CABLE NEWS.

Rome and Foreign. Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. German Trade with China. Berlin, March 12 The Reichstag haa doubled the North German Lloyd's East Asian subsidy with a view to the establish ment of a fortnightly service to Obina. Prohibition is, however, imposed on the carrying of agricultural produce homeward, but the Reichstag has j refused to prohibit the carrying of wool. Governorship of Crete. The German ironclad Oldenburg has been recalled from Crete owing to the alleged intention of Britain, Russia, and France to instal Prince George of Greece a« Governor. The l'hillippines. Madrid, March 12 News has been received that the rebellion m the Philippines has been renewed. A fresh outbreak has occurred m the Isle of Luzon. Imperial Postage London, March 12 Mr R. "W. Hanbury, financial secre tary of the Treasury, stateß that if Canada reduces her postage to three cents per ounce, her isolated action will prejudice the consideration of a uniform Imperial system. It is pro posed to hold a conference m London to discuss the Imperial rates. A French Warship Breaks Down- Paris, March 11 The French battleship Messina made & trial trip at Brest, but failed to answer her helm or attain the contract speed. She cost a million and a quarter. Indian Exports. Calcutta, March 11 This season India exports one million tons of wheat, valued at ten crorea of rupees (roundly £6,666,000).

A NEW SOUTH WALES TRAGEDY

Extraordinary Details. | PreEi Association— By Electric Telegraph.— ( Copyright * Sydney, March 12 A man named Kiog, the sexton of the Rockwood cemetery, and hia wife, \ were found shot this afternoon. \ The man is dead and the woman I dying. s She alleges that a late employee m the cemetery committed the deed. The police are searching for the murderer. , _ March 13 * The statement of the woman King shows that the husband weDt outside and that the murderer, who wa3 evi dently lying m wait, shot him. The perpetrator of the crime is said ] to be a grave digger, named Ous»ack. i He rushed into the bedroom, saying, { " Why was I discharged ?" and then t fired a shot at the woman's head and a c second into her back. t He reappeared a few minutes later, f and the woman being alive, lying on J the floor, he said, " What ! not dead v yet ! " and then shot her through the £ temple, The murderer and his victims were i hitherto on the warmest terms of c friendship. c The woman is still alive. There is I no trace of the murderer.

RIOTING IN BOMBAY.

■» Press Association— By Eleofcrio Telegraph- Copyright. Calcutta, March 13 The Hindoos and Mahommedans have closed their shops in the markets in Bombay, and the labourers have struck work as a protest against the plague measures. Nine rioters have been killed and twenty-two persons injured in the recent riots. One hundred and nine persons were arrested and twenty-three police and seventeen civilians were injured. The Europeans now carry arms. It i* believed that the Mahommedans organised the outbreak.

The Premiers' Conference.

<» Press Association— By Kleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Melbourne, March 12. The Conference decided not to parr ticipate in the Mississippi Exhibition j it depided against a joint display of colonial resources in London ; and it was unable to advise any postal reduc tion to Great Britain. It was resolved that all the colonies except South Australia agree* for the present not to give notice of the termination of the existing arrangements in connection with the auxiliary squadron. Mr Kingston preferred another scheme, and held himself at liberty to give notice of it at any time. It was resolved that if, within three months, Victoria does not elect to establish a cordite faotory, New South Wales may bold itself at liberty to establish one, the colonies favourably consider taking their supplies from the colonial factory. It was decided against hav ing a joint Australasian court at the Paris exhibition. It was resolved that, as France had recently imposed restrictions on the sale of arms and ammunition to the natives of New Caledonia, representations be made re questing France to do similarly in the $ew Hebrides, and if such action be not taken within a reasonable period, Great Britain should remove the restrictions on British subjects. It waa resolved that the colonies possess ing mints should make application to coin silver on the conditions of simUar coinage in Great Britain, is now closed

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THE LATEST.

■ ' ■ > * ■ ♦ " Some and Foreign, Press Association — By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Maroh 14, 9 a.m., Guardian Office 9.59 a.m. Cuban Affairs. Madrid, March 13 A gale that has been raging on the coast of Spain prevented the Spanish torpedo flotilla from leaving Cadiz for Cuba. New York, March 13. Preparations for war on the part of Amerioa continue with increasing energy. In receiving Sen or Bern&be, Spanish Minister at Washington, Mr McKinley reciprocated the hopes for the main tenance of peace, expressed by Maria Christina, Queen Regent of Spain. Received Wakapuaka March 14, 9.15 a.m. Guardian Office 10.2 a.m. Naval Reserve. London, March 13 Lord Charles Beresford, m a speech delivered at a banquet said the British Government ous[ht to accept the Colonists' partiotic offer to establish a magnificent naval reserve of seamen. Colliery Flooded. The Muldhouseburn colliery, at Muirkirk, Ayrshire, has been flooded. Sixteen miners were rescued after being entombed for a day. Three others were drowned. Splendid hero I ism was displayed m the work of • rescue. Japanese Loan. A Japanese loan of six million sterling will, it is believed, be imme diately placed on the market.

Australian.

{ Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph. I" Copyright. { Received Wakapuaka March 14, 10 a.m. Gvabdi an office 11.42 a. m. Federal Constitution. Melbourne, March 13 It is proposed to take a referendum on the Federal Constitution m the - middle of May, m the five colonies. Simultaneously Messrs Barton and O'Connor are arranging a Sydney organisation to stump the countiy, advocating the Constitution. Fatal Fire. Two little children named Jones were left alone m a house m Col ling wood, with a kerosene lamp. The building was discovered to be on fire shortly after and both perished. A Thousand Seals. The Norwegian brig Edward has returned from a sealing expedition to Sergnelen is'and. £v seven weeks she obtained a thousand seals. Remarkable Scene. Kalgoorlie, March 13. A remarkable scene occurred at Kalgoorlie. Two miners were com- 1 mitted for contempt of court. The police scoured the di-tricta for the men without success. Then a force of over two thousand min< rs escorted them to Kalgoorlie, from Ivanboe the. force swelled to six thousand, when Kalgoorlie was reached the police were then afraid to arrest the- men, fearing trouble, but the demonstration was most orderly. The general opinion i* that Govern meat has received its death blow so far as the gold fields are concerned, for its attitude over the Ivan hoe affair.

THE ASHBUBTOfI GUARDIAN : MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1898



Record Entries for 17th. FEDERATION. ~~ i . « Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. M elbow rne, March 12 The Federal Convention has finished consideration of the re-committed clauses of the bill, and terminates its labours on Wednesday. ■ : i. • • Synopsis 07 New Advertisements. H. A. Flower — Fruit, etc Church notices — St. Stephen's. R. Bird— Tenders. St. Patrick's concert — Programme. W. H. Collier— New business advertise- ment. Charitable Aid Board — Tenders. Railway Department — Excursion fares. Mitchell and Turner — Clearing Sale. 2tiad—Nevr business advertisement. R. Parish — Public notice. Irrigation — Meeting at Cherteey. \ T. Bullock — House and land to let. The Mayor — Notice to burgesses. Picking up Knowledge Is easy enough if you look for it la the right place. This is the right place to learn just what to do for that debilitating condition which warm weather always brings. Do you want to be cured of that languid feeling, get back your appetite, sleepsoundly, andfeelUkeanewbeing? ; Ayer's ; Sarsaparilla J will d,o it. It na9 done it for thou- r sands. It will do it for you. Try it. PREPARED BY OR. J. C. AYER a CO., Lowell, Mass., U.S. A. SOLD MEDALS at the World's Chief Expositions. ■ yer's Pills cuREcoNSTirAT^'



LAMPS. LAMPS. FLETCHER RROS. HAVE Just received a new Shipment of all kinds of Lamps, which have hnnn hnn« for Spot Cash m the very best Continental and Ameriin Markets. * Do not miss seeing our magnificent display of Lamps m our large Plate Glass Window. WE have all kinds from the cheap Brass Hand Lamp to the Gorgeous Drawtoe Ro. m Hanging Lamp, * ' fa- f -"H HANI) LAMPS flji, ALABASTER C.i- ... ,,, yrSii lamps LITTLE JUNO ! ¥l^Pl|v VASE LAMPS No. 1 MILLER J||lf ' TINY :^M . ■ MiTJUHOm mmim No. 2MILLE« d °° U hmFB WE have m Btock large quantitiea of extra qaal f ry Sheep N etting, with oentre strand 6ft wide, which we can qaote very low ; also lin, ljin, and 2in Fowl Netting, diree from the manuf a cturers. THE ¥0 LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— 11 m 12 , in ° h novelty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Cburnß, Mrs Potts' Electro] Flated Sod Irons, Holloware of all kinds, beßt quality Meat Mincers, all sizea. jbnamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Neatsfoet Oil, Turpentine, Manilla and Flax Rope, Nails and Stapleß, Powdered and Lump Saddle. Sewing Twine, etc, etc. CHINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to inform our numerous customers and the general public that we have jmfc opened up a large quantity of Chin » ware, Glassware, etc., etc., of every description, which have been marked at very low prices, so as to make room for other shipments just coming to hand. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Chriatchttrch IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I McDonald &"ImcDiarmid's /^j_REAT ANNUAL C LEA.KING SALE COMMENCES ON ! Thursday, February 10, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY * TILL We inaugurated the Annael Reductions, for which we have gained suoh a name m the Ashburton County, nothing like the GENUINE BARGAINS m first- class BOOTS AND SHOES had ever been knowD. 'lhis 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will surpass all our previous efforts. It is highly improbable that equal value cac be got elsewhere, and it is certainly impossible for those who are not manufacturing as we do to sell at suoh prices. j®" REMEMBER This is our ANNUAL CLEARING SALE. Come Early and Secure the Bargains, as they are Bure to go rapidly. > ForJPrices see circulars. (x)— McDonald & Mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON N.B. — All Orders and' Repairs during Sale.at Reduced Rates. 2 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T3EGS to notify that he has , REMOVED to Premises lately occupied by MESSRS L. F. AFDREWLS & G. J. NEILL. Fi iedlandei 's Corner, EAST STREET. CHRISTMAS FRESEJNTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. TTTE^HAVE just landed a choice selection of Plated Goods {of Eequisite DtsigM, Choice Patterns, and Good^Quality. THEY have been marked exceptionally low of price, and pet sons "requiring" Presents for their friends will do well to call, inspect our make their election early. W. H. COLLINS & CO. A PUBLIC MEETING, to discuss the I PUBLIC NOTICE. present position of Irrigation matters I „ * mNo 2 Irrigation District, will be held m \RE SAMUEL PARISH, DECEABED. the Schoolroom, Chertsey, at 7.30 p.m. of } the 17th inst. A LL Claims against the above may b« Johx Lambie, Esq., the Council member -^- made to me on or before SATURDAY, for the Rakaia Riding, will address the Mar ch 19. „.„»-,„ !?!!!!!£ - LI 8 ajr R * PAI 3S»b y . H.0Z112 X£3Jk HOZIE TULA. i» Bewt Moat JScQuomlcal



Sportsi CHBRTSEY SPORTS. B ABTKR,^jk>NDA Y. LOOK OUT for future Advertisements and Programme. 72 D. THOS. TODD, Secretary. QT. pATRI CX' S TVAY SPORTS. MARCH 17, 1898. GRAND OYCLINGjICCOMPETITIONS- COME AND SEE— C*. A.. MAXWELL, Otagfo's Champion. GEO. SUTHERJUAJNI}, Winner of the 3Ne-w Zea- land Wheel Race. Winner of the Otogro Wheel JRace. C. E. PEAKE, W. CLARKSON, ALEX. CRAIGIE, SIMOS MoDONALD, and other Star performers. GRAND NAIIONAL TUG O' WAR. SPORTS TO COMMENCE AT IS 3O SHARP. i>. McDonnell, Hon. Secretary. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion to Orari and Timaru March 17, for Sports at Geraldine and Timaru. HOLIDAY Excursion Tickets to Timaru at 2d per mile first-class, ld per mile second (minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only), will be issued at Ashburton, Oamaru, and inter- mediate stations, on the 17th March, avail able for return on 17th or 18th. An Excursion Train will run from Christ- church to Timaru on Maroh 17, leaving Ashburton at 10.15 a.m., and returning from Timarn at 5.30 p.m., Temuka 5 55, Orari 6.15. Fares from Ashburton to Orari, i 4? 63 first-class, 2i 3d second-claBS. To Timaru (tickets available for Temuka or Timaru) 7s and 3s 9d. W ill take up Timaru passengers, at holiday excursion fares, at Tinwald (10.23 am.), Winslow (10.34), Hinds (10.48), and Rangitata (11.16), »nd set down there when returning. 3 97 BY ORDER. HOZIE TEA its Pure i.



1 . Buiioolc TO LET. SF House of six rooms, also Stable, with two acres of land, near the Woollen factory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LE T. /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front" \^> ing the Domain and near the Railway | Station, Apply to, , T. BULLOCK. j TINWALD. rilO Let) lit ft low rental, Cottage and one JL aor* oi land, fronting Had and Street. Good cooking range* Apply to T. BULLOOK, Agent. TO THOSE DESIROUS OF RENTING A SMALL HOLDING NOT FAR FROM A SCHOOL. ( TO Let— l4a lr 18p, about a mile below Greenstreet School, together with twc roomed cottage erected thereon, and other improvements. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. AHOADE, TO LET at a Low Rental, viz., 6s 6d per week, small Shop or Office m the ArCad *' T. BULLOCK. t_— — — ' * "^ PUBLIC NOTCKCES COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. \ - TO OIHE SHEEP FARMERS OF TH ' ASHBURTON DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements. MR C. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of OOOPER'd CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will Bee that the same Buccess is ensured m DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis- faction to its supporters m the past. The best evidence of WHAT DIP FAX'S BEST ! ia the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World wit h COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH i ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAX E, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Cbristohureb,



___ Business Notice s REVOLUTION IN BUSINESS!!! BUSINESS UP TO DATE ! ! ! TERMS- FARMERS' CO-OP' PRICES. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. ALL NEW GOODS, NO OLD RUBBISH. TERMS ®F CREDIT CAN BE ARRANGED. W. H. COLLIER, " THE CORNER. " ASHBURTON,



Hanmer and Graves. MESSRS DALGETY AND COMPAM in conjunctii n with HANMER AIS GRAVES, have received instructions fr '' A. E. Peache, Esq ,to sell on »t( TUESDAY NEXT, MARCH 15, 1898, J. AT THE ASHBURTON YARDS, 3 the undermentioned Sheep, from his w< known Mount Somers Flock — u HAA Six-tooth and full moutht '. OUU HALFBED WETHERS. ChCid Six-tooth and full moutbe &\J\J QUARTERBACK WETHER '» 7AA F° ll mouthed HALFBREi T /UU EWES 1 QAfk Full mouthed QUARTERBAC] f QUI) EWES The above Sheep are guaranteed to b perfectly sound mouthed, and are all i very good oondition. DALGETY AND COMPANY, ) Joinb _ HANMER AND~GRAVES, \ Agents. P3 65 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. ' SOUTH RANGITATA YARDS. SPECIAL SHEEP SALE. r WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 TTTE SHALL OFFER— Oflflfl Mounfc peel MERINO EWES f>/\J\J\J sound mouth and in gooc condition. Afcio,— 1 fiflfl Mixed CROSSBREDS, inolud. -LVJyJKJ ing Eweß, Wethers, and Fat and Store Lambs. HANMER & GRAVES, JOBN R BLAND, 5 76 Auctioneer. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the late Mb James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, in conjunction with Messrs Fried- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by the Trustees in the Estate of the late Mb James Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,* ON the farm, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS FERNYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — IAA ACRES OF FIRST CLASS ±.<y\J LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. j The Buildings on this property consist o a comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE (insured for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables Looßeboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered in separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE BEACH FARM, Being Rural Sections Nos. 23Q87 and 23488, comprising — 1 Kf\ ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- A.O*J ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED UOIIVGB, and Six- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OF THE STO3K, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the same time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred Eweß, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, 3 milking Cows in profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yeariing, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three- furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plougb, 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- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, 8 tripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harnesß, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Sacks, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Maohine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tools, 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 Tables, Washstands and Ware, Piano, Dining Table, Carpets, Sewing Maohine, 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 its proximity to Ashburton, that it oan be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is Bi tutted close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and otherß, and is of the average quality of the land in this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieson ainoe they were originally purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and ; are in a high state of cultivation. Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock sharp; Lunoheon Provided. HANMER A GRAVES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 198 Auctioneers. I ■ . ■ .. .' . ' -sg Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOR PRIVATE SALE. "I f*ry ACRES Land in the Wakanui J_o I district, the property of Mr John Bbown. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 89 _ I BUSINESS FOR SALE. T7IOR BALE, as a going concern, the See< Jj Business formerly carried on by Seal; Bros., and latterly by J. Sealy and Co." Ashburton, the owner having decided t relinquish business and devote the whole c his time to farming. Offers will be receive 4 up to 31st MARCH NEXT, addressed t I the undersigned, from whom full partioulai r oan be obtained. This is an opportunit j which seldom offers as it is one of the oldet * established Seed Businesses in Canterbury \ and situated in the centre of the largei •• ; agricultural district in the Colony. 1 J. SEALY & Co., 221 Ashburton. KOZIE XE24 ie Superb



WANT E O. Come and see Jas. McTigue. FRUIT. Fruit. Fruit. Choice Bananas Italian Oranges, Lemons, Tomatoes eto. — H. A. Flow kr, Fruiterer, etc, E&si Street. T O*T — A Weight, stamped lOOlbs I 1 Finder rewarded at Mail Office. 37\ FOR Pure Nutritious Sweets try my owe manufactured TofiVeß, Caramels, Cough k Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty,— ET. A Flower, Confectioner, Ashburton. z . TO LBT — Good Seven-roomed House, Beach road j half-acre land. Apply I E. Stephens, Tancred street. 2 121 » ' Tenders. 1 . [ TENDERS. * riIENDERS are invited for Building _L Farm House at Lismore. Plans and Specifications may be Been at my offioe, Burnett street. Tenders Close on TUESDAY, March 22, at Noon. Lowest or any Tender not ceoesearily . accepted. R. BIRD, 3 100 Architect. UNITED DISTRICT CHARITABLE AID BOARD. rjIENDERS, addressed to the Chairman JL Ashburton Home Committee, for Supplies to the Old Men's Home, will be received up to 5 p.m. on MONDAY, 21st Maroh inst., at the Home, Ashburton, where forma and particulars oan be obtained. Eaoh Tender must oontain the required amount of deposit m bank notes, The lowest or any Tender not neoessarilv accepted. By order, THOS. C. NORBIS Secretary to the Board. Chriatcharoh, Maroh 11, 1898 . 395 Entertainments. ADDFELLOWB' TT ALL St. PATRICK'S CONCERT. !_ THURSDAY, MARCH 17. JPUOGtRAMUttXI Part 1. It Pianoforte Duet — " Irish Diamonds " (Pape) ... Misses M. and L. Brick 2. Song — " The Harp that Once" (Moore) „» ... Mr K. Hiseinß 3. Song— "Killarney " (Balfe) Miss Collins 4. Vocal Duet— "List to the Convene Bella "(Bookley) ... Mra R. * Wilson and Miss Brankin 5. Song—" Wearing of the Green " (Moore) ... Miss Kathleen Orr 6. Irish Jig Mr O'Sullivan 7. Violin Solo—" The Harp that Once " (Volti) ... Mb R. Wood (Timaru) 8. Song —•• Kathleen Mavourneen " (Crouch) MrsE. J. Robinson (CJhCh) 9. Irish Keel 10. Song — "Garonne" (Adams) ... Mb C. Kkad (Christchurch) 11. Comio Song— "Now we shan't be long " (Beauchamg) Mr R. Wilson Interval of Ten Minutes. Part 2. 1. Pianoforte Duet — " Echoes from the Green Isle " (Rockstro) Misses L. Brick and T. Devane 2. Song — " The Irish Emigrant " (Barker) Mr F. McSherry 3. Song - " The Dear Little Shamrock " (Jackson) Misa Brankin 4. Hornpipe _ ... Mr O'Sullivan 5. Song —'• Come back to Erin " (Ularibel) ... ._ Mr Burgess 6. Vocal Duet—" O'er the hill, o'er the dale" (Glover) ... Mesdames Rouse, of Masterton, and McConnell, of Gisborne 7. Song—" Norah, the Pride of Kildare " Mbß E. J. Robinson .8. " High Caul Cap " 9. Song — "Marguerite" (Deoza) ... Mb O. Read 10. Comic Pong — " Maloney and the Brick" MrR. Wilson GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. (Mra A. C. Claridge, Accompanists 1 and Misses Dovane to ( Bournique Violin Music for Dances ... Miss to Matter Cullen Musical Dibectob , m Mr Horace A. Gates Doors open 7.30 p.m. Commence 8 sharp. Admienion , m 3a and 2a. 3 96 I — "~™ —•——*———• --— — ———————— . Public Notices. IRRIGATION. A PUBLIC MEETING of all those interested m Irrigation for the Allenton District will be held m the Allenton Sohoolroom on lUESDAY, 18th inst., at 8 p.m. 3 79 J. Fechney, the Half-miler, will be there. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. IN response to the application from the St. Patrick's Sports Association, I hereby requeßt the Burgesses to CLOSE their places of business on THURSDAY, the 17th inst., from 12 o'clock noon. CHAS. REJD, i Mayor. March, 14tb, 1898. 3 99 " TRIAD " a Prize Competitions p fl — IS i mHIS MONTH the "Triad" * U X offers £2 for Best Original Q Comic Drawing, m sepia or mono- -1 tone ; eize 9 inches by 6 inches. T* *$ w olone 20th Maroh, 1898* £ % 4. £2 for Best Poem, of about fifty J: a lines, on "Otago's Jubilee." To * 2 close 20th February, 1898. Prize © ™ winner will be announced m next n issue. - Each of the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not less than 5s for goods m purchased from one of the adver- " Users m the " Triads or for goods H H advertised m the/ u Triad," as X g under :— g J3 Afhburfeon Drapery Co. Q Gates, Horace A., Music Ware- house, (agent for " Triad.") £ •4 Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) «^ Loch head, R. M £ N.Z. Clothing Factory. 2 TA Sanderson's Scotch Whisky H rj Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond » n Sounees, P., Btokaellts * Vanity Fair. Cigarettes. •3FJEJN FOUNQ9



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