WEDDING.

Hoare— Hitching.

A very pretty wedding took place at the houße of Mr James Hitchings, Wills street, yeaterday afternoon, when his second daughter, Frances, was married to Mr Sidney George Hoare, lately of Ashburton, and now of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Key. John Olphert, before a houseful of invited guests, and Miss Florrie Hitchings, sißter of the bride, was brides maid, and Mr W. Hitchings, a brother of the bride, the groomsman. The fair bride wore a becoming dress of ethereal cloth of fawn color, suitably trimmed, and was adorned with the usual bridal wreath, etc. — and altogether made a most chat mine picture. Her bridesmaid wore navy blue, out and trimmed to give just a hint of yacut ing costume, suited to the youth of the wearer. The bride's away-going dress was of navy blue, chastely and quietly trimmed, with a modest bub neat and pretty bat to match. After the wedding ceremony, the guests sat down to a suroptuouß repast, at whioh Mr Olphert presided, and occasion was taken to wish the young people God speed, and many kindly references were made to the high Christian character of bride and bridegroom, both of whom had been earnest workers m the cause of Christ. The afternoon waß spent joyously until the express carried the newly-wedded pair away to Lyttelton, whence they sailed the same night for their new home m the empire city. In the evening the young folks spent a few hours m sooial enjoyment at the home of the bride, during which "all went merry as a marriage bell."

AN ASSAULT CASE.

Heavy Damages.

Press Aiiooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph Stbatford, Maroh 8

A case which has occupied tho Magia trate's Court for three days, and excited considerable interest, was brought to a conclusion to-day. One Amos sued three brothera named Montgomery for £75 special and £200 general damages for assault. fio was engaged to Miaß Montgomery, and the brothers tried to break off the marriage. On Christmas Day they gave him a severe thrashing from whioh he had not recovered yeb. Judgment waß given for plaintiff fcr £52 13s speoial and £100 general damages, with £18 12s costs.

The Wellington By-Election

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, March 9 The greatest interest is being displayed over the eleotion. The weather is dull, and light showers fell during the morning. Both sides are sanguine, but working assiduously. A Guardian " extra " will be issued on receipt of the news of the result of the poll this evening. Further particulars will be published m the Mail, which may be obtained from the local booksellers early to-morrow morning.

The Easter Encampment

The date of the Easier Encampment has been fixed for April 7. Seven hundred men will go into camp. The present arrange ments are for the South Canterbury Battalion and the C. Y.C. to go into camp at Port Levy, and for the remainder, including the Mounted Rifles, to go into camp at Stunner. The artillery will occupy their proper batteries. Arrangements for ration ing the men are now being made. — Press.

SEAFIELD.

Farewell to Rev. J. Olphert.

. A largely attended and most successful social meeting was held at Seafield on Tuesday eveniDg to say farewell to Mr Olpherfc. As an opening piece Miss Alington played a piano solo with great taste and ex pression, Mr Christian contributed "The Little Hero," and "Tbe Fowder Monkey," | and Mr Hoatten, " He wipes the Tear," and •*The Holy City." Mr Livingstone of Wakanui, received an undeniable encore for bis recitation, "The Fireman's Wedding," and responded with " John Maynard," Miss and Mr Livingstone also gave an »mußipg dialogue I "The Drunken Gfeese." Beoitations were also oreditably given by Misses Lizzie and Bertha Moore, Edie Lunt, Jessie Kelly, and Jessie Bayliss. Mr Lloyd spoke man appreciative way of tbe work done by Mr Olphert, and the eßteem m whioh he is held by the Newland and Sea field people. Mr Moore, who occupied the chair, said that all m connection with the Seafield services were sorry to part with Mr Olphert. He had attended very regularly to the services, and his efforts had been pro ductive of good. Both as a minister and a man he was highly respected, and he trusted that) the richest blessing of God would reßt upon him, and his wife and family m their future sphere. Ad abundance of good things was provided for the supper which followed, votes of thanks being' heartily accorded to the ladies who had so liberally provided. Mr Olphert, thanked the people For all their kindness to him, and said that if his services had been much blessed to the people, he had been blessed m preaohint? to them, and he bespoke for his successor the same attentive hearing and good fellowship that* had been accorded to him. Miss Alington was good enough to furnish accom paniments throughout the eveniDg.

The Ward Farmers' Association

—ws « ■ THE APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER TO PROSECUTE.

At the Supreme Court at Dunedin, m Chambers, on Tuesday, before Mr Justice Williams, the matter of the petition of cer tain shareholders asking the Court to direct the liquidator to prosecute the Hon. j. G. Ward and Mr John Fisher was called on. By leave a telegcaphio copy of an affidavit; sworn at Wellington by J. G. Ward yras treated as if the affidavit had arrived. In the affidavit Mr Ward (inter alia) said:— " I deny that I have ever threatened, or authorised any other person to threaten, any of the petitioners with an action for damages for having made, or authorised, the present application. I have nof per' sona>lly Solicited, nor have I authorised any bt'jier person to solioit, any of the petitioners to withdraw from the present proceedings. I have given instructions, upon information only .recently acquired, to proceed against Messrs Fleming and Gilkison for fraudulent misrepresentations made °by them 'to me m connection with the sale of the Hokonui Coal Company (which I had originally puri chased 'from, them), but I was advised that % should refrain from'so doing at ttie'presenc time m order to prevent even the suggestion fchat I was bringing pressure to bear upon then to withdraw from the proceedings." Alter hearing counsel His Honor reserved judgment. '• • ' '

EXPECTATIONS OF WAR. Panic on 'Change.

Lord Roberts on the Situation.

PreßS Aaaooiation -By Eleotrio Telegraph. Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, March 9, 10.25 a.m., Guabdian office 10 45 a.m.

London, March 8

Owing to the unsettled condition of affairs abroad, serious perturbations has taken place m Wall Street circles, also on the Pans and London ex chapges. Spanish stocks have fallen three per cent, consols a. half per cent. Twenty Colonial issueß have fallen a half to one per cent. The Times says the Kussian policy m the far East is by means of hei humiliation to effect an injury tc JbJritain m the eyes of Orienta) nations. Washington, March 8 The American Government is secur ing the options with respect to^ war ships at present under const ruction m European dockyards with a view of preventing their purchase by Spain. Mr Long, secretary of the navy, states that he is determined to be ready m the event of emergency. The as to the demand made by Spain for the recall of General Lee is not official. The Spanish Govern ment requested President McKinley to substitute a despatch vessel for the two warships which were recently ordered to convey provisions for the relief of destitution m Cuba. It is reported that part of the Spanish fleet has been ordered to Cuba. The A merican House of Representa tives has authorised an increase of the army by the enrolment of two ad ditional regiments of artillery. Received Wakapuaka March 9, 10.56 a.m., Guardian Office 11.30 a m. London, March 8 In the House of Lords Lord Roberts said that a forward policy was essential m order to repel the Russian advances upon India. The policy of the British Government was inadequate. Britain ought to hold all the passes and bring the tribesmen under her authority. He had no fears of the result of a | conflict with Russia. India would only remain loyal while she believed Britain invincible. The Marquis of Lansdowne said the Government would keep open the great passes and trade routes on the north western frontier of India with a mini mum of interference with the tribes men. Earl Kimberley said the policy pursued by Lord Lawrence m regard to India was obsolete. Several other Peers supported the Indian Government. Replying to a question m the House of Commons, Mr Ourzon stated that the di&quieting news contained m a cablegram published m the Times m regard to Russia and China had not been confirmed.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph—

Copyiight.

Received Wakapuaka Maroh 9, 10-56 a.m., Guardian Office 11.30 a.m. The Canadian Flag*. Ottawa, March 8 A denial is given to the report that United States troops had been ordered to lower the Canadian flag at the White Pass.

Received Wakapuaka March 9, 11 a.m., Guardian Office, 12.7 P-m- Signs of the Times. London, March 8 The Queen has postponed her in tended visit to the Continent. Indis position is given as the official reason for the pobtponement, but it is believed the real reason is the disturbed political outlook. The Orlando. H.M.S. Orlando hat) reached Singa pore* She has been ordered Home. The Soudan. Cairo, March 8 Mahmud, the Dervish general, has burned Metemneb, and has concen trated his forces at Shendy. He has under his command 11,000 riflemen and spearmen, and 2000 horsemen Osmin Digna is slowly advancing with a considerable force against the British.

Australian,

Press Association — By EJleotric Telegrar I Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Maroh 9, 0.2 p. m Guardian Office, 0.15 p.m. Floods m Queensland. Brisbane, March 9 The flood rose about a foot over that of January, but is now receding. At Gympie and Maryborough it is still rising. At Blackball 48 1 inches of rain was registered. The Poisoning* Case. Melbourne, March 9 ' Mrs Turner is recovering.

CRICKET.

CRICKET TEAM FOR ENGLAND. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. — | Copyright Received Wakapuaka March 9, 0.2 p.m., ' ' Guakdian Office, Q. 15 p.m. Melbourne, March 9 A^> a meeting of the Crioket Association it was decided to suggest to the Cricket Council that uext year would be an opportune tinpe to, send a team to England, and that the Council should control and if necessary finance the tour.

A practice match will be played m the Ejornaiu to-morrow, sides to be picked on the ground,, A full Bluster is requested^ m view of the match 'against May field to be played at Lagmhor ne;t Saturday.

' Synopbib or New Advmbtisembnts. W. H. Collier— New businrss advertise ment. Bb. Patrick's Day Sports — Tenders for refreshment booth, etc. Tabernacle — Church Anniversary, Sunday next. . I Wanted-rSeaond hand threshing feeder Ashburton Horticultural Sooiety— Notice re payment of prizes. Swimming — Abandonment of Rakaia ' Meeting. Mount Somera Road Board— Notice re rateß.

i-if» ASflSUKl'olS BOARtoiAi^ Wbdne,s;;AV Maj&cS &> 189S



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. SOUTH RAKAIA RIDING. I HEREBY give notice that the following Candidates have been duly NOMINA- TED for County Councillor for the SOUTH RAKAIA RIDINft: — FPvII-DLaNDER, HUGO LA VI BIB, JOHN . WILKINSON, WALTKR And I further gujej notice that a POLO for ble Election off-one of the above-named^ f Candidates will be held at he South&dMnS Roid Boaid Offite>, South RakaiytWllTH MARCH, 1898/lrom 9 aajMtdr6 p.m , aa provided by ffTheJßpgmation of Local Elections Act, ijJQJ^and the Acts amend- iag the surne F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer. Ashburton, February 26, 1898 2 210 r|MiUST AND AGENOY COM- X PANY OP AUSTRALASIA, lIMIIED Incorporated 1860. Authorised Capital £2,000,000 Subscribed £1,750,000 Reserve Funds (British Consols, etc.) £207,50 Manager and Inspector for New Zealand — JaS. KATBL. HAMER, Esq., Christ' church. Solicitors and Agents— Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Cnristchurch ; Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington; and Messrs Sainabury and Login, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand : 211 Hereford Street, Christchurch. L'JANS GRANTED ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at am months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifbhs of amount borrowed can be paid offat any time by giving 3 months' written notice. 2 170 XIOZIK TEA iff uem*



IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. (X) ANDREW ORR.



FOR SALE BY TENDER. J ffIENDERS are invited up to 4 p.m. on X SATURDAY, the 12th day of-March, for the purchase of an eight horse pewer Traction Engine, by Fowler, now m Reid and Gray's yard, the property of James Sutherland. The hightesb or any tender nob neces- Barily accepted. Tenders to be addressed — ARTHUR WILSON, Care of W. HORNE, 3 37 A&hburton. BUSINESS FOE~SAI>. . T7IOR SALE, as a going concern, the Seed JJ Business formerly carried on by Scaly Bros., and latterly by J. Scaly and Co., Ashburton, the owner having decided to relinquish business and devote the who'e of his time to farming. Offers will be received up to 31sb MARCH NKXT, addressed to the undersigned, from whom full particulars can be obtained. This is an opportunity which seldom offers as it is one of the oldest established Seed Businesses m Canterbury, and situated m the centre of the largest agricultural district m the Cokny. J. SEALY & Co , 221 ABhburton. S. CLEAVER IS now SHOEING at the following prices : — DRAUGHTS ... .. 5s per set. HACKS ... ... 4« per set. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, 2 219 ASHBURTON.



Business Notices LAMPS. .LAMPS, FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received a new Shipment of all kiuds of Lamos „. .. • « _ i„- for Spot Cash m the very beat Continental and L Ameffin Markets * Do not miss seeing our magnificent display of Lamps m our large Plate Glass Window. WE have all kinds from the cheap Brass Hani Lamp to the Gorgeous Drawing Room Hanging Lamp. ° HAKD LAMPS | ALABABIER LITTLE JUNO ~* 4^^SLJ.:'3t^\ VASE LAMPS No. IMIIiLEE / "W TINYY- \ NO.2MILLEK "^^l^. BOOM LiJMPS L^ MP FANCY NIGHT W « t haV .j iQ St / ) . C^ Iar 8 e q« a nt»ties of extra quality Sheep Netting, with centre Btrand 6lb wide, whwh we can quote very low j also lin, Uin, and 2in Fowl Netting, direo from the manufacturers. THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— 11 2 , i, in ® h nov elty wringerß, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, Mrs Pottß' Electro] Plated Pod Irons, Holloware of all kinds, beat quality Meat Mincers, all sizesJ Enamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Neatifoot Oil, Turpentine, Manilla and Flax Rope, Nails and Staples, Powdered and Lump Raddle, Sewing Twine, etc, etc. CHINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to inform our numerous eistcmers and the general public that we have juib opened up a large quantity of Chin ware, Glassware, etc., etc., of every description, whioh have been marked at very low prices, ao as to make room for other shipments juat comiDg to hand, :o. — — FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, East Street, Ashburton, jyjd High Street, Christchurch BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY i^REAT ANNUAL SALE of Surplus Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS, COMMENCED ON SATURDAY, January 15.



1 John Orr & Co. John Orr & {Jo. FURTHER, REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER.— FLOUR, FLOUR, TEA, TEA. SUGAR, SUGAR, KEROSENE, KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. CURRANTS COLONIAL AND ENGLISH CANDLES. BOCK SALT, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOCA, SALMON, TINNED FISH, COCOA, COFFEE, CORNFLOUR. » I FOR THE "ORUIT REASON— GLASS JARS, MASON'S SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMEL AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. HARDWARE. WIRE NETTING, SAUCEPAN B, KETTLES, ENAMELWARE, RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES, CUTLERY, WRINGERS, MANGLES, BEDSTEADS, GORSE KNIVES, ETC. We hold by far |the Largest Stocks m Ashburton, and are selling b)p far the cheapest). John (Orr & Co.



' 01, 'pATRIOK'S T") -^ ? SPORTS. J -j MARCH 17, 1898, ' GRAND CYCLING COMPETITIONS. 1 • ' NEW ZEALAND'S BEST CYCLISTS WILL COMPErE. GRAND NATIONAL TUG O 1 WAR. SPORTS TO COMMENCE AT 15.30 SHARP. ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 11, at 9 p.m. d. McDonnell, Hon. Secretary. ARIkL BICYCLE CLDbT A GENERAL MEETING of the Ariel Bicyole Club will be held m the Orange Hall on THURSDAY Evening, March 10, at 8 o'clock. H. THOMPSON, | 3 56 Hon. Secretary. \ MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTICE ia hereby given that all Rates outstanding after 31st day of March, 1898, will be sued for without further notice. 3 61 L. J. McGREGOR, Collector. ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. PRIZES will be Paid on FRIDAY, 11th March, at Mb Shbimpton's Offioe, Arcade, between 7.30 p.m. and 8 30 p.m. R. LEOHNER, 359 Hon. Secretary. SWIMMING. fTIHE Rakaia Swimming Club has decided JL to abandon the Swimming Meeting fixed for March 10, on account of Wanganui holding its Meeting on that date. The Social, however, will be held that Evening m the Oddfellow* 1 Hall. 5 58 OCTAVIUS DIGBY IS STILL ALIVE, and Selling Besi Quality Meab at Christchurch prices, as quoted m the v daily Press, viz: — Sirloin Beef, sd ; Ribs of Beef, W ; top Bide, 4d ; other Joints from 2d. Pork, si. Mutton— Fort quarters, 21; hindquarteia, 2£d; legs, 3i; sides, 2*l. Veal— Fillets. sd; other Joints from 2£l. Dairy Fed Pork Stowages, 4d. 3 54 T. Buiiock. ' T OLE T. /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front- \_J ing the Dotnaiu and near the Railway I Station. Apply to, | T. BULLOCK. TO LET, /^OTTAGE of three rooms, oentrally V^ situated m Peter street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. rpO Let at a low rental, Cottage and one JL acre of land, fronting Harland Street. Good cooking range. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO THOSE DESIROUS OF ACQUIRING A PROPERTY NEAR TOWN. TO LET OR FOR SALE, 20 AQ RB s - 20 Fronting Racecourse Road, Being R.S. 16478, on which is erected a FIVE-ROOMED DWELLING HOUSE, SHED, etc. Inspection Invited, If sold, exceptionally easy terms of payment Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, NEAR THE CANTERBURY MILLS, LOTS 77 and 78, each containing £-acre being part of block known ac Walah's, and near the Canterbury Mills. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE, HAMPSTEAD. OQQ PRICE of Lot 75, containin ot/v/w £-'acre, well situated and havin nearly 2 chains frontage on Cambrfdge Street. T. BULLOCK. REALISATION SALE. a baTgain. /COMMODIOUS Building, fronting East Vj Street South, three shops and living rooms, two. storey building, part of T.S. I^s, having about 41ft frontage on East Street south, principal thoroughfare, and running back to a depth of two chains. Price— £42s, small cash deposit, balanoe by instalments bearing interest at 5$ per oent. Inspection invited. Full particulars fur- nished on application. Apply to — T. BULLOCK. FOR. SALE— GOOD Building Site, First-olass Land, Fenced with Maoraoarpa Fence?, being T.S. No. 268, Moore street, East, con- s taining J acre. 1 There are a number of Fruit Trees planted - m the section, and substantial Entrance 3 Gates erected on the frontage. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. TO THOSE DESIROUS O$ RENTINGA 1 SMALL HOLDING NOT FAR FROM i A SCHOOL. TO Let— l4a lr 18p, about a mile below Greenstreet School, together with twt> roomed cottage erected thereon, and ether I improvements. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. AEOADE. TO LET ab a Low Rental, via., 6s 6d per week, BmaU Shop or Office m the Aroad«. q\ bullock.



Hanmer and Graves, CLEARING BALE. 9 MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are instructed by David Wilson, i Esq., m consequence of hie having sold hia Sherwood property to Mr Andrew Letham, " to Sell by Public Auction on the farm at SHERWOOD, [ ON FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1898 ALL HIS STOCK AND IMPLEMENT ," Consisting of Q/"V/"V Croßabred EWES, Halfbred and Ww Three-quarter bred, four-tooth to fall mouth OKrj Two-tooth STORES.' Good Otf J turnip sheep 300 TO 4O0 GoodLAMBS ■ -i Q RAMS, Four and Six-tooth, JL O mostly f ro»n the studs of Messrs Grigg and Bonifant'a English Leioeatera 5 Draught HORSES, 3 Light Har- □ess and Saddle Horses, Filly Foal by Experience i\ COWS, near to calving IMPLEMENTS. 3MoCormiok Reapers and Binders, 2 D.F Ploughs (by Duncan), 1 4-leafed Tine Harrow, 1 Seed Harrow, 1 Single- furrow Plough, 1 Roller with Oan- niater and Seed Box oomplete (nearly new), 1 Set Djso Harrows, 1 Duncan Drill, Manure and Seed Sower com- bined (near new), 1 Draw with Frame, 2Sets4-horse Plongh Chains, Trees and Blocks, Collars, Uame3, Blinkers, etc., all aearly new ; 3 Sets Leading Chains, 6 Horee Covera (nearly new), 4 Sheep Feeders, 1 Trap and Harness, Farm Tools and Sundries, Churn and Dairy Utensils. - Sale will commence punctually at 1 o'clock, LUNCHEON PROVIDED. HANMER & GRAVES, I JOHN R. BLAND, 2220 Auotioneer. ABSOLUTE ~ CLEARING SALE. In the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by the Trustees m the Estate of the late Mr Jambs Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, j Olf THE FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS FERNYSIDE, Being JBural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — 1 CiC\ ACRES OF FIRST CLASS XuKJ LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property consist of a comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, (insure 1 for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables, Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered m separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE] BEACH FARM, Being Rural Sections Nos. 23487 and 23488, comprising — IRA ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- JitjU ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OP" THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE wi}l be sold at the same time, consisting of— STOCK, 316 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disc Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep Feeders, 2 Hornsby Tilters, Corn- orußher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Sacks, Winnowing Machine, A very Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool*, Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following : — Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Table?, Washstande and Ware, Piano, Dinirg Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc. We beg to draw special attention to this absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm is so well and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and it b proximity to Ashburton, that it can be confidently regomi mended to Farmers or Investors^ The Beach Farm, is situated close to the properties pf'Meisrs Young, Stewart and diners, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieson Binoe they were originally purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and «c m. \Ugh. sfytte ol cultivation. Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock sharp. Lunoheon Provided. 3ANMRR &, GRAVES, FRiEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 2 198 Auctioneers. HAIR CURLING FLUID. FT! HIS FLUID is a secret recipe, and is JL used by the leading ladies of England and Amerioa, and now used m all the first- class Saloons throughout the world. It is delicately perfumed, and can be recom- mended as a first-class Toilet Preparation. DIRECTIONS. Moiateq th,e hair with the Fluid, and adjust it loosely. As it dries it will show a tendency to curl. Then ran your fingers through it to lighten it up, as you desire, PRIOE— 3s PER BOTTLJS, BY C. G. ELEY, LADIES' HAIRDRESSER. &ew Tfo*k, U.STa. [ J. B, KIRK, » A^ent,



WANTED. rnENIVEB.S ?.tb invited mr the Refresh- JL menb Both and Sale of Race Cards at the St. Patrick's Day Sports. Tenders, ad- dressed to the Secretary, close on Saturday, March 12, at 1 pm. To be addressed to the Secretary, Box 62, Aahburton. 3 63 /"CHURCH Anniversary Service! on Sun- Vy day next at the Tabernacle. Preachers —Morning, Rev. J. Mather ; Evening, Rev. A. Ager. Sale of Work and Gifts i on > Wednesday afternoon, March 16th. 360 WANTED— A Second-hand Threshing Feeder (Stalker). Apply to P. &D. j Dunoan, Wills Street. ___?._; WANTED Known— Special Delivery of our Spec'al Kid Gloves, brown 2/6 per pair, black 2/11 per pur.— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." WANTED Known— New Jackets, Capes, Macintoshes, Millinery, Dreßies, Trimmings for Ladies, Miases and Girls. — W- H. Coixibb, " The Corner.' 1 TO LET— Good Seven-roomed House, Beach road; half-acre land. Apply E. Stephens, Tancred street. 2 121 WANTED— Six»y strong men to try the now Kronio (Blucher).— Mhllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL HORSE^ FAIR. WE shall hold our next Speoial Horse Pair TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, MABCH 10, and are now booking entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER. 3 190 Auctioneer. , SPECIAL ENTRY. HORSE FAIeT MARCH 10. WE SHALL OFFER at the above fixture on account of John Small, Esq., the' folio wing first class horses — Bay GELDING, 4yrs, by Brooklyn, very fast mover. Bay draught GELDING, 4yrs, by Kelvin. Bay draught FILLY, 3yrs, by Lord Cranky. Bay draught GELDING, syra, by Van- quisher, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. K. FRIEDLANDER, i 40 Auctioneer. yio LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AORES GOur> LAND. For full particulars apply to IFRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, TTT E ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited} TT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB! OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. \XT E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CRAXGHAXB" Our this Season's Supply ol 1200 BALES FULL SIHE ANI> FUfcL WEIGHT OOENSAOKS, Which we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald or Lyndhurst Stores, at Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal Support. FRIEDLAHDER BROS. LIMITED. D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycle. /ROUSTS AND OTHERS INTEND- ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINE, CALL AND INSPECT THE "RAMBLER," TBE STRONGEST AND BEST FINISHED MACHINE MADE. D. THOMAS,



BLOZIK -X E A Beats All



The spread of rabbits on B vnks Peninßula is dausing some ponatemation, amongst land- holders. At a meeting at Duvauchellea on gaturday, Feb. 26, it was. state^ that the rabbits had spread as far aB Poit Leyy, and that the silver greys from New Brighton had got aoross. The rabbits previously on the Peninsula were of the Scotch kind. A meeting of the St. Patrick's Day Sports Committee wab held on Tuesday evening— all the members present. A large amount of correspondence was received and dealt with. Various sub-committeea were ap- pointed to carry out arrangements m con- nection with the sports. Entries have been ripeived f rpm Cbmtchflrph and Bunecßn for the oyoling »nd pedestrian events, and given a fine day the sports will no doubt be a great success, as some of the best riders m New Zealand have signified their intention of competing. As will be seen from advertisement elsewhere, entriea close on Friday next, March 11, at 9 p.m. KOZIE XIQA filomt JSoonomiccM