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TOWN EDITION. DISASTEOUS AVALANCHES. SEVERAL VILLAGES DESTROYED. 200 LIVES LOST. FRANCE & ITALY MEAN WAR FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE. By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. (per unitkd press association.) Received March 6, 12 40 p.m. Berne, March 5. There have been some very heavy avalanches in the Alps during the past few days. It is reported that several villages have been submerged, and that 200 persons have been killed. St. Petebsburo, March 5. It is thought that the intensity of the present financial crisis in Russia will have the effect of forcing the Czar's hand in European politics. Rome, March 5. Signor Crispi, the Italian Premier has demanded that 15 French infantry soldiers shall be punished for compelling a number of Italian railway officials on the frontier to kneel to them at the point of the bayonet. The tariff war between France and Italy is being conducted in a most bitter manner, a very belligerent disposition is being manifested by both sides in the negotiations. Berlin, March 5. The Emperor is indisposed and has taken to his bed. His illness is caused by a severe cold. Vienna, March 5. Count Karnoky, Minister of Foreign Affairs proposes that the regulars shall be immediately increased to 1,000,000. Sydney, This Day. The Sydney Morning Herald of today states that the Canadian Government are about to enter into negotiations with several Colonial Governments for the establishment of a fortnightly mail service from Vancovers Island to Brisbane and Sydney. Advertisements FEILDING SALE YARDS. SATURDAY, 10th MARCH. T^REEMAN R. JACKSON & CO. Jj will Bell by public auction as above — 40 cows 40 weaners 100 fat wethers 75 2-tooth ewes 75 Lincoln ewes 400 good Lincoln ewes (mixed ages) 100 wether lambs (shorn) 250 mixed shorn lambs 5 Lincoln rams 5 Romney rams 70 wethers 40 shorn lambs 780 woolly lambs 100 2-tooth Lincoln ewes 150 Lincoln ewes 500 good Lincoln ewes 850 wether lambs (shorn) 200 Lincoln ewes 50 full mouth Lincoln ewes 70 full-mouth Lincoln ewes 70 2-tooth Lincoln ewes 70 2-tooth Lincoln ewes 200 2-tooth wethers 250 shorn lambs 200 Lincoln ewes 8 Lincoln rams Sale at 1 o'clock. FRK.EMAN R. JACKSON, Auctioneer. PALMERSTON SALE YARDS. THURSDAY, MARCH 15th. T7IREEMAN R. JACKSON & CO. Jtj will sell by public auction as above — 100 head mixed cattle 200 ewes 100 fat ewes 200 ewes 400 good 4 and 6-tooth wethers Sale at 1 o'clock. FREEMAN~ JACKSON, [Auctioneer. TXIWITEA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, March 10th, 1888, for the following works : — For Forming abont 30 chains of Williamson's Road in front of Mr Bear's property. For Forming about 12 chains of Williamson's Road in front of Mr Murray's property For Grading, Trimming, and Metalling several portions of Williamson's Road, east and west of Wilson's Road. For Forming. Grading, Widening, and Metalling continuation of Cheltenham Cross Road. Specifications may be seen at the Boards Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CHARLES BRAY, Engineer Kiwitea Road Board-.-HOELIN** & Spangenberg Pianos full Trichord, check action, iron frames, vertical or overstrung, in Walnut case, are in stock at H, Collier and Co.'s, Piano Importers, Victoria Avenue. II ANTED to Sell, second hand W double and single Buggies, of Various styles. J, \\\ Mcßuff.