. Built m Coventry and Birmingham by the World's LARGEST CYCLE BUILDERS, the RUDGB-WHITWORTH CO., Ld, j The enormous popularity of the above maka of machines, may be gathered from the j fact that there are 1000 Rudtte-Whitworth j Bicycles built per week. Second Hand Bicjcles taken as part ! payment. i i d. mm, Agent. CITY CYCLE WORKS, Burnetfc Street, ABHBCJRTON. ' feTlMtoßßlDlC,' Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timuru \ ■ <l • A LWAYS m Stock—A firt. v 7 jCTL class selection of Marble t-«JL-«4 and ©pamte Monuments, II jDesigns and Estimates for Fl warded on application, I *T Letter Oattinjj m a»y stey npENDE^S W»i^e"*^Fo7the wearing of X two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply 1 J Mellob, Tancred Street Smoi© New Venus ™~~



! AAA WILL Buy a Section with a Four i cE>«7 \J Roomed House and Soullery. Easy Terms F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ■^""GfcO. DUNOAIT& CO. " Tancred Street. Al VALUE m Men's Colonial Tweed Sac Suits, splendidly finished, stylish cub, and give satisfaction iv wear; price 37s I 6d, equal to any Suits to measure at 903; j Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, Imported do 5s 9d f Moleskin do 5s 9J, Beaverekin do 6» lid, usual price anywhere 8^ 6d 8 Boys' Melville Suits from 8a 6d; Men's Merino Socks 6d ; Oo'onial Ribbed Knitt do IC| i, Turkey Bed Handkerchiefe 3 for Is; a nice variety of Shirts and Tie?, Collare, Bracee, etc, at— GEORGE DUNOAN & 00, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. rpflE Reobgnited High Grade Bicycle of the World is the



FOR SALE I ONE-EIGHT Acre and House of five rooms Bathrorm, Scullery, etc. This | is a model home, and if you are m need of | such, myadviua is inspect this property at \ once, Full particulars on application. F. FKERIMAN, LAFD AND ESTATE iGBNT. NORTH EA6T BELT I HAVE rrcaived instructions from Mb J. Maynaed to h\e very desirable Property Bituated.on the North Eist Town Belt comprising one half Acre cectien, upon which is erected a very convenient Dwelling Bouse; two half Acie secti'-na fidjoißing, running through from the Belt to Princess Street, and one half acre section facing the Belt Mr Mayniud has decided to Sell, and v reasonable Price will be accepted to < ffect a speedy sa'e ; F FKRRIMAN FOR bAi.K Oox Street —A Comfortable Home con sisting of 6 Rooms erected upon a quarter of sn Acre of good ground; This Property is within a few minutes walk of ihe D. main, Post Office, and Railway StaMon.- If job need an investment for your savings, or wish to become your own Landlord inspect this forthwith F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent "~~ hamFsxsad!



ALLBNTON. fTIENDERS are iaTited for leasing 7 acre. JL of rich gardening or grazing land at AHenton for a term of three or five yesrp. The Property is situated within a few chains of the Town Belt and its position makes it convenient for almont any purpose. Tenders 'close on TUESDAY, April 2nd nexb. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent HAMPSTEAD. FOR SAL 1?? I£ ACRES OF LAND WITH | A GOOD HOUSE. Xhave for s<Ue a good Home near the Public School. The house contains six rooms, Scullery, and detached Washoase. J There is also & (Sonvenient stable. The Garden is well plauted with fruit trees m full bearing. Easy terms may be arranged for the purchase of thie property, F FKRRIMAN, Land and Estate* Agent. FOE SALE. rjIOWN Sectlonß 745 and 746. situated m JL Peiers Street with House tf six rooms bathrooms etc The property is situated within a fc iv minutes wulk of the Railway Station, and ie worth your immediate atten tiOD. F. FERRIMAN, Laad and Estate Agont*



„_ 4 51 SS w t S a . g ** g*V |> S H po F £°' S S £ J GO 'aLLANDALE OOAL~OO.,~LfDr A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUS COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOT®, Coal Merchant, Ash barton, Agent for the county, who wl supply Customers m large or small quantities This Coal Company has now opened two fresh seams worked aba distano* of 30 feet) And 55 feet, the thickness being 5£ feet) and 6 feet, and Is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good i Domestic Coal, burning with a flame, does , not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It is both Cheap sad Exoellent, Newcastle, Westport and Moant Somers Coal always m Bfcook. | Firewood and Brakes of all kinds. JAMES EILIOTT, OO4L MEBGHANT, _________^£HBURTQ f N AT A LOW RENTAL, T ARGE ROOM m the Arca^. Apply J|m4 to



"OTE HAVE just received the Agency for the South Island for this WONDBBFUL LABOR HAYING- MACHINE; " and will GUARANTEE it to do a heavy wash for a large family m an hour and a half, washing the olothea clean without lear ng the iabrio. HUNDREDS of original and unsolicited' testimonials from the North Island, where the ealea have already reached 400 a month, and are steadily inoteasing. CALL AND INSPECT before present Shipment is all sold out at our new premises next to Mr Beech, Confectioner. TANORKD STREK'P, OPPOSITE ARCADE, ASHBURTON. WALTER GBACE, Manager. D.I.C. HEAD OFFICE, OHBI*TOfIUROff. E. 0. BROWN, MANAGER, ! 4 65 __ HUFFAM'S RESTAURANT A "DETERS begs to Thank the Pob • JET lio of Aehburton for the j generous Patronage accorded to him during the time he has been m this Town, and begs to announce that he has disposed of his Business to Mr G. Stoddabt, for whoir he eolicits a continuance of Public support GEOEGE STODDART j IN introducing himself to the Ashl Public, invites their Patronage, md promises that nothing shall be omitted m the endeavour to give the greatest satisfac tion. Mfials and Prises as u«u»l Catebin* a Svwultv



UPPER ABBBURTON ROAD DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE with Section 49 of the Road Boards Aofc, 1882, Pnblio Notice is herahy given that a General Election of SIX Members, to constitute the Upper, Ashfcurton Road Board, for the following] Wards, will take place as under :— No. 1. Lagmhor Ward—Pl-ics of ElroUon : (Woolshed, L.agmhor ; time and date, WED NESDAY, /»y I, at Noon. No. 2, . estarfield Ward—Place of Etao tion : Soho, .Iroosn, Westeifield ; time and , date, THURSDAY, May 2, at Noon. No. 3, Ashburton Forks Ward—Place ol Election : Schoolroom, Greenstreet; time and date, FRIDAY, May 3, afa Noon. No. 4, Winchmore Ward—Place of elec tion : Woolahed, Winehmore; time and date, SATURDAY, May 4, at Noon. No. 5, Alien ton Ward—Plaoc of election : Schoolroom, Allenton j time and date, MONDAY, May 6, at Noon. No! 6, Dromore Ward—Plaoe of Election : Woodlands, near Dromore; time and date, TUESDAY, May 7, ab Noon, Nominations m the prescribed form wil] be received till Noon on SATURDAY, Apr! 1 20, 1901, addressed to the Returning OCoer, Road Board Office, West Street, Asbburtoa. JOHN DAVIBON, Returning Officer, WestStree Ash^arton, April 9. 1901. __ Jib ATLAS." JUST : ARRIVED FIRST SHIPMENT ov Wm. Sellers d Sons, (England) NEW PATENT WASHING MACHINK. PRICB LEVER MOTION, CASH, £4 IS* LEVER MOTION, TIMK PAY>iENS ... ass rnsm IROTARY MOTION, CASH iJSO &m ROTARY MOTION, TIME PAYMENTS _ . ... <430



PROPEBTIES FOE SALE BY PKITATE TBEATY. 1500 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £2 10a 2000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 2000 Acree Good Tassock Country, price €3 1300 Aoros Good Tussock Country, price £3 1400 Acres Good Tussock Country, price JS3 ' 170 Acres Good Tussock Country, price I £3 304 Acres Good Taasock Country, price £4 350 Acres Good Tussock Ooratry, price £2 10a 500 Acres Part Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, together with good house and stable, 3 miles from town. 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Ashburton ; easy terms 81 Acres First Class Wheat Land, 3£ miles from Ashburton 500 Acres Mayfield district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Yaletta district! | 320 Acres near Tinwald 140 Acres near Tinwald j 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neatly all pionghable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowns Lard, nearly all ploughable, price £2 5s Goodwill of Lease of 946 Acres, good Sheep Country, rent S3, 11 years to run SCO Acres close to Tinwald 10 Acres at Allenton; good House and Stable For fall particulars apply to] FBIEDLANDER Bbob., Ltd NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE & MARINE, TUTESSRS MCOLL BROS, having been appointed Bole Agent) for this Company for Ashburton and Surrounding Districts, Policy Holder* will Id future kindly nay Premiums to them. Messrs Nxcole. Bkob. will be please, supply all necessary information to Intending insurers* A W PARSONS, Manager Christchurch, 11th Marc!., 1901 3 12



{ NEW ZKALA&D GOVERNMENT £4 Per i>nt Debenture Loan. ISSUE OF £500,000. Under the Autlwrity of v Tfc. Aid t« Public Works and Land Settlement Jet woo:* MINIMUM PRICES OF ISSUE, J6IOO PEK CENT nnHE Colonial Treasurer invites Tenders X for £600,000 New Zealand Govern ment 4 per cent Debentures, payable to Bearer and of the hoe value of £1,000, £500, £200, and £100 respectively, aa n»ay be desired. , These Debentures are secured on the Public Revenues of the Colony, and are isßued repayable on the Ist April, 1904, at the Treasury, Wellington, New Zealand, or (if the tenderer so requests m his tender) at the office of the Agsnt General for New Zealand m London. Dividends, represented by ooupoas at taohed to the debentures, will be payable on the Ist April and the Ist October m each year during the currency of the Loan, at the Cashier's Office. Treasury, Wellington, or at any Branch of the Bank of New Zealand m New Zia'and, or (if the debentures are jpauH repayable m London) at the office of the Agent General for New Zsaland m L odon, At the option of the bolder of any deben tare issued repayable m New Zsaland, and on the application made la th»t behalf at the Trenailry, Wellington New Zealand, he may at any time during its cutr«noy have it indorsed payable, both as to principal und interest), at the office of the Agent General for New Zealand, (.ondnn, or at any specified Branch of the Bank of New Zealand m Australia : Provided that m the former case the indorsement shall be made not less . than three months, and m the latter case sot less than one month, before the due date of the nexb ensuing payment of interest). The first Interest ooupon will be payable on the Ist October, 1901, and will be for a sum equal to six months' interest on the nominal amount of the Debenture. The issue price will be at the rate of £106 m money forevary £100 expressed m deben tures (below which no tender will be ao ciepted), payable as follows :~ Depoait of 5 per cent on application. First! insta'ment of 45 per cent on TUES DAY, 7th May, 190K Second instalment nf 50 per cent on TUESDAY, 4th June, 1901. Payments may bo made m full at any time on or after the 7th May, 1901, and prior to the 4th June, 1901, at a discount at the rate of one pound ten «hillk<gs per centum per annums Ssaled Tenders, addressed to the Secretary to the Treasury, Government Bulldingu, Wellington, accompanied with the 5 per ! cent deposit, will be received up to noon of I TUESDAY, 23rd April, 1901, when they i will be opened m the presence of the Colo ! nial Treasurer and the Controller and 1 Audi?or General, and allotment will forth ! with be made. If cheques are lodged with a Tender, they trust be drawn upon a Bank m Wellington, and be marked by such Bank as • good ' for fourteen days. Cheques issued by a B*nk neert not be bo marked. j Tenders may be for the whole or any part of the Loan, and must state what amount of money will be given for every £100 of the | Debentureß tendered for. Tenders must be ! for even hundreds of pounds sterling, and at preiee wMcn are multiples of sixpence Tenders at different prices must be on sepa rate forme. The nominal amount of Deben turea tendered for must bo written on the outside of the Tender. In c*ae of default m the payment of any instalment at its proper date, the deposit and instalment (if any) previously paid will be liable to forfeiture. If no allotment is madf, the depr Bit will be returned, The first and second instalments may be paid at any Branch of the Bank of New Zealand either m the Colony or Australia, to the credit of the Public Account, or at the Treasury, Wellington, not later than thesevsral dates previously mentioned. Scrip Certificates will be issued, to be substquer ' y exchanged for the Debenture bor-ds. Tenders ust be on printed forms, wh:ch may be obtained at the Cashier's Office, Treasury, Wellington, or at the Offices of the Bmk of New Zealand at Sydney, Mci bourne, Auckland, Wellington, Chnstohnrch oi Dunedin. Office of the Colonial Treasurer, Wellington, 2nd April, 1901. 4 45



NOTICE. WE request that all accounts against the late Mr B W HANMEB be sent to Mr W B Domhlre, Asbburtoa, not later than 25th april, 1901. D. THOMAB. 4 41 W, B. DENSHIRE* | FOB SALE "YTALUABLE Building Allotments, situ' j V ated at the corner of Cms and Moore Streets, and being part of Town Seobions : 00 and 101 o.' BULLOCK, JWANTED KNOWN. SPECIAL Purchase Manufacture* Stock of Ladles Bailer, Trimmed and Un» brimmed at It eaoh for 14dayu ANDREW QRR WEBLEY & SONS PIANOFORTE & ORSXn TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MnOraOßJf Coomibk 'ooaneotion, will visit Ash burcon and surrounding districts three times per annum, *iz., March, July and November Orders may ba left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his kMaiia Simdio, Arcade OiiatnW, Aabbartiozi.



ARUADE, SATURDAY, APEIL 13, 1901 MR DAVID THOMAS has received inßtrnctions from the Trustees of the l&te W. Fsaboe, of Chertßey, to Sell by Public Auction the following :— Q Draught Geldings, Sjra, with Haroeis 1 Draught Mare, 9yre, with Harness 1 Hack, good m Saddle and Harness 1 Farm Dray, Masspy Hards Binder, Massey Harris Drill, DF Plough by Duncan, S F Plough by Dunctn, Set of five leaf Harrows, Stripper; all m good order. Sale at 1 o'clock D. THOMAS, 4 67 Auctioneer^ IN BANKRUPTCY* MR D. THOMAS has received Instruc tions from the Deputy Official Assignee, m the Estate of J SXK?IIKNS, Blacksmith, Tinwald, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION &V SHE AaOADB, ON SATURDAY, 13xh Apbil, 1901, EQUITY OF REDEMPTION of Lob fl, DP. &.S 4354, 57 Perches, with 4 roomed Cottage, Also,-— | STACK Q&TB, estimated ab 9 tons. Bale at 2 p.m D. THOMAS, 4 39 Ashburton



WEST STREET AUCTION MART Oar Usatl HORSE FAIR. Will be Held on FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. For which we will bs pleased to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 251 DAVID THOMAS'" ~~~~ CLEARING SALE. WEDNESDAY, April 10th. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb B. G. Maidkns | who has sold hia farm, to sell by Auction aa above, the whole of hia Live end Dead Stock, aa follow, v'z :— IDA MERINO EWES 9fiO CROSSBRED EWIB J?AA CROSSBRED LAMBS, off (IIUU Turn! pa Qf\f\ HALPBRED EWES, Sound OUU Mouths 1 f\f\ FAT EWES 6 DRAUGHT HORBES, Mares and Geldings, good work or a fj Unbroken Light Hones a Head Young Cattle D F Plough, Three-furrow Plough, Reid and Gray Grain Drill, Dray, Harrows, 2 MoCortniok Reapers and Binders, Swingle trees. Blocks and Tackle, Wheelbarrow, quantity Blue Gum Boats and Stakes, Empty Sacks, Seconds Q*tß, Child's Side Saddle (nearly new), and a large quantity of Sundries. Sale on the Farm adjoining Tara, at 1 •'clock Luncheon Provided D. THOMAS, 416 Ashburtoa <



FMIIIDLANDBR BROS, LTD FARMf AT FLEMINGTON AND WAKANUI. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. MESSRS FRIEDLaNDER BROB, Ltd, have been favored with instructions from Messrs 8. Holland and Sons (who have acquired 716 Acres, part nf i he L»ginhor Ksta'e)~to feell their various Farms, viz :— Lot I—9B Acre Farm at Fiemington, divided into six paddocks, well watered ; 20 ajros are m Bape, and the balance m English grass. There ia a new seven roomed JcT^ l*rge *»pta>»Mrt Shed, Stable, , Orchard, etc, on tke property* i j,, M* *~*lSs Ao*» Farm ati Flsmlngfeon, , divided into seven paddocks, well watered ; I 66 aorei are m grass, and the balance m I stubble. GChere hft two roomed Cottage and Stable on thit property. Lot 3-266 Acres at Wakanuf, divided into ten paddooks, well fenced, and water m every paddock. About 200 acres are m grass, 30 acree m tcubble, and 25 acres m rape. The buildings consist of a ilx roomed House, Dairy, Stable, and Granary. We would invite intsliding purchaser! to look over these properties, the land being of really good quality and capable of growing any kind of crop,, and aIS the properties are tor 'absolute sale, Sale ob APRIL 13th, at our West Street Mart, At 1 pin. R. FBIBDLANDER, 3 215 Auctioneer Wls rrSTRKiT~ADOTfuN MART SATURDAY, aTSiL 13th, I*ol MESSRS' FBIEDL&NDER BROS, Lt», h»ve received Instraotions from Mr Alexander Kidd, of Flemington {who hae pnrchaeed Mr Roberb Miiler'a Farm at Winohmore), to sell his nice little Home stead, consisting of 121 Acres, divided into 7 paddocks, all well fenced and watered. There are 10 acres m rape and turnips, 34 acres m stubble, 18 is faliow, and the balance m English grass. There is a five roomed Cottage, four stall stable, Implement Shed and Ghaffhouse on the property. Sale at 1 o'clock. B FRIEDLANDER, 3 216 Auctioneer



J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER & JIWELLBR BEGS to announce chafe he is making extensive Alterations to his Business Premises, having imported EHTIUELY NEW WiNOOW , FITTIMJJ of the Latest English Design, which when complete will enable him to Show hie Large and Select Stock to the best advantage j ON SATUBDAY, APBIL 6. The Finest Stock of NEW JEWEILERY WATOHES, SILVER WARE, i Ever offered to the Aahburton Publio will be displayed. i Dfflriog Alterations Business will be c&rrie on &a usual. J. V. DE BEEK WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashbnrton CTTOUTinow that a Child could fcike a Red Bird Bicycie to pieces and put it together again, which is a point meohasl » cally m the right direction.



/COLONIAL Twill Blankets, Qoloaial \J Twill Blanketß—Extraordinary good value. Why pay more. Note—Special Winter prices for threeqttarter Beds 13s 6d, were 18a 6d ; fall size 19a 6d» were 25s 6d; extra big size, now 28s 6d, worth 35s only obtainable at George Duncan * 00, siofced heap Cash Dfftpore,^Dancred Streef>,oppoßite Atoad TNTID~To™S^II^7S~PdH~ of Beit Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Aleo Gentlemen's Waterproof Coats In all shapes, including Chester and Hopefeown.—Akpbew _ OgB»_ TdNOS andf OrganTby"the best EnglUh^ American, and German makers. The Haake Models excels &!1 for tone, mudlity, and value. Monthly payments, Organs, from 10a } Pianos, £1 ; representing Milner and Thcmpson'B Music—H M Jones. B~ IG Bargain S*le is a continuous sucoess at Duncan and Co, the noted Cheap Cash Drapers. The unanimous Verdict Is thab we give far better value for Cash than the large and pretensions establishments at Christchurch. How is it done; Bimply because our expenses are small, and being direct cash importers, enables _ua to sell at bedrock price?. AH are invited to come and judge and compare our prices



WANTEf rOST— God Mounted Greenetone Pen -1 dant. Reward on returning to Mail Office 4 71 ANTED"—Strong"Yonth, "to drive Horse and Cart, and makes himself generally useful !n Store. Apply—Measra Friedlawder Bros Ltd. 4 70 LOBI' —Sunday Afternoon m Domain Gold Chaim Pin with Heart, Cross and Anchor attached. Reward on return ing to Guardian Office 5 69 W. JEVVITTi Fishmonger »nd • Poafterpr, Burnett Street. Freeh Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fiah to-night. Te'ephone 56 W~" ANllsD—"Ladies to "inspect 350~New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes, aieo a beautiful aelection of New Millinery, Corsets and Dress Materials,—Akorew Orb. 3 201 REMEMBER that Melior's Zealandia Boot Store i® the leading Bcot Shop Wonderfu value at Mellob 3 EVER Mind—De Wed or^Botha^ aboub Kruger, bub geb your House fitted up with Hot and Cold Water Satisfactioo guaranteed by Hardley Bros. riIHE Misses Page have on hand a large .!_ assortment of English Confectionery. Cadbury'e Chocolates a ppecialty. All Fruits m eeason obtainable at The Arie Confectionery, East Street />O TO Hardley Bros, for Ironmongery vJT Tinware, and Brushware; Mantle Pieces from 24b, Register Grates from 16? s Rmgeß from 60i "O «<D EiRD~¥IGYCLEB™a built to win, aod built to laat.— Eclipse Csclb Co, Agents



O. Magnus, I). Pateiwn ! Dredging Fxpert Member Stock r and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. umm, patersoh aud co Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Uhriatchurch Reliable and straightforward advice givan on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 yeare practical experience on the Molyneax River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Ashhurbon Representative



USEFUL HOOSHHOLD MBDIOINB Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrbce* Remedy is recommended for the speedy and permanenb care of Dysentry, Diarrhoea, Ohrosaic Diarrhoea, Pain m the Stomach, Colic, Cholera Morbus, Summer OoaipSaint, Bilious Colic, and Cholera Infatitum It hae been m the market 35 years, and its wonderful sale has been effected by what those Who have used it say m& io itu onrative powsre. It is to be found ia thousands of homes all over the world Ohamberlain'a Colic, Cholera, Diarrhoea Heraedy ia for sa'e by Aehburton Drug Com i pany; price la 6d and 3a W! "Knowu" Bapid Lightning Shirfc Gloss is sold by all Grocers; a wonderful'Shlrc glasse



ASHBURTON MU8IO&L UNIONj OONCERI TINWALD THURSDAiTAPRIk 12. SPECIALLY prepared programme. Ad mission Is. L J Hobbs, Secretary. I^DONALD & COY. TAILOR 51, Burnett Street. TTN Ooneequjnce of having comparatively NO BAD DEBTS | ()A |A NO OLD STOCK 4-i 111 NO MIBB FITS | olUtlll WE can f)ffer yoa a Splendid Suit at the above figure. 3 160 THE JNEW ZEALAND fAKMKRS~DO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd



Offioes, Warehouses, aod Grain Stores : West Street, Ascbuffton. T7WERY DeßcriptioE of Farmew Jtli Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, hardware Saddlery, Cornaacfe-s, Woolpacka, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Govern, fito. Etc GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position Co obtain highest possible prioe, for ail grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods befcre ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well fco call ob us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Laurißton District 750 it Wakaaul  1031 i, Chertsey „ 1958  Dromore „ 1180 », Springbnro „ 276  n ii 574 „ Waterton „ T. F. GIBBON, Manager



AR. ■ AIOORF'B Sale—A plendid «„,.; ■ of Men's and Boys' Olothjag at grtftbly raduoed prices; Boys' Norfolk Suits ab 11b 6d,' worth 18s 6(3 ; Men's Strong K&iapof Tweed Trousers 8@ 6d, usual' prioe Hi 6d; Ladles' Hosa from 6d a pair, a Bpeefel line at Is ; a great vartefcy of Man's and Be;s f Straw-Hats, mush be sold Ladles cmo ®nox& Shoes from §s Sd -