CORRESPONDENCE.

* (We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by oar correspondents} ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLU TO THB EDITOR. Sib, — Referring to "Tinwald Member's letter m your issue of last evening, allow me to say I agree that had your ieporte given a full report of what I am informec took place at the above Club's Commit tei meeting on Tuesday evening, he would havi indeed been unmerciful, but hia lack o mercy would have been toward Messri Gates and Co. What I believe took place is thab Messrs Gates, Doherby, and Hampbor attended the meeting and were prepared tc act on the Committee. A contested eleotion for chiirrr.BD i«ok place, the result being the defeat of Mr Gates. Instead of taking their beating like true sportsmen, these S.ntlemen have thought fit to te&jgn m a uff. I cannot agree with your correspondent that men who acb like spoilt children because they cannot get their own way are a loss to any olub, and I have no doubt he will find that raoing will flourish m Ashburton with oub the valuable assistance of Messrs Gates, Doherty, and Hampton,— l am, etc, A.R.C.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, — Having been absent; from ABhburton for a day or bwo, I have only just seen a lebber m your columns signed "E. P. Harris," whioh is probably a norn deplume, as I cannot find thab bhere is any person of that name here. Allow me to assure your cor respondent, however, whoever he may be, thab my remarks had no more speoial reference to the winner of the two bioyole races than to the winner of the two toot races. I wrote against a growing praotice among a certain olass of athletes, pedes, trians, and cyolists, of concealing their true form from bhe handicappers. My conten tion was that the bona fide amateur should do his best to asßist the handicapper m correctly estimating hia quality. Your correspon dent is certainly wrong m implying that public performances are tbe only consider ation to be taken inbo accounb m amabeur raoing, although, of course, bhab would be oorreob wibh regard bo professional contests or horse raoing. This is jueb the mistake thab lies ab the root of the decadence of amateurism, which will continue as long as men are fonnd m its ranks who think chat their form should be kept dark until, being revealed by public performances, it can no longer be concealed. The views expressed by "E. F. Harris " support my contention that many persons who claim to be amateurs are not so m the true sense of the term, or they would aim at getting the poat of honor at the start. Your correspondent's letter is merely intended as a defence of a rider who, I am pleased to learn, had no idea he had been treated too leniently by the handi capper, even after winning the first raoe with apparent ease. — I am, etc., Amateur.

FIRE IN DUNEDIN.

Beid & Gray's Premise? Destroyed. £20,000 Damage. United Preiß Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Dunedin, October 20 A fire broke oub ab bwo o'clock this morning m tbe premises of Messrs Reid & Gray. From the statement of Payne, the night vatchman, the fire must have Btarted m the pattern department. Payne was at work m the blacksmith's departmeat, near the Crawford Street end of the premises. When he observed the fire he immediately gave bhe alarm. A fierce south-easterly gale was blowing and m a comparatively short time the fire spread from the pattern shop through into Princes Street, completely demolishing the car penter', shop, with its elaborate machinery and tools, and also all the finished goods m the storerooms of the three-storey building facing Princes Street. The flames were so fierce thab all bhe brigade could do waß to keep them from spreading to Shacklock's foundry and tbe offices adjoining. The entire establishment was valued at £80,000, and one-fourth has been destroyed. Mr Gray, junr., estimates the loss at fully £20.000. The fire broke oat iv the middle block of buildings, completely destroying thab porbion from bhe centre to Princes Streeb, but little or no damage was done to the Crawford Streeb end. On the second and third floors of the building were stored a number of bicycles and a quantity of finished goods. Tbe insurances m Reid and Gray's fire are £15,000 m the National — divided equally among the New Zealand, Standard, Nor wich, North German, Commercial, North British, South British, Pbceaix, Victoria, United, and Guardian offices. j

A MAD FATHER.

♦ United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright. Auckland, Ootober 19 j Frederick Allen George Cotterell, a retired { English solicitor, Mount Albert, got out of bed thiß morning and entered the- bedroom of hiß daughters— Beatrice 16, and Florence 14--and assailed them by etriking them on tbe head with a stone hammer. The girls are unable m consequence of their injuries bo make a sbatement. It appears he boughb a revolver a few days ago, bub bhe family hid ib away. He met Dr Walker a month ago, and said bhab people were going to attaok hie house and family, and he would repel them. Dr Walker thinks he is suffer ing from mental delusions. Cotterell was arreßted on bhe charge of assaulting his daughters with intent bo do giievoua bodily harm.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

-=rr-. * : I A meeting qf bhe Committee of the Tinwald Raoing Club was held oa Wednes day nighb for bhe purpose of kiansacting Borne routine business. There was a good attendance, and after the ordinary business bad been disposed of, the position of racing matters m the county was discuaaed. The Chairman reported upon tbe business tranß* apbed ab the conference of delegates appointed by Sir George Clifford, and stated that the resolution passed by the Tinwald Club had been practically accepted. Votes of thanks were passed to the Chairman and the President (Mr Buckley) for bheir aotion m endeavoring to form a club strongly repre sentative of the sporbing genblemen of the distriot. Regret was expressed thab a representative meeting of members of the several olubs had not been called, so that opporbunity might be given bo enable a representative roll of officers to be eleoted. The following motion was passed— That a vote of thanks be tendered to the delegates for their aotive interest m endeavoring to form a strong representative olub for the county, and that the Committee regrets the action of the conference m appointing the offioers of the new club, thus debarring the members of the olubs from exercising their manifest rights to elecb their officials from bhe said members, whom ib had been decided to aooepb without ballot.

News m Brief.

» : The Ashburton Drapery Company an nounce a special display of seasonable millinery, etc., on Saturday nexb, 22nd inst. The programmes for the Borough Sohool ooncerb, to be given to-morrow (Friday) evening m the Oddfellows' Hall, are oiroulated with this issue of the Guardian. Ladiea will find a choice display of spring and Bummer goods ab Mr Andrew Orr's, including all bhe latest and most fashionable materials m drew goods.

THE LATEST.

__* Home and 3f oroiga. -^ United Press A-soeiation— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright * _' Received Wakapuaka October 20, 9-25 a-m, 7 j Guardian Office 10-8 a-m £ 'ihe Upheaval m France. a Paris, October 19. c Morfi French cruisers are beini; 'f hurriedly prepared at Toulon. All * officers are being recalled to their _ posts. , > Mr Chamberlain. ; * London, October 19 g Mr Chamberlain has returned from 3 his visit to America, and has expressed | J a hope that the Anglo-American. | alliance will be speedily realised. i Received Wakapuaka October 20, 10-10 a.m I Guardian Office, 11 30 a.m. \ Penny^Postage. Washington, October 19 The Amerioan Government proposes the inauguration of a system of penny postage with Great Britain, France, and Germany. The adhesion of the British scheme is assured. —

Australian.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 20, 1010 a-m Guardian Office 11-30 a-m Inland Rivers. Sydney, October 20 The Legislative Assembly adopted by 58 to 15, tbe federation resolution dealing with the control of inland rivers. Extensive Fire. Melbourne, October 20 Goldsborough and Mort's tallow and glue factory, Saltwater River, has been destroyed by fire. The damage was j extensive. I

SPORTING.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB j United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph Oamaru, October 20 There is fine weather for the first day's races. Results : — Spring Handicap Hurdle Race, ot 40 soys ; If mile. — Liberator 1, Glenore 2. Dundee also started, but ran off. Time— 3.29. Dividend— £2 13s. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; six furlongs. — Briea 1, My Lord 2, Pioneer 3. All Bt.rted but Miss Otley. Time — 1.20. Divi dend—£ I lis.

PHASES OF THE MOON. OCTOBER.

D H M Last quarter .„ .... 8 535 a.m New moon ... .„ 16 0 7 a.m First quarter ._ ... 22 839 p.m Full moon ' ... 29 11 48 p.m

_ THB AfIHBUiiTOJN GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, OIIOiJER 20, 1898



I STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR, Etc. have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOUR .3S Ss Per Ton, which is equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, so now is the time to bake your own Bread if you wish to save money. Remember we are selling Best Roller Floor for 2s per Saok less than lowest Obristchurch advertised prices. See daily papers. WE ARE SELLING :— BEST KEROSENE lower than Christchurch P.ics. WOVRI.TY WRINGERS lower than anyone m the Trade MNa m v r*wsS» '* P "' oeß M Bd l er,i . Bed l * yur Ohristoharoh establishment HUN A MEL WARE at 20 per cent r»dncii.n f AND OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glassware, Earthenware, and China- ware Department. WE beg to inform our numerous Customers and the Publio generally that we have given our Home Buyer striob instructions to buy obly the fin<ab quality _f goods from the best Staffordshire acd Continental Souses suitable tor the Colonial JHarßetS, and a glance round onr Glasaware and Crockery Depa, tment wili convince anyone that our buyer has tarried out our inatruotiona to the !.««- : and jwwe ouy tor prompb Oaab and do an enormoaa Business, we are enabled to Sella. JUGS-500 SETS TO OHOOSE EROM AND 50 DIEPEREIsT PATTERNS AND SHAPES. A » gyle Shape Beaded Shape vs^m^ saß^ gs^^ bnjA ' Shell Shape WE also.hold large Stocks of P!ated:Ware, Cutlery, etc., t>nitable for useful Wcddina Present*, which we have ma-ked ajv-ryjlow Pricea to or ake io.m for otherfcfcipn enlt just to hand. * r FLETCHER BROS.. C VSH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND. CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale arjd[(Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair'a Standard Seeda. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. — — :x: GREAT REDUCTIONS/ FLOUR REI UCKD £3 lO* rer Ton KRROSJ-NJS „ 3* per Case K)AP M s per Bor TEA „ 3d per lb HAMS AND BACON-A Ohoice lot of Sides, Rolls, and Hams/guaranteed grain fed. Try it. * OALIFORNIAN F f MTS-Ju 9 b Landed P eflM Peaches, Apricots, which will be found delioious, and Oheaj er than freah fruib. A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LAN] ING AND IN STOCK 1 :— \ ' 1 A ?JP£' T ™ ALMONDS, ARROWROOT,! B 4SSSXt . BLUE * BAKING POWDER, B 9XSbt„ BISCUITS, CAHRA WAY SEEDS," °oJ??S???rro 00 ;ESF- CURRIE POWDER! 18 * CREAM of TARTAR, CORNFLOUR, °9SS^ CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OE MEAT EIGS. GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS, KEROSENE LIME JUICE, JAMS, MAftMALADE, MATCHES M ? ST £l£^ OATMEAL, RAISINS, SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BIOE ifeULPHUR, SHEEP TONGUES, SODA. JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, * STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. (X) — "DTDT TPd The Teachers, Sbudenbs, Pockety Family, and the Canter- X->XX> I JrjOi bury Bibles, various sizes and Bindings. Prayers and Hymns, Church Praise, Sankey's Hymns— Latest Edition*. T>/ r> \/~\~|7~C! Latest Works at Published Prices for Cash. Libraries anp- X> V/ VJ JjlO • plied with any works procured from London, America, or else- where as quickly as possible. A good select iom of .Reward Books, Standard and Poetical Works m stock. ' CRICKET, TENMS, CROQUET, AND HOCKEY, Material from Besb London Makers TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. FANCY GOODS^eL oSiSiVfcx.0 SiSiVfcx. £__• Cases and Companions, Purses, Pockeb Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glasswate. "TV/TTTQT^I THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albania •i-'X KJ D±\J • Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violin*, Flates Brass Instruments, Autoharf a. Pianos on H're for Concerts and Entertainments. T>T A "\TOft Brimamead and Sons, Haake, Wagner, Hopkioson, Collard X XxjLJli \JkJ» and Collard, Spaethe, Gosa and Kallman, and tthera. Caßh or Term.'. gent for Milner and Thompson. 013 fr ATV ft £ he Ncedhßm j 1?e ». Chicago Company, New England fJ-tUjTilJ^ &. Convpan^a-.d W 1C N QFW * rdß . CYCLES .—"JSZJSSL SE™""- v - lo * »— * CIRCULATING LIBRARY. IL M. JONES,



j BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST XpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FJEtlUmiuATSDhll* JBXtO**., Limited., DAVID THOMA?, THF. -N.z.. farmers cJO-itjp-i__RA r riv_E_ 8»OCIATION OF CAISTERBURY, Limited,, oa ALBERT ROBERTS, AO-HUNT. Ashburton. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT OOMPANY, LIMITED. ' 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. SPRING 1898 SUMMER :o: XTTE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- tiea for the Season, In our Household Furnishing: Department Will be fouDd a Choioe Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full rangeß of Laoe Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes m Carpet Squares, Ruga and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected, AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom la replete wibh Stylish ani Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies are cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR OLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS Tiie chief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Tie 3 and Shirts, and bhe Large Stock of Suibing Tweeds. — (o) — Wo are m Business. VVe wanb bo be busy, and bo keep busy, bherefore it iB to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it. The best service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible. fcgT We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Departrmnt make it compulsory for us to deoline to make up Costumes other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOIi & OUTFITTER. /^VUR Stock consists of all the LATEST AND MOS I" FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that ib is possible to procure, and_ab prices bhat cannob be beab m the brede. I THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under bhe superintendence of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SOARVES, lObTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Etc. OOOT DICPARTMENT. We would Specially direct your atttntion to our Large Stock of Ladict.' and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of really very superior makes | m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY I'XECUTED by Fir6t Class Workmen. W. SPARROW, EAST STREET. 10 7 MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA ROOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. TjlOR GOOD OHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICFS— Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps,' la ; Ladies'. Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 43 lid. Thousands of c ther pairs ab bhe same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD E_SY EOOT, one thab will stand the wear, be sure you go to MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURT DN DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPLETE STOOK OP SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADE?, CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. r>_Etl3ts)S GOODS XIV GREAT VARIETY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves aud Corsets. 100 dozen Men's New Sc»rve3 and Bows, lovely shades. Men's Shirts, O.llar?, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order from 70s, Carpets, Lineolums* Floorcloths. Splendid Stook of Ladiea* and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoep. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR.



| F. FERRIMAN. .. . - .{ FOR SALE A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LKASK. Situate IJ mile ftom Ashburiot:. riTHE Property consists of twenty aores oi JL hind, well watered and fenced, to- gether with a well built three-roomed House, ■ Ch.ffhou.c. She', P'gsty, and Fowlhouec. i I his bhould prove a splendid chance for a working man, as a small figure will be ao* oepted for the goodwill. Full partieulara on application f. ff brim an For sale. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. T HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, IJL situated aB above, which should be a oapital site for a nice residence, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which is superior m some respects to having a park of your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where* as the cost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all. Early inspec- tion invited. Further particulars on application. F, FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THRESHING PLANT m good order, engine by Aveliog and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TCP DRESMNG. TTK)R your Lawn, the best mixture ob- JD taiuable is fine Green Bone Dust. Pub up m one and bwo lb. bags. F. FERRIMAjST, FOR SALE 7 A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills, Street. Good value aud a cotnfortabl. home, m closo proximity to Domain and Public Sohool, Fi'M particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. Important Notice. OWlrfGr to extensive alterations and re- pairs to the promi.es, and to make room for the workmen, I have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, UKAPERY, & BOOTS. The New Season's (foods are now m, and tbis is a first-class opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dress for che coming holi- days. I have also instructed MitF. E. BAILEY, who is now m charge of the Crockery, Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS ARE ALL OF |THE BEST QUALITY, AKD PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 10 16 RAMBLER BICYCLES. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- ment of the Neatest, Strongest, and ; most Comfortable Maohines m the market. THE RAMBLE R RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted 'with Dunlop Valves, eto. I Cyclists and others are invited to c.U and inspeob these machines. Terms and Prioes Easy for RAMBLERS 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. great display " OF Summer JNorelties NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS In all the Latest Textures and Colour* ings m Serges, Tweeds, Venetian Cloths, etc , eto. Fancy Trimmings, Gimpa and Braids to match. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Designs, Ohoice Colouqngs. PRINTS. PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at 4Ad per yard. OHOIOE PATTERNS, LAIEST NOVELTIES In BELTS, GLOVES, COLLARS ani CUFFS, LAOE SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN* SHADES, VEIL NETS, &0,, fa. % fa. A. P. Williamson* CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER adored wwt,



.1.1 .1 I Public Notices. TO LET. THE Back Premises of the Old Towr Hall from November 17 next. Offen will be received up to 5 p.m., of the 31al inst. Particulars on application to - n J. SEALY. 10 1 52 or CHAS. KEID. ASHBURTON CLUB AND M.S.A. THE Half-Y«arly General Meeting of Members will held at, • he Club Rooms on TUESDAY NEXT, the 25th inst., _t 8 p.m. Business : To receive TU f Ycnrly Balinoe Sheet. To Elect Six Members of Committee, And General. W.HORNE, 10 ISS Secretary. NEW GOODS. WATCHES, J. V. de BEER, CLOCKS, J. v. de BEEB, JEWELLERY, J. V. de BEER. E. P. WARE, J. V. do BEER. REPAIRS, J. V. de BEER. FOR GOOD VALUE IN WATOHES, OLOOKS, E, P. WARE, JEWELLERY, REPAIRS, J. V. DE BEER, LATE OF MELBOURNE& OHRISTOHUROH (Successor to S. Salek) SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. —_-___ "PIOR RELIABLE MACHINES ab Lowesb Prices go to TH3 Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works, _5 First-class Models to select from. FOR Bicycles on bhe Easiest Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Wifh. ENQUIRIES I3NVITJ?.I>. POR thorough Repairs ab Shortest Notice try THE Eolipse Cycle Works. FOR the best selection of Cycle Accessories, including Ir flatore, Bellp, Saddles, Handlo Bars, Grips, Pedals, Chains, Chain Wheels, Cranks, Lamps, Lubricating and Burniog Oils, Chain Lubricant, etc., go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET. m _ „ §.* _-* < a -i '£ <=> | Ph | £ Q m. eh c d q 9 «o i m i— i M a, j|.E s El g <,2 Ss \ 4 cd 63 ® s n Oj S "§ ffl r I ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. FIVE POUNDS REWARD. THE above REWARD will be Paid to any Person who will furnißh evidence , that wilt lead to the Conviction of any one 5 guilty- of Stealing Plants or Flowers from . i the Domain. I By Order,



*^ —————— T— ______ _^_^ VVar_.-*u FREfcH Flounders, Whibebaib, Crayfish, and all kinds of fish to-night by express.— j. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 10 156 WANTED Known— lf you want Boots and Shoes go to C. Hawkins, Tin- wald. Women's Strap Shoes 3a 6d, Women's Leather Laca Shoes 4? 6d, Men's Shooters 7s 61, Children's equally cheap— all for c_Bh __^ 10 145 FOR SALE— Black Gelding, good m saddle or light harness ; excellent buggy horse. — Apply office of this paper. WINDSOR Magazine for September; The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, The Christian— (cheap editions) ; A Master of Mysteries, The Blue Flag, Courtship and Chemicals, The Voyage of the Puio Way, The Story of Sylvia, Life of Gladstone, 6d. Published prices for cash.— H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN. -Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Lateßt Styleß m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality ' guaranteed. Ladies own material made up. EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, name'y Partridge Cochins, Golden laced Wyandottes, Houdans, and Indian Game at Pelham Yards. T. BULLOGkr SATURDAY, OCTOBER~22. VALUABLE SUBURBAN LAND. 32 a c _ . B 32 Divided into allotments varying m area from 5 to 12 acres, originally parb of the well known M cLEAN'S BLOCK, Near the North Town Belt. The Property of Mr Georgb Giedings. THE Public are reminded that the Sale of the above will take place at the Arcade on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11.30 a.m., as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, 10 136 Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS. AROADE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898. MY Nexb HORSE FAIR will be hel on bhe above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 44 Auctioneer. Tenders, TENDERS. TENDERS are inyited for Ploughing, Rolling, and Discing about 13$ Acres. Full particulars on application bo W. Strange, Riversdaie. The lowest or any Tender not nocesaarily accepted. 10 153 TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Ashburton ; or Miss Richardson, Ohailes Street, Allenton, ' 10 It Flagrant md refreshing— New Vcms



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVEUTISEMENTS^ To let— Back.'premises, Town Hall W Strange — Tenders Ashburton Drapery Company — New busi- ness advertisement J H Jewitt— Fresh fish Ashburton Domain Board — Reward Ashburton Club— Half-yearly meeting Tuesday nexb <^ ■__&_■— E__— I _ a — ■EHBM— B K_B_H__MM



Even a glance a. tbeir windows will show hat Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the lending j^ilort apd putfitten,— (Advt)