TIMARU SHOW.

The thirty-third annual show of the ITimaru A. and P. Association was held on [Tuesday and Wednesday. Although the Weather was very unfavorable on Wednesday •—the public's day— it cleared about nine o clock and turned out fine during the day. •The attendance was fair. The principal pmetakern m sheep were as under- — 5? "JTV ? G Tripp and F H Smith ; Leicesters, G G Russell and Donal.l Ur&nt; Border Leieesters, J Fleming Douglas, Levels Station; Lincolne, Bruce «ro3. audD Grant; Romney Marsh, Levele ' palate ; Shropshire Downs, R Perry and W ixrant; inbred halfbrcds. Levels Estate; fat wethers, J S Rutherford; freezere, J Mcß?ath ; fat lambs, J Hedley. Cattle- Shorthorns, Gideon Rutherford carried off everything; flrre/ords, J S Rutherfi-id ; Ayrshirer, R Brown ; fat cattle, Moßnde. Ho act— l he following were atnr.ngst the successful exhibitois from this distriot m horses .--Draught horses — Entire horse, John Shearer, Craigellaehie, he. ; entire horae foaled since July 1, 1895, John Sheater, Grand Dake, 1; Robert Clark, Prince Alexander, 2 ; R O {> Jt t Clark, Craigiel ho • enUre horse foaled since July 1, 1897,' John Small, 2 ; gelding, Thorna 8 Taylor, Rodger, 1; gelding foaled since July 1, 1896, John bmall, 1 ; mare m foal or with foal at foot Thomas Taylor, Dawn, 1; dry mare, John Small, Palmer's Pride, 1 ; John Small, Flora, 2; fiily foaled sinoe July Ist, 1895, Thomas ? a , yI °, r ',onf y T Maude ' 1 ' filly fo * led "nee July 1, 1896. John Small, Lady Palmer, 2 ; filly foaled since July l, 1897, John Shearer, Queen of Beauty, 2 ; pair of mares, wet or dry, Thomas Taylor, 1 • best entire with three of his progeny three-years-old and under (prize of £5 5s by the Association), John Small, Vanquishers. Haokneys— Roadster or hack of any age (mare or geld ing) np to 14at weight, Hamish MoJLean Sergeant, 2. Hunters— High jump, MisS Button's Waifaao, sft lin, 1.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. (Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Dbunkennjrss — A Syrian named Lewis Ahmoud was fined 10a or forty-eight hours for having been drank on the railway it»tion, J Vagrancjt.— Thomas Ruseley, for vag. grancy, was fined 10s or forty-eight hours. Judgment Summons,— A civil oase heard on judgment summons was held over for a month. Civil Cases —Ivess v F. Bull £1 10s on •n I O.V. The claim was for en advertise ment of an entire horae, and plaintiff said an 1.0. U. for the amount had been sent to defendant, who returned it signed with de fendant's name. The defence was that no order hid ever been given for the advertise ment, and that the 1.0. U. was not signed by defendant. Plaintiff B aid that as he was about leaving the district he had sent out about two hundred 1.0.Us to debtors, aad defendant had been sent several. Defendant emphatically denied the signature, and was quite siue none of his relations Bigned it Judgment for defendant on the 1.0. U., but not to prejudice the claim for advertising Mr Cuihbertson for defendant, plaint ff m person. — lvetß v A, Protheroe, 15s for papers. Plaintiff for self, Mr Crisp for de fendant. Plaintiff said he had nob allowed defendant a free paper, though he had done so to defendant*) son, who wae|in his employ. It was one thing to do that, and quite another to allow an outsider a paper, and also pay for its delivery. The -defence was that though an order had been given by defendant for the paper, he had stopped it on finding that it did not give the satis faction he expected from it. The paper was paid for up to the stoppage. The son m plain tifrs employ sent on his own paper to his father, and that was nhatwas now being aued for. The books produced showed that only one quarter had been paid for instead of two, as Alleged for the defence, but it was claimed ' for the latter that the payment on Auguet 4, for which a receipt to date had been given was a quittance. The son was acting manager when he gave the receipt, but Mr Ivess held that the giving of such a receipt was not within the scope of his authority. Several witnesses for the defence were heard, and His Worship gave judgment for the 6s owing when the alleged settlement was made.— Oroy v. Crisp, 16s for feather pillows supplied. Mr Purnell for defendant. Mrß Croy said the pillow cases were supplied to witnees by Mrs Crisp to be filled with feathers. , The cases had been filled and taken to Mrs Crißp's house, to be left m the washhouae if Mrs Criep was not at home. The feathers had been so left, and had not been paid for. Claimed 83 for eaoh pillow and denied that the feathers had ever been given m a present. The defence was that the parties' dealing m poultry, etc, had extended over a number of years, and that the feathers were a present, the result of a 3 >cular remark made by Mrs Crisp out of which came the offer of the plaintiff to find the feathers if defendant found the pillow cases. — Mrs Crisp had heard no word of payment for the feathers until four or five months after they had been delivered, when she ceased dealing with Mrs Crpy. Told her she looked upon them as a present, but Mrs Croy could have the feathers back not then, but the week following when Mrs Oroy came m again. Mrs Croy, howevar, would noc have the feathers and demanded the money. Had no objection to pay for the feathers, though as a faot they were no use to her, butdid object to paying the exorbitant price of 16s, which was tod muoh like black niailing, and 6d per lb was the price m town for best feathers. The feathers were available whenever Mrs Croy wanted them. Other evidence corroborative having been taken His Worship said no bargain had been made apparently, and Mrs Croy had better go and get her feathers back. — The following cases were not defended and judgment was given for the plaintiffs— Brown v Scott; £1 18s ; Ivess v Santy, 15a ; Digby v Allison, 10s ; Patterson v O'Kane, 17s 6d ; Coohrane v Greenaway. £5 17s 3d. "

CRICKET.

The following team has been seleoted to represent) the Ashburton County Association against the Selwyn County Assooiation on Saturday next, namely : — Maodonald, Lambie, and Robertson (Rakaia) ; W. Smith (Waterton) ; Beckett, Denshire, Rusßell, G. Andrews, Cromie, Crisp and Hart (Ashbur ton). Emergencies — Maraden (Aahburton), and Norrißh (V^atertqn). Play will com mence at 1} a.m, The following will represent the ABhbur ton Tennis Clnb m their match with a scratch Ashburton team on the Domain Oval to-morrow, commencing at one o'clock ■harp :— Steward, Salmond, Cox, Upton, Grant, Fooks, Hobbs, Friedlander, Nicoll, Owen, Beymour ; emergencies — Hardy, Bhorland, Johnston, Rollitt. The following will represent the eoratoh team :— Denshire, G. Andrewi, C. Andrews, Marsden, Crisp, Revell, Amos, Hart, McSherry, Baigent, Morrisey, Cromie } emergencies — Beokett, L, Fi Andrewes.

News m Brief.

Mr Lambert's universal branding appara tus is advertised m this ießue, and it will be seen that he will be present at the Show to-morrow. Extensive arrangements have been made to make suitable provision for the crowd of visitors to the show being provided with a tea far above the average at the Primitive Church to-morrow. This ia to be followed by a superior class concert. Mr Kersel has for some time past been training a large choir, and judging from the rehearsals, th b Selections are as near perfection as possible^ There is a full vocal and instrumented programme, and altogether there is agrea treat m store for those going to the Primitive Church to-morrow.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

ic United Press Association — By Electric /. Telegraph— Copyright - Received Wakapuaka October 27, 945 am, »' Guardian Office 1010 n-m g French Marines for Pekin. c £ hanghai, October 26 ! Thirty Frmch marines have been sent to Pekia. The Disarmament Scheme St. Petersburg, October 26 It is 6tited r.uat the Ozar's inter national disarmatnent proposals is based upon his knowledge of th« impoverishment of the Pussian peasantry owing to taxation and exactions for military Bervice. Obituary. London, October 27 Lieutenant General Sir William H. Qoodenough, commanding the troops * m South Africa, and the Hon^ Edward George Boyle, son of Lord Glasgow.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Ootober 27, 9-15 a-m, Guardian Offioe 9 43 a«m The Nengher-Norton Brutality. Sydney, October 27 Meagher was committed for trial for assault on Norton. The rf Clean Shirt " Premier. The Rev Mr Forsaith, New Zealand's " clean shirt " Premier, is dying. [Mr Forsaith's term was from August 31, 1854, to September 2, of the same year— lust long enough to require a change of linen.] °

Latest Items.

Funeral.— The funeral of the late Sister Mary St. Justina Comyn, of the Monastery of the Holy Name, took place thia morning. After Requiem Mass had been Baid m the Catholic Ohuroh, the body was conveyed to theAahburton cemetery and interred. Thß prooeaaioa a* it passed through the town was m the following order— Scholars from the Convent School, two Sisters, acolytes m I vestmentß, golden crucifix, two priests m full veßtments, the coffin, pall bearers, choir, and coaches containing Slaters, followed by a large number of friends

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_»j.___________________________________ _> I Henry Stephenson. HiNRY bTEPHENSON, (Guccessor to Alfred Harrison,) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock JLr.,, roduo °i Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock, bearing Sales of Stook, Household Furnli ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o tno county. Advances made on Goods placed m mv hands for Sale. ' FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearly new. _ CHAFF, OATB,""WHBAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Bmall Quantities. w . Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and m , vnn Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from SOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, A UOTIONEER. FOR SALE-Black " GehluTg "goo-Thi saddle or light harneesf excelled



THE AUSTRALIAN Widows' Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established m 1871. Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue* ... £210,000 mHR ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New X Zealand that attaches to Policies ihe condiiion of Non-Porfeituke and Absolttte Exemption From Payment of Prkmiums, while the assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated through any kin i of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example. — If a man aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with prrfitp, payable at 60 or previous death, and he btcamo per- manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previous death. Christohurch Directors: VVm. Chrystall, Esq. (Chairman), A E G Rhodes, Esq, Wm. Recce, Feq Head Office for New Zealand ; 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. C J FOWLER, Resideut Seoretary C J OWEN, District Seoretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Aahburton Evkn a glanrse ar, their windows will show that Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the lending tailors and outfitters.— (Advi)



<-iMfc^— — l SEASONABLE GOODS_AND PICNIC DELICaCIE* FLETCHER BROS. JJAVE m Stock the following Summer Delfjacies:— lanifib^&JSus IJil"?™^ 881 P tiDß ComedMuttou 2ib tins Stewed Tripe 9h [• « ° ast MuttQn 21b tinß R °aßt Beef 2i!b tins Preaerved Peas . fib ! f*Zl 2 * lb '»■ P«>«rved Peache. lib tins Preserved Duck 1b £1 ( ] n ? h ******* 2 * lb «ne Preserved Apricofci 1 and 21b tins Preserved Duck lJh S "* ford .*»?»ge Hb tins Cambridge Saiwge , lt ard Green Peas * }5 J " 8 f ?° O6e , m J £ U y llb tins German Sausage * llbtiasßlackCurraotPndding llb U^ 00 "bery Pud- , lib tins Apple Puddfeg* *3B* Tk v « Chutney Sauce, & 0 , & 0 *o ' SHEEP GETTING, FOWL NETTING, making one of the Finest Displaya m inteTbury. P * ° P l ° * feW da y"» DINNER WARhi AiSD TEA WAKE. Note the Addre3a— FLETCHER BROS. EAST STREET, AraBuSSS. "SSf'igg^tnn., CHWSTCHDRCH. Whotaale andf.Set.il Ag.nt. foe Nim o .nd BWrt Etatdud S e el 3 . Few Zealand Insuraßce Company BSTABLIS h"bd° : "~1. _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THBPBEMIEB AIO>"wiAIiTHIBST COLONIAL NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY — FIRE AND MARINE RISKS ALSO,- -i?/SATS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0.. ACCEPTED AT LOWEST WRRENT RATES E. W. HANMER AGENT MELL OR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. •pOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND S HOES WE STANDALONE. We do tie Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men'a Good shooters, 9s 6d ; Children's Atkle strata I« . Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5a 6d ; Men's G^od Bluohers, 2 lid. T^ 9 ' U * Thoaßandß of ether piira at the same Cutting Pricen. yoiV?" ™"' " GO ° D BiST ~ B OO° T '^ that will .v.d tie we«, b. „„ MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE, TANORED STREET, ABHBUPT3N



SPRING 1898 SUMMER "^TE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m cur E 3 tabli B hment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household FurnMiiutf Deparhnen* wiS"^ f r g l a Ti^ti^^"^*"'?**'-"* "n01,,, m ., tether Squares, Bugs aud Mats. uurcains « yuiltß » Art Muslins, aud ull *;ze ß m Cupel THE DRESS AND L'LOUSE M \T£KIALS exfeptSy w'elU^ * * Wt * "*° Cunßider *• *»* - these Department, AS USUAL OUR A//////?e^ tf Mantle Showroom I- rep,e,e with Stylfah -£-^5-^ Art, wnioh .„ AT OUR CLOTHING AND MBROBBY COUNTERS n. - .„»„„ „ «. » :^ e^; O|u o, D o. x^ r , Tie . and 81lirt8> — (o) GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. (o) K L h ? K U OSEN R F EDU ° ED "S* 1O « P er Ton SOAP " 3IS P er CaM p :: §s s T HAMS 4ND BACON-A Choice lot ofSidc,. RoU., »«•««-« g ,*W, — (0) — A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK:— JA A S ST^D, MA ol^iE E ' M^S' SALTPETRE, ChY>TALS Bio^ ' tHIffIPTbwUKS, BI £oi)A, B^UP f STARCH, SALT, bOAP ' Etc,, Etc : JOHN ORR^ND CO., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW ~MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED id my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. rjIHE CANTERBURY WOOL BALeU^ been fixed a8 follow* viz .-Cbriat. church Sale- on NOVEMBER 3, NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10. 1899. Timaru Sales- DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. D. TlfO M A S, 10 187 » ASHBURTON. BICYCLES. — BICYCLES. £20 — .Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated " CRESCENT " Bicycles. INCLUDING MUDGUAEDS, LAMP, & BELL. niHESE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade Am*rio* n n« i «»» j . tL iL.'W** tap—'-".. -< «.■ JhSsvsra SHEEP SHEARS. &HEEP SHEARS. • WB h.v. now to hood our Seuon's stook of ». B. A. & Trades Unionists And Torksy and WuhU* Oil Stones. ' GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Supar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHUROH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forka. ! CKOCKERYWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY I CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY ! BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. ' I i SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, M £S T n.! ODSE ' BTJRNET T STOEET, ASHBUKTON. , I - I I



[ Public Notices. ' [advertisement.] frn O TH E E D I T 0 R. I 7" i IB,— The local representative of theagents or the Sterling bicycle, Mr Priest, has taken the ( rouble to make public a number of state- ments concerning mo, which, us an amateur, 1 canuot allow to pass without contradiction. lne y may be summarised aa follows :- --1. lhat I have aoted badly towards the bterlmg pecp'e m riding a Waverley at » recent roce meeting, instead of the Sierlii.g on which L had previously won a race or two; 2. That ihu agents of another bicycle T' ce m u pay ! n S me < an *nw*eur) to do this; 6. lhat I had repeatedly applied to the Sterling j.erpi* f nr some matPMnl reward for winning on >h..! m <>hine It ihesounarKe. were true, I : h,.nld be unfit to remain amonga' the amatfurs, and as the O'iginat«\r ot the charges has nob nad the minliDets to give to his admission that the charges are Dateless the same publicity he gave to thf m when he made them m the hearing of well- known and reputable persons, I am com- pelled to take this mode of putting myself right. For althoDgh only a humble and a very young member of the amateur athletic circle m Ashburton, I am anxious to make f and to keep a reputation for Btraight going land straight acting. The real explanation of this curious affair is that the Sterling I agent made the mistake of over-estimating I me, and he thought I was going to win on I another make of machine. But my ohief I reason for accepting an offer of a Waverley I mount was to enable me to let my brother- have my Bterling-»« w , not Messrs Morrow, I Bassetb and Co.'s. by the way. The other I reason was that I found the Waverley was a I nrst-elass machine I am, etc., 1 10 239 CHARLES O. WILLIS. I ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. I SPRING MEETING. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29. I R°OKA*AKERS or their Assistants will I XJ JS 01 be allowed on the Course under I any pretmce whatever, and if detected will I be removed and prosecuted. I By Order, I W. SIMPSON, 1 10 236 Secretary. I ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNO IL. I A PPLICATIONS are invited for the I ■£*- position of Foreman of Council's labor J gang ; "Iso foe Water Rangers, Laborers, and I for Driver and Horse for water c*rr. J Particulars may be seen at tne Borough j Council Office, where applications will be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 31st I IDBt. CHARLES E. FOOKS, I W220 Town Cle.k. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY. T)URSUANT to the terms of the Banka J_ and Bankers Act, 1830, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, FRIDAY, the 28th day of OCTOBKR, 1398, From 12 o'clock noon, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Part Holiday ac the Ashburton and Rakaia Offices of the undermentioned Banks : — THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRAITA, Limited, G. E Toluurst, Resident Inspector. THE BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES, E. J. Finch, Inspector. THE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA, H. K. Bethune, Acting Inspector. THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, C. G. Teqetmeier, General Manager. ASHBUETON SHOW. W. EDWARDS WILL SUPPLY PUBLIC LUNCH on Show Ground— 2s. Tea— l?. The Public may rely upon a really good Cup of TEA. The Tea used is specially supplied by Jameson, Anderson & Co., Christchurch. W. EDWARDS. 10 204 MATT. B. SHAW, PHOTOGRAPHER, WISHES to inform owners of all kinds of Animals that he has an Apparatus capable of taking a clear picture m the one- hundredth part of a second, and that ho is ready to take all kinds of animal life pictures, from a racehorse m full gallop down to a pet pussy performing her toilet. Those desirous of having a GOOD Photo- graph may leave their addresses at Mr Davis's Royal Hotel, Ashburton, where they can be shown samples of Mr Shaw's work done Bixteen years ago, as well as pictures of to-day, amongst the latter interiors of Ashburton places of business, the exeoution of which he challenges all competitors to excel. Portraits can be arranged for at Mks Robottom's Studio— finished m style. 10 258 T^OR RELIABLE MACHINES at Lowest Prices go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English t»nd American Bicyoles try the Eclipse Cycle Works. 6 First-class Models to select from. FOR Bicycles on the Easiest Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Wcrks. JEISQUIJaXES INVITED. FOR thorough Repairs afa Shortest Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. ;FOR the best selection of Cycle Accessories, including Inflatorß, Bells, Saddles, Handle »»rs, Grips, Pedals. Chains, Chain Wheels, r£? n 7?£ Latn pa, Lubricating and Burning Oilß, Cham Lubricant, etc, go co THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET,



Entertainments. O^DFELL 0 S 1 HAL L, Ashbu.ton. Lessee and Manager- Mr Tom Pollard. ' Ireasurer-Mit W. O. ui.livan THE EVENT OF AN EVENTFUL YEAR, FOR POSITIVELY ONE NIGUT ONLY. SHOW NIGHT, FEIDAY OCTOBER 23, THE PEOPLES'S FAVOURITE Po ' lart1 '^ Opera < ompanj SEVENTY IN NUMBER, Including & n Orchestra of Tec. First prodnotion m Aehburton of the wocid famed I muß'oal comedy "IDT TO"WIT." Produced \,y ar.angement with Messes Uilljamson & ASUSGROVB, and with all the original JSeenery, Wardrobe, & Effects, bollard a Popular Prices— 4a, 3*, & 2a. Box plan at H. al. Jones. / FRED VV. DUVAL, 1U Itjl Bußineße Manager.  E. VV. HANMEb! E, W. HANMBfi I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the . m Farmers who were olients of the old nrm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with 7h 71 I h huß& u B ia the paßb done business, I that 1 shall be represented at theStock Sales held m the Ashburcon County m the future ' having made arrangements with Mb J. R* Bland to aot as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be oarefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I shall ocoupy the old offices which I have been m for the past cix years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the Bgenoiea already established there. B EDWARD W. HANMER, ABhbarton, Octob. r 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mebs Btore m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which ma y b ° entrusted to me. The Firßt Sale will t>G neld on DECEMBER 2nd, 7n?K w* W °l l Bhould be forwarded by the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued ivimP/t 6^™ 10 make advances FREhi OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward Rate! Ck " aDd Twin ° at LoW6Bt Current E. W. HANMER. 10 108 JOHN R - BLAND « 108 Auctioneer. "DAVID THOMAS^ ARCADE HORSE SALE. SATURDAY, "OCTOBER 29. r\JS ACCOUNT of the Ashburton Trotting SATTJRnA 8 V T e -n^,i akiDg P laCo °° OAIURDAY, I. will hold my Sale at 11.30 a.m. PRESENT .ENTRY-20 HEAD. 10 2PI D.THOMAS, w * il Auctioneer. AROADB. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898. MY Next HORSE FAIR will be hel on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENIRIEB. DAVID THOMAS, . Auctioneer. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends ot Mr Roderick Bremner are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved son, Geokoe Donald will move from his residence, Fairfield. on SATURDAY, 29th, mat., at 11 a.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., mm Undertakers. NICOLL BROS. CJiIfITRAL AUCriON ROOMS to fruitererTand others. "^CTE have received a consignment of 40 oasiss 40 OK ORANGES, LEMONS, PINES, BANANAS, ONIONS, Etc., All m prime condition, and we can sell well under Chnstohurch prices. NICOLL BROS. 10 211 V. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHE <8. FOR SALE at a reduced price, viz,, »?3 W& <sdl per acre. 143 acres. 143 SEAFIELD DISTRICT, being R.S., 29024, the property of Mr W. A. Knapman, who has decided to sell at ft sacrifice. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. LAMBEimT UNIVERSAL Sheep & Sack Brand. MR G. LAMBERT will be on the Show GroundsTO-MORROW, when he will SHOW THE WORKING OF HIS BRAND. T i e 7 e^u E ? tate , have been ÜBin 8 this BRAND for the last three days with perfect success, the first day branding nix hundred and sixty lambs with Two Pints of Branding Fluid, without a single blotoh, and branding one hundred and fifty without removing the Sheepownera and Farmers are requested to bring the Measurements and Designs of their Brands. ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN 10 242 Obajghead & BERRYMANhave jußt opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the most fashion- able patterns and beat qnality Buitings as now worn at Home, which oannob be m



HAMPdTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. ' RATE NOTICE. ESTIMATE. Eeceiptß. £ 8 d Fqnds m hand 159 6 11 Rate at Jd m £ ... ... 131 3 n 290 10 10 Expenditure. £ s d Public Workß & Maintenance 290 10 10 Under the Town Districts Act, 1881, Sections 37 and 38, and the Rating Acb, 1894 Sections 37 to 44, and the Rating Act, 1894, Amendment Act, 1895. sections 3, 4 and 5. PUBLIC NOTICeTs hereby given that ib is the intention of the Hampstead Town Board, at their next meeting, on ££I?^' Novemb « 11, 1898, to make a GENERAL RATE of one halfpenny m the pound (}d m £) on all rateable properties m the District, for the period commencing on April 1, 1898, and ending on March 31, 1899, payable m one Bum on December 1, 1898, and that the Rate Biok is open for inspection at my Office, Burnetb Street. Ashburtoa, till November 11, 1898, between the houra of 9. 30 a.m. and 1 p.m. J. C. BELL, Clerk to Hampstead Town Board. October 27, 1898. 10 238 Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RE-ERVE FUNDS (British Console, etc.) .„ ... £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS.' Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christohurob. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Saimbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST, CHURCH. £30,000Tt0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed oan be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JAB. NATHL. HAMEE, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; 216 Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m Sbock Pianos, Violins at all prices, Melodions (with bell attached), Accordions from lQa, Whistles, Mouth Organs, Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, etc. Violins a speciality. Music and songs of every description, a fresh supply just to hand from Is per sheet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO la a seven octave, full Trichord Piano, steel frame, made m London, guaranteed for tea years, £39 Cash. Easy terms if required. The|| cheapest instrumenb ever offered to the Ashburton public. VIOLIN TCJITIOJ* Papila thoroughly taught ab reasonable oharges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET , OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, I 1



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