220 Yds Race—A M Murray (2ydß> 1, J Baan (7ydß) 2, MoAubley (12yds) 3, Tar botbon a'ao started Pbhl Forest Tbot, of 7 uovs ; 2 miles. A Finn's Little Polly, 25sec (Aniiett) 1 B R Macdonald'a Muckross, 20360 (Owner) , , ..2 W Orieve'i Traoey Q, J7aec (Angus) 3 Foudroyanb and Tlie Dappleg anger also started. A grand race, woo by a length, lime, smi» 57 *>c Old Mek's RACB-Tilson (sor) 1, Wheeler (4yds) 2, Newnoo*- (Byds-) 3 Abokdel Cot?, of lOaovs and a cup vaiued at £5 sa; U miles W HariHick's Carlo, KM 3!b (Owner) 1 J Smith's Number Nine, 10 tt 61b (A Smith! ..  ... 2 R BarneU'e Valentine, lO^fe 101 b (Ford) 3 Hickory and Gloaming also started The euenb of thd day. An exciting finish, won by Imtf a length. Xicae, 2mia S3£seo Hack Race, of 5 sove j 6 furlongs BBff&ii'b FlMhilghb, IDab 71b (Ford) 1 F A Warrsn's Tenderfoob, 10»b 41b (Owner} «. .» «. 2, OAnaett's The Bogcie, lOat) lib (Mo Ilroy) .. .. 3 Mischief also started. Won easily Time, Imin 24£soc Consolation Trot, sweepstake j 1 mllo Muckroas, llsec (Owner)  ..1 Traoey G, Bsec (Annett) .» .. 2 Foudroyan',, ear (Lorgelly) .. ..3 The Dappiegatger, Waits 1, and Ladysmith ftlao sturbsd. A splendid race, won m the Btrafght. Time, 2min 55sec Hueet Skukry. Sweepstake ; I mil© Hickory, ll»t .. .. ..1 falentine, lOsfc 71b  .. ..2 Young Pallisar, lOsb .. ..3 440Ybs Race—MoAutley 1, larbotton 2,

Federal Elections

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapu&k» Maroh 30, 9 52 a m, This Office 10 54 a m Sydney, March 30 For the House elections ; — For OaDoblaSjßrowD, the Labor candidate defeated Wise, the Attorney-General for South Sydney; Edwards beat Mc- Gowen, leader of the Labor party. Sir W J Lyne is practically returned for Hume, The state of parties m New South Wales is 17 free traders, 8 protection ists, or Labor ; m Victoria 14 protec tionists, 3 free traders ; six seats are Incomplete. Sir John Forrester was returned unopposed for the Swan elec torate. Ainongsfe those returned m Tas mania are Sir 13 Braddon and Sir P Fysh. The approximate aggregate is protectionists 25, free traders 25, inde pendent one. Ministerialists have 26 supporter?. The returns for the Senate elections ore still far from completion. Five free traders are leading for New South Wales.

Mr Barton expects to carry the balance of the Victorian seats for the House, and thinka the final returns will improve faia position m New South Wales.

Home and Foreign

Uoifced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received March 30, 9.18 am) A TOTAL ECLIPSE London, March 29 Astronomers are flocking to Sumatra to witneea the total eclipse of the sun on May 18th THE QUEEN'S MEMORIAL Nearly every large borough m England Is ceasing a memorial to the late Queen besides participating m the national memorial

Chinese Protesting

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegr&ph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka March'3o,9 10 am This Office 9 44 a m London, March 29 General Brace Hamilton m a running fight expelled snipers from ridge after ridge m the Bewetsdorp district Ih® Portuguese have interviewed 398 Boers at BenSche, and 275 m Alcohao&town ia Portugal Tho Cblascsc reformers are arranging at provincial meetings, proteata re the Man» charian convention. The movement is the most notable In their history

The New Hebrides

PETITION TO THE KING United Press A«oolatlon—By KleotrJo Teleg aph«—Copyright fteodved Wakapuaka MarchSO , 1135 am This Office 12 20 p m Mblbottrhb, March 30 The Committee of the Now Hebrides Mia slon Synod has received a petition from the natives of the Island of Epi m the New Hebrides to King Edward, asking Britain to annex the Island. The petitioners com plain that they have suffered cruel wrong ab the hiada of matiy of the white men, who are coming to the New Hebrides, mostly Fre/ioh men, and afc present they have no protection from such injuries; They deeply appreciate Britinh rule, and earnestly beseech the King to take them under bla protection.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS..

United Press Association—By Bleotrlc Telegraph Dunkdik, March 30 The Premier wires that Instructions have bee« given fco Government officers to pre* pare a design and plans for Vats section of an arch, and the Mayor is asked to fix a site. Mr Seddon sugg°Bts that the dooign for the local Government arch should bo the entrance to Balmoral Castle or something on similar lines which would be familiar to their High' nesses and be pleasing to the people of Qfcago generally. Gisbobdjb, Maroh 30 The County Council has resolved to sub mit to the ratepayers a proposal to borrow £25,000 for improvements to roads, and also making enquiries as to the purchase of a, road roller and traction engine. Stbatfoed March 30 Q?fae Minister for public works left Stratford this morning for Eltham, going to inspect the proposed Eltham Opnnako line He expressed himself highly pleased with Monnti Kgmoßt and atone; He retnrcs to Wellington on l/fonday or Tuesday.')

THE LATEST

Kitchener 8 Opinion of the Sixth Contingent

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Wbllinoton', March 27 The Premier has received the following cablegram :— * Pieaae accept «nd convey to the people of New Zealand, my warm t hanks for the splendid contingent under Colonel Banks that has arrived here, and which has bow token the fieid. We regret loeing the men who have served with us during the past year, they have invariably dinplayed the utmost oouraga and devotion, and I con gratulate New Zealand on having been represented by so magnificent a body of officers and men, Wherever 'hey have been engaged the New Zealanders have always distinguished them 1 elves.—Kit* ohener.'

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph DuNEDiN,March 29. Dredging returns—^arn^cleugh 111 8 Z Hartley and Hiley 77 z 12'iwt, Alpine II 27rz 12dwb 16ar, Morning Star 20cz, Gold Queen 17oz 12Jwb, Central Electric 670z 9dwfc 12gr. Dunbdin, March 30 Today's sales—Ahaura River 6s ; Alpine Oonsolß 41s, 40a 6d : Central Electric 74s ; Electrio Extended 41s 3d, 41?, 40', 39j 9d ; Kndeavour 20< 6d ; Fourteen Mile Beac'i 33a, 32a 9d ; Galvanic! 20a ; Golden Bed 27e 6d, 27a 9d; Kelly and Casff 32i 91; Mok> In 2456r1 s 255; Morniog-Star 5s ; New AUx asidra lie. Th 6 Electric return is 3550z 17dwb for fie week i

|THE ASHBtJRTOH GUARDIAIi i gATUBDAY, MAECfI 30,.1D01



P. FP.RRIMAW ______ ALLKRTON. rpENDBRS are iuviieri for Icusing 7»er»; 1 of rich gardtnipg or .gnsz;ng l»nd kt Allenton for a term *>\ three or fivo ywn. The Properfy i» sUnatFtl withina few chfcin_ of the Town Beit and its position tnskta- it convenient for »lmo«t any pnrpocti, Tenders close on TUESDAY, April 2nd next. Full particulars on application. F. FEBRIMAN, Land a_d Estate Agent. [HAMPSTEAD. FOR BALM Ii ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUSE. Xhave for sale % good Home nwr th* Publics School. The house contain! afx rooms, Scullery, and detached W_chetm. There is also a convenient cUblt. Tin Garden ie well planted with fraib treei fn full bearing. Easy terms may »• arranged for the purchase of this property. F FERRIMAK, Land &_d Estate Ageofc. FOB SALE. fTIOWN Sectioßß 745 and 746/ Bitn»te_li X Peters Strwt with House tf six reoißt bathrooms etc The property i« «itnat«d within a few minutes walk of the Rkilwftf  Station, arid is worth yoar iromediaie utttMt" tion. P. FERRIMAN, Lsnd and Estate Agoob FOB SALE ONE-EIGHT Acre end House of five rooms Bathroom, Scullery, etc, Thli ie a model home, and if you ; are m Deed of such, my adviue is inspect this property afe once. Full particulars on application. F. FEEEIMAN, j LAND AND ISTAT-5 AGENT. forT^am7~~~ NORTH EAST BELT I HAVE received fast motions from Mb J. Matnabd to iSell h's very desirable Property situated on the North E«t Town Belt comprising one half _ere section, upon which is erected a very convenient Dwelling House; two half Acie sections adjoining, running through from the Belt to PrioeeN , • Street, and one half acre section facing the Belt Mr Maynatd has decided to SelS, and It reasonable Price will be accepted to effect* speedy sa'e F FKRRIMAN '10 IMV ■ ■ A FOUR-BOOMED Ootfcage at Hamp stead. Rent, 6a 6ci per week. ¥ FERRIMAN *^GEO."DUNCAN & CO."~" Tanored Street. Al VALUE m Men's 'Colonial Tweed Sac Suits, splendidly finished, ryii«h cat, and give satisfaction m wear; price 37t ' 6fl, equal to any Suits to measure at 90s; Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, Imported do 5s 9d, Moleskin do 53 9d, Beaverskin do 6s lid, usual price «uy where 8^ 6d, Boya' Melville Suits from 84 6d; Men's Merino Socks 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Knitt do 10|J, Turkey Fed Handkerchiefs 3 for Iff; ft nice variety of Shirts and Ties, Collars, Brtcet, etc, at—, ' : . ■ GEOEGE DFNOAN & CO, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. I- :'■ NEW' ZEALAND INSUBANCE COMPANY, - / : ■' -...■■ FIRE & MARINE. ■jl/TBiSSRS NICOLL BROS, having been appointed Sole Agent for this Company for Ashburton and Surrounding Di«trict«. Policy Holder? will m future kindly pay Premium! to them. ;;.'.■: " '•'-* Messrs Niooll Broi. will be pleased to supply all necessary information to intending ..'■•* insurers. AW PARSONS, ■ ' ' . Manager Chriatchurch, 11th Marchj 1901 3 12 moneyT MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security, ir sums to suit borrow crt Apply to MR O. W PURNELL. Solicitor, 2#G3 Montgomery's Building* ' "COMPARE " ANY TEA AT PRICE Jgg^SJ/fc 2/4 2^B . McDONALD :-& COY TAILOR*S, Burnett Street. "TN Oongequmce of having comparatively NO BAD DEBTS 1 ft ft |A NO OLD STOCK I 4-1 111 NO MISS FITS jobOllU WE caa o&er you a Splendid Suit kt the ftbo?« figure. 3 J6Q



PROPEBTIES FOE SALE BY PKIYATE TEEATY. 1500 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £2 10a i 2000 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 ' . 2000 Acres Good Tussock Conn try, price £3 1300 Aoroß Good Tassock Oonniry, price ■; ■. - £3 1400 Acree Goad Tnaeock Gonnitj, price £3 , 170 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 304 Acres Good Tussock Country, price '.£4 • , 350 Acres Good Tassoek Country, price £2 10a 600 Acres Part Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres. U gather with good house and stable, 3 mile, from town 246 Aerrs Grand Wheat Land, 4 Koike from Af-hburton ; e»sy terms 81 or « Firs* Class Wheat Land, S| miits fr< m Ashbnr'ot* . 500 Acrvs M«yfield district, with good l'tsiUSinKS, weU hubdlvidtd- and waieri'd * 160 Acres Valetta districtf 320 neafTinwald 140 ■* ere' near Tmwald 7500 Acrts I.owdowna Land, nearly all plooghable, price £2 4500 -*cres Lnwdowns Lar.i, nearly all piooghable, piice £S 53 Goodwili of Lease of 915 Acres, good Sheep Country, rent 3 , 11 years to run SCO Aorofe close to Tinwald 10 Acres at Allenton ; good House and Stable For fall particulars apply toj FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd COBN b AO__fs7~~~ OUR Next Shipment] of full a rze CORN* SACKS, ex • Whanstapi, 1 i» due at Lyttelton shortly, and we are now booking Orders for delivery, ex ship. Farmers will please advise us of their rrquirementa promptly, to cave extra railage and handling. 2 86 FRIEDLANDER BROP, Ltd. _ - FOR g__j___.; ~ BUILDING SITE on Upper Sid* of Railway—Town Scc^on 1130, con taining | acre, fronting Cameron Street _34O—Price required. Small cash deposit, balance by instalment* T BULLOCK , ______ 1 AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and prtmiees at iha c rner of the 1 rian^le, fronting Cuss Streeb and Wakanui Road, lendivg to the Post Office I and Railway Station T BULLOCK. . ______________ ______ DWELLING of 4 Rooms with Gardep, to, fronting Cambridge Street, Hampstcud. j Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent "TTALUABLB Building Allotments, aitu| V -ted at the corner of Cass and Moore ytreets, tind being port of Town Seotkns 100 and 101 . T BULLOCK J FOR BALK. SHEEP FARM OF ! 1252 -3_i 1252 OITUATED about four miles from & Rail- IO way Station, divided into eleven ; paddockß, good Farmhouse of 8 rooms, Scnllery a_d Pantry, Stable, Woolshed, Sheep Yards, and Dip, '^ellwatered with Couniy Water Races. Full particulars furnfchot: on application T BULLOUK. ___________ GOOD BUILDING SITE, TANCRED 1 STREET \ TQRINCtP AL Street for Private Residence. Jl. T.B 427. containing \ Acre. Very liberal terms of payment Apply to T BULLOCK FOKSALB. RUILDING SITES. 3QUARTFR AcreH all adjoioing—Noa 1128, 1129, and 1130, Cameron Street, on fche wpper side of the railway. There have been numerous enquiries for eentitos m the vicinity of theoe. | To be sold on very easy termb \.\ pay meet | Full particulars on application. 0?. BULLOCK. ' FOfT~SALE~ "" . BACHELORS'ESTABLISHMENT | 2 Koods 3£ Perches. mOGETHER with Cottage, Small Shed \ etc,, situated at Treverlon, For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FoR SALE 500 iiil 500 DIVIDED into five Paddocks, good for ail found fatming. Portion of ib m new grass, and part suitable for patting nto wheat this year. Full particulars furnished on application _______/ T BULLOCK T O Lh) T, AT A LOW RENTAL, J A RGB ROOM m the Arcade. Apply ___ T BULLOCK. TINWALD, SQUARE Dwelling House of Five Rooms, Scullery, Pantry, &c, fronting Mc- Mnrdo Street, together with fof on Acre of, Land. i Apply to i T BULLOCK, Ajren t DWELING of Six Rooms, also Stable, togsther with 2 acres of land fronting Charles Street, Alkntnn, and near the Woollen Factory ; Rental 7b 6d per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent -~ "FuIT~OALE. ~~~~~~ | /">( OOD Building Site, Cox Street East, \Jf' being Town Section N© 823 contain ing | Acre. High and dry, good Land, Small cash deposit, balance by. iustal' ments T BULLOCK * Smoke New Voaos



fTIHE Recognflssd Hlgti Grade Bicycle »f the World is the 111 lll.l> wmtm Built m Coventry and Birmingham by the World's LARGEBT CYjGLB BUILDERS, the RUDGE-WHIT WORTH CO., La The enormous popularity nf the ibove make of machines, may be either^ from the fact that there are 1000 Ruict-Whitwortb Bicycles built per week. Second Hand Bioje'es taken ss.p-ir't pay met t. L 0. 111, AOENC CITY CYCLE WORKB, Biirnett Street, ASHBURTON ANDREW ORR. ESa __ ssoa~~* T MM E N;B|E A|R RIV AL 8 OF New Autumn Goods. NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLE^, NEW CORSETS, NEW DRESS GOODP, EW SILK 3, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHEKS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPErS NEW LINOLEUMB, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, j |N E W TAILORING ™n" DEPARTMENT, BESOD 60CT0H, IRI3H, & ENGLISH SUITS MADE FEOM Fit and Stylb^Perpect. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, Giving the ntmosfc Hatisfaction. Orders Turned Out With Despatch ANDREW ORB. J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER BEGS to announce that he is making extensive Alterations to hia Business; Premises, having imported j ENTIRELY NEW WINDOW FITTINGS of the Latest English Design, which when complete will enable him to Show bis Large ! and Select Stock to the best advantage ON SATUBDAY, APRIL 6. Ths Finest Stoctk of NEW JEWEILSRY WATCHES, SILVER WARE f Ever offered to the Ashburton Public will be displayed. During Alterations Business will be carrle on as usual, J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Auhburton HERBERT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING OONFEOTIONER FRUITERER, Jfco, /CHOICEST] English Oonfeotions, Toffies V/ Candies, and Pure Boiled Lollies, Hot Pies, Cold Lunoheon, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate alwajra ready. FLOWER'S REFRESHMENT t ROOMS, East Stree Athburttm. TO LET, Rooms ia the Arcade Apply toj •T. BULLOCK



MAMMOTH SALE OF Musical Instruments ! 10 DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING Saturday, March 30. rpHE Manager of tho D.I.C, Gbrietchuroh, Jl has plessure m intimating to the Residents of Ashburton and surrounding districts that for the next 10 days they will hold a Special Sale of Piano*, Organs, and Musical Instruments m Tancred Street, AehburtoD, next to Mr Beech, Confectioner, (opposite Arcade) when intending purchasers will have an opportunity of having a magnificent/ selection from some of the best makers m the world at their own doors. The Stock for this Special Sale has juitt landed, and is all fresh from the makers' hands, and comprises tho Very Latest Models from such Celebrated Manufacturers at are appended below, specialty constructed under instructions from our London & Continental buyers to withstand tha severe changes of the New Zealand climate. In announcing this GREAT CLEARING SALE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS We caonoe emphasise too strongly the facts that we intend to offer some really GBEAT BARGAIISS which will need to be seen to be appreciated, and for that reason we shall keep onr Showroom* OPEN RVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY EVENING during this Sale te enable anyone so desiring to pay a quiet visit of inspection, without being pressed to purchase. i We would wish it distinctly understood that no cheap, unreliable instruments are ever supplied by us, and that a WRITTEN ! GUARANTEE accompanies every Inetru ment that loaves our Showrooms. j To those who already have Pianos which | are old fashioned, and which they wish to i exchange, we would intimate th*t we are prepared to exchange them for an up to date Instrument, nllowing full value for the second hand one, PIANOS BY " | John Broadwoo* and Sons \ PIANOS BY O©LLARD AND OOLLARD I PIAKOS BY Richard Lippb-Sohne PIAtfOS BY Carl Boniscb PIANOS BY AUWABETEE ANBt SOBHSB PIANOS BY H. Lubitz PIANOS BY Caul Hensohbl, eto, etc ORGANS BY Mason and Hamkim ORGANS BY Wiloox and White ORGANS BY STBBMNa CO.» ETO, BTO. In addition to the above we are offering some wonderful value m SHEET MUSIC. 10s Worth for Is. Also BARGAINS m Violins, Banjos, Folding Musio Stands, Music Carders, Guitars, Aoofurdeoas, Concertinas, Brass Instruments, Wood-wind Instruments, Mouth Organs, Strings, Bridges, Tall Pieoea. Pegs, eto, eto. During the currency of this GREAT SALE we shall be pleased to give Estimate! for and undertake Repair Work m oonneotion with every kind of Musical Instruments, Including re-lacquering Candlesticks, fitting on new Cantors, Polishing, Tuning, Binding and Renovating Masio, eto, «tc, receiving and delivering such artiolet vbbe. Orders far euch will reoelvu prompt attention. fREB DELIVERY FOR ALL GOODS SOLD, Whether m Town or ten miles m the Country, i 10 DATS ONLY SHOP ATTENDANCE EVERY AFTERNOON, and Wed nesday and Satnrday Evenings till 9 p.m. D.I.C. HEAD OFFICE, OHRISTOHUROH. Bi O. BROWN, MANAGER. Walteq Grace, Manager A Special gala, »h 3270 i



FRIbDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET ATJOfION~MAKT * Our Usual HORSE FAIR.] Will be Held on \ FRIDAY, APRJL 26,1901. For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid, 3 251 I&NDS SALEYARDS. ~~~ MONDAY, APRIL la&, 1901 WE Bhall offer at the above Yards on account of John Withell, Eiq~ 1000 MERINO EWEB FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, R PRIEDLiNDER, 3 250 Auctioneer DAVID THOMAS PRELIMINARY ADTERTIBEMENT MR DAVID THOMAS has reoelvea instructions from MrChas Maiden, who has sold his farm, to sell on WEDNESDAY, April 10th. 1901, HORSES, CAITLE, SHEEP, PIGS, Etc D THOMAS, 3,276 Auctiooeor_ ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton. BASTK.H MONDAY, APRIL Bth, 1.901. Promoters: /V.AiC JSc A.C GRAND POPULAR CQNCBBT. Special engagement of Mrs C M Beooke (Ohrietchuroh), Mrs W Johnston, Meisbrs W Hobbs, F Collins, and J D?xe3 (Chriatohurch). To be followed by the Screaming Faroe, " DON'T SPOIL THE PIECHV By leading Local Amateurs. Prioes—3a, 2s, Is, 3 261 L J HOBBS, Hon, Sec. ASHBUHTON CARPENfERS' AND joiners' vision A MEETING of the above Union will he XX held m the Templar Hall THIS (SATURDAY) night, at 8 o'clcck sharp. Full attendance requested. Business impor tant, E BIGGINS, 3 246 President ASHBURTON AMaTEUR" CYOTiNOT& ATHLETIC OI.UB. EASTIR MONDAY, SPORT- CARNIVAL. TJINTRIES for all Events must be m the _F^ Hands <f the Secretary by 9 pin THIS EVENING. Entries will be received at Messbb Shearman Bros Business Premises, M. Jos. LYNSKE7, 3 278 Hon. Secretary, ~" chertMy" annual sports & races. TH E following Handicaps have been declared for Horse Events :— Maiden Trot, 1| miles. Lieutenant ... scr Brig .„ 7«eoe Abdallah Shales 2seos Simple Harry Qaecs Moina ... 3seos Joubert _„ lOaeca Fighting Mac 4secs Collina * m lltecs Farmbrb' Plate, 1 mile. Bt lb ad lb No Surrender 10 12 Kulnina .. 10 4 The German 10 8 Open Teot, 1| miles. Scottish Lass cor Jubilee Plupg'r2oseoe May .... 14secs Nana .„ 2Oaeos The Doppel- Doubtful ... 20seca ganger ... ISseos Abdallah Lignite .* 168ecs Shales .. 20aecs Kimberley .. 17aoca Blaok Angel 22seos | Lieutenant ... SOaeoe Creaaua , m 27aeca Chbrtsb? Ccp, li mileß, at Ib s« lb All Saints ._ 11 0 No Surrender Sll Carlo .. 10 10 Rye 9 8 Gloaming .» 10 6 Kulnina ..9 0 Number Nine 10 6 Opkh Trot, 2 miles. Scottish Lass scratch Nana ... 2Ssecs Fanny wood .. I&bscb JubileePlung'r2saeos The Doppoi. Diploma .. 27seos ganger »» 19aeo» Crcesus .. Slseos Lignite •• Slsecs Dob .. 33seos Kimberley .. 22»eos Simple Harry 33ieos Moina .. 24seoa 3_26S NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS; Excursion Faces tor Easter Holidays, 1901 Extra Trains Chrlstchnroh to Danedln and Dunedin to Ohristchuroh. -jTVXCURSION Tickets at fares of 2i per Xli mile first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4i and 2a respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from aay Btation to any station on the HurunuUßluff Bechlon (omitting distances for which the ordinary return fare is less than the miDimum excursion fare) from the 3rd to Bth April inclusive, also to Ohrist churoh from Ashburton, Waikarl, and intermediate stations, inoluding atations on branches between those points, for tha first train In each oaße, on the 9th April. All available for return til! 7th May. The journey must be started on the date of the iaauo of the ticket m every Instance and may be broken after the first 25 miles. From the 3rd to l?tb April inclusive extra passenger trains will run daily (Sundays exoepted) from Chrlstohurch to Dunedin and DuttodiJi to Chrietchuroh at tollows:— Ohristohnroh depart 10 20 a m, Rakaia 1154, Ashburton 1217 pm, Orari 125, Dunedin Arrive 8 30. Stops also to take up at Punsandel and Cbertsey j and to take up or set down ab Hinds 12 41 pin, Raagitata 110. Dunedin deparb 10 20 am, Orari 615 pm, Ashburton 626, Rakaia 72, Christchurch arrive 825. Stops also to take up or set down at Raogltata 5 30 p m, Hinds 5 54 and to set down at Ohertaey, Dmuandel, Rolleston, and Hornbyt Full partioulara m bills. Night trains from Ohristchuroh to Dunedin at 1110 pm 4th April and 820 pm Bth April; from Dunedin to Ohristohurch 1035 p m 4th April *nd 810 p m 3th April. For particulars of times and stopping pkoes see posters and handbills, 5 264 BY ORDER. TliriiiiußTON (TRAIN SERVICES Trains cave Ashburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11am 3.15 p m, 7 6 p tn (express) TIMARU-at 10.55 a m, 8.150 pm DUNEDIN-at 12.54 p m (expreißl SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 pm Trains arrive daily at Aahburtoo from— OHKISTOHURCpiat, i«TiT»flB p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU-at 10.35 a m, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN-at 6.57 p m (express) SPRIN&BURN.-atfas a m R^iMElißlßnbhl^^iSV^SSS Boot Store is the leading Beot Shop, Wonderftt value ab Mbl&ob 3



f WANTED T^ANTEb-~Keß~pTcta~bTe""and~ 'Reliable W Girl for Housework. Bleep at home. Apply - ' & B,' Mail Office 3 279 BARING Pquare Wesleynn Church*"** To.Morrow's Services : Preacher- Rev T. iTee. PRIMITIVE Methodist"cliuroh--Serviceß To-Morrow as followw :—Morning, Messrs Carlyle and Painter ; Evening, Mr McLenoon ; Bey, Raine, at Staveley. 3 275 , SALE— -Fancy Work, SHkT,"~~Araßfne Perlinea, Canvas, Berlin Woolu, Linen and Stamped work generally, all reduced during Mrs Amorn's Sale THE Rapid Lightning Sfairfc Gloa works wooders. Tiy a tin ; ib will more than pay yon 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah and Benjamin Gum go to Asheurton Duo 03 Dd~YGU Know that a Chiidloould take a Red Bird Bicycle to pieces and put it together again, which is a point mechani eally m the right direction. OARMERS and others, prepare for the Ju Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful Acetylene Gas. Esrimafcea given by Habdley Beos. NEVER Mind—De Wet or—Botha— about Kruger, bub get your House fitted up with Hot and Cold Water. Satisfaction guaranteed by Hakdley Bros. WANTED— Ladies to inspect 350 New Jackets, Mantle!?, and Capes, also a bsaufcifu! selection of New Millinery, Corsets and Dreßs MatenVs,—Andkew Okb. 3201 WANTED to 5e11—275 Pairs oM^t Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Also Gentlemen's Waterproaf Coats m all shapes," including Cheater and Hopotown.—Andrew Orb. 3 202 WANTED Known—That we expect an early Wfater, and fortunately are quite prepared for ib. Everything seasonable for Ladies' and Gentleman's wear now showing m our spacious premises — Mitchell and Turner, The Dnpere H|IHE Missfs Page hnve on hand a large !_ assortment of English Confectionery. Cidbury's Chocolates a upecialty. A! Fruits m season obtainable afc The Ariel Oonfpctionery. East Street WANTED Known—Thafe everythiog nocpßKary to comfortably and fashionably clothe the outer man, we do and do well. Every description of Clothing In stock and to measure, at Mitchfxl AND Turner's, The Clothiers /^ O TO Rardley Bros, for Ironmongery, vT Tinware, and Bruahware ; Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Gratea from 10s, Ranges from 60s /CARBIDE, Cftrbide-For Bke Lamps, \_J C»rriage Limps, and for House Lighting, etc, at Christcharoh prices WANTED — Everyone to Try the Ripld Shirt Gloss ; the best and he cheapest linen alszj m the market BE fcURE you atk for tie Rapid GJoss, and take no other. All leading Groners IT li Wonderful how nice yoor rihirt will loc-k after nsin? the Rapid Shirt Gloss \T/INDHOR MAGAZINES for Feb* V V ruary—Justice of Revenge, Oon quest of Londoo, Cakes and Ale, Footsteps of a Throne, Idylls of the Sea Hullei), In Kedar's Tents, Angel and the (emon, Tommey and GriX'sl, etc., Roberte m Pretoria, Transvaal from Within, Dooley m Peace and War, Sfc Winifred, and others of cheap editions.—H M Jones M~ RS AL<JORN is now showing new Winter Goods, new Jackets for Ladies and Children, new Mantles, new Waterproofs, new Dresß Goods, &c» Special —New Millinery, latest sfcylep, Paris Models Felt, Velvet acd Straw Hats, Ribbons, Feathers, Quille, Fiowers, Ac, Gloves, Furs and Umbrellas WANTED— Gentlemen to know that the Tailoring dfipartmenb Is givicg every satisfaction for fit and style. Suits to measure from £3 3b. Scotch, Irish, and West of England Tweeds?.—Andrew Orr. T7»NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY.— Hi We employ more hands than any Cycle Shop ia ABhburton.— Eolipsb Otole Co. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, & COKE COMPANY \ PPLIOATIONS are wanted for the poai- I _ol tion of Secretary to the above Oom ! pany. Applicants to state if they are pre ' pared to provide office accommodation; Salary £50 par annum. Address befoie 3 o'clock on MONDAY nexb the Ist April, to the undersigned. HUGO FRfEDL&NDER, 3 273 Acting Chairman LONGBEAOH ROAiFdISTRXCT fTIENDERS are invited fco be Bent m nob 1 later than FRIDAY, April I2th, from persons willing to do the maintenance work on the roads m the above district. The lowest or any tender will nob necessarily be accepted. Conditions may be seen afc the office o the Board, Burnett Street, Ashburfcon. O E FOOKB & SON, 3 226 Clerks Lougbeach Road Board . strayed! STRAYED from my place on Wednesday Nighb iasb—Two Rams (black faced), branded Y3, Finder kindly communicate with (D. CONNOLLY, 3 265 Winchmore, ' ~~ WANTED. WANTED— Teamster; musb be well up to all farm work. References required. Apply to E H D.OBSON, 3163 Lowcliffen ______ _ WANTED—Woman Cook for Station must be a good baker and buttey maker ; good wagou to competent person. Apply to E MRS RANDALL, 3 162 East Street, Aehburton. ST, STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. PALM SUNDAY (March §1) 8,30 a m—H.oly Communion 11 a m—M»tins, Litany, and Sermon Si 30 p in—Children's Service 4 p m—Holy Baptism 6.30 p m—Evensong and Sermon, R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.&, Vicar IITsTEB MONDAY, A SALE OF WORK AND PRODUCE WILL be held m the Hall, (Tinwald* It) did of funds of St Andrew's Cburch. Commences at 2 p.m. Any gifts of produce will be thankfully received fay the Vestry, and they may be left ftb M_B6EI OuDSELL's & RoßiNSOJi'a Stores. There will be amusa mentoiof various kinds for young and old. Christmas tree, nail driving competition for ladifts, hat trimming for gentlemen, refresh' MISB CARSON, MUSIC TE_fl3Bß» Oaroer Will® Bind William Streets.



O. Magnus, l>. Paterson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Advisor* of Canterbury. MACNUS, PATERSOH AND 00 Gold Dbedqing Brokers, 208 High Street, Christcburch Reliable and straightforward advice givon on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Oloi Magnna lias nad 15 years practical experience on the Moiyncnx River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Ejq Aahburtnn Re resantattve "farSTyO LltT BY TENDER nnENDBRS are invited for the Lease of L the Farm known as Lemon's, adjoining Smith's Fursery, containing 157 Acres 3 Roods, and within 2£ miles of Anhburton for a term of 5 Yeara. The improvements are good andjfehej land firat olass. Tenders are to be sent m to ma not. later than 5 o'clock on TUESDAY, 9th of April. Conditions can ba had on application at my Office D THOMAS, 3 280 Asbburton SHOOTIShtJ^EASONi BY an Act to amend the ' Animals Pro tection Acts,' tbe season for killing native and imported game m the Asbburton County is altered from the Ist of April to the Ist of May, closing on the 31sb July m each year; It is also enacted that-a fine of £20 will be inflicted on any peraon attempt) ing to export any game or native game withou' the written consent of the Colonial Secretary 5 oleo, no one shall have any native or imported game m their possession i seven days after the close of the game season under alike penalty, whether mob game be frozen, chilled or nob. BY ORDER 3_277 ■ NEW ZEALAND INSXTBANO! COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION nOHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial J, Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, j £400,000 I Fire and Marine Riske, | Also, — ! I Risks on Growing Crops, I Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates NICQLL~"~BROF., Agents XJIA.BTEB CA~RDS, EASTER CARDS". Nice selection now to hand. The practice of eeuding Easter Cards ia growing m popularity m the larger centres. Also to hand—New Goods m Fancy Glassware, Photo Frames; Puraea, Perfumery, Birthday Oards, Indoor Games (for Winter evenings), Framed Pictures, etc. A, T. H ; WILLIAMS, Eaßb Street. fi FNUINE Tailor-made Coßtameß, Habits \JT Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &c, made to measure m the latest Styles and aewesb Material?. Fit and workmanship guarac« teed. GENTLEMEN { We have just opened out ex a.a cßa»ga lira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfully invite inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Series, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Twesde, Meitone, Beaver?, Vene° tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook' Irish Frifz.es, &c. Suit:! to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Oat motto is always • Satisfaction !' CEAIGHBAD & BERRY MAN The leading Tailors & Outfitters Ashburtoo HY haveicT pay for other people s debts when you cast geb special value for Cash at George Duncan and Co, Cheap D&hh Drapers and Clothiers. Special Bargains, Special Bargainee-Grey Calicoes 2id White do 2|d, Art Muslins 2f .Cretonne* 3fd, Eilnen Tabling lljd, Brown Turk Towels 3^d s White do s|d, Lace Curtains, taped edges, charming designs, Is 6d, Is lid, 2j 3d, 3a 3d, up to 159, Toilet Covers BAd, Antimacoesara 7£d, White Satin Quilts from 4a 6d, Honeycomb do 4s 9d, Colored do 2a 3d, American Leather ll|d, Ticking &UNCAN & CO, BEADY MONEY DRAPERS, QCANCRED STREET



Sale off Musical Instruments.— A 1 mongafc all the big firms m New Zealand the DIG Christobureh takes one of theforemoßfe places for enterprise As will be seen by advertisement la another column, this firm is opening m our midst with perhaps the finest selection of music and musical instru* mentis ever seen here, the intention being to hold ra special sale for 10 days only, when some great bargains are promised. Oa their premises m Tailored street a large and varied assortment of everything musical, is represented by pianoa from such old and well known makers as Collard &yd Collard, Richard Lipp and Sons, and organs from the oldest established firms m She world *.— Mason and Hamli, Wilson and White, eto, while violins, accordeons, sheet musio etc. ihero are innumerable. We intending purchasers are reminded that the sale is announcod for 10 days enly



OJ.O. AUTUMN MEETING United Pre&a Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbx-tchurch, MarchfSO A very he-wy fog rhis morning interfered with the work; Glenaldale went twice rourd the grass at half pace ; Cannie Ohie! went round finishing at a strong pace ; Somerled and Scottish Minstrel covered a mile on the p'ouqh at a good pace ; Margot; galloped half a mile fast oa grass; Boczoine did ft good six furlongs on plough; Raugemomt, who "iOcompa,uitd Mr H )bbs' horse, broke a blood vessel, and fell at the entrance of the straight; Bristol went five furlongs on tte plough; Hypnotist did a fast six fur longs oc cinders, and Cameo a good workicg gailop of a mile and a quarter, Cadet joining m for the last five furlongs ; Huku, Wepenar, Hawthorn and Slogan were giveu strong exercise. After breakfast Vuloan went a | mile faab on the plough, and Blandford : | five furlongs at a good puce; Btrsifch | aairn and Oorra Linn covered Beven i furlorsga oa the grass ; Saint|lUrio beat OSanburn and Deweij six furlongs, m Itniu 13sc«; Hermosa beat Magnificent) for a mile on the grass, Imin 46 sec; Wee Drappie, Antigone, Claudaboye, Oyster, Scotch Misb and others did steady exercise, Long Tom waa schooled over hurdles, shaping well



FRESH BABBITS to-night, Grub of Eoascßs at J H?bwist'i, opposlto Mai& f ffioi ■ •



Eabtke Monday Spoms—Kerahard and Tarn'bull the amateur Australian champions have entered for the A A C & A O Sports on Easter Monday.! Aa W Reynoldu.Oluokßeyj Amos, and Gates tiho New Zealand cracka Me alao expected it ia Intended to include a ipeoUl event m the programme to' ©sable fbem all to metJHijya* te™";