CRICKET.

THE FINAL TEST MATCH. | Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Sydney, February 26. There was fine weather- and a great attendance for the first day's play of the final test match. Maclaren, who won the tosß, accompanied Wainwright to the wickets, Noble and Hi.well trundling, Noble bowling splendidly. Maclaren was not too comfoi table, and three of Noble's deliveries almost proved too much tor him. At 40 Trumble took Ho well's, place. Wain wright oooupied 40min m reaching double figure*. Jones, at 60, relieved Noble, and Trumble gave Wainwright a Hie m the slips at 14, off Jones An interval of Blow play ensued, Wainwright especially being very o&utious. Maolaren's half -century was the result of 71min play. After lunch Trott took Jones' place, and Maolaren played more freely. After the oentury was up a brilliant oatoh was made by Bill at mid-on, but evidently off a no-ball, as the catch was not allowed. Shortly after the Lancashire man played Trott on, Ranjitsinhji followed and atcured a single, when W&inwright hit Trumble to Hill at extra slip. Hay ward 'was next. Trumble was bowling magni tfoently, and very few liberties were taken "with him- Trott neno a tempting one to Ranjitsinhji, who lifted it to Gregory, and the little Sydney man effected a brilliant vatoh. Storer sucoetded, and at 144 Noble relieved Trott, Howell taking Trumble'a place. Both new-comers batted steadily, though they losb a number of run* through over cautiousness. The Sydney bowler had no lack, and MoLeod gave Howell a spell, the score mounting gradually though the play was very slow. After tho tea adjourn ment Jones replaced MoLeod. Hay ward relished the obange, but the Adelaide ex press sot his revenge when Hayward was , near his half oentury by olean bowling him. Druce was next, and he opened with a 3, bringing the second oentury up a* the result tf three hours »Dd a half work. Druce went In ior heavy hitting, and considerably livened up the hitherto tedious dinplay, but Storer was shortly afterwards bowled by Jones. He played a good innings, despite the pain of his injured hand. Hirst, who was next, emulated Sfeorer, and runs oame quickly, both batsmen giving a capital dis play. Hirst being especially good. Just as time was called the third oeulury appeared. Score* :— England— First Innings. Maolaren, b Trott 65 Wainwright, c Hill, b Trumble ... 49 Ranjitsinbji, o Gregory, b Trott ... 2 Hay ward, b Jones 47 Storer, b Jones 44 Drnoe, not out 43 Hirat, not out .- 43 Extras ... ... .. 8 Total for five wicketß 301 Bowling Analeis— Trumble 1 for 67, Jones 2 for 71, Trott 2 for 40, MoLeod none for 25, Noble none for 52, Howell none for 10. Sydney, February 27. The attendance at the match yesterday «rumber«d 36,ooo. Contingents were present from all parts of Australia and New Zea land. All the available hotel accommo dation m Sydney waa taken up by visitors. The takings at the gate amounted to £1450. Received Wakapuafea Feb. 28, 2.15 p.m., Guardian Office 2.36 p.m. Sydnhy, February 28 Six wickets for 308— Hirst 44. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 2.30 p.m , Goabdian Office, 3.30 p.m. The Englishmen are all out for 335, Druoe 64 ( Briggs 0, Richardson 1, Mason 7, Hearne (not out) 2. Received Wakapuaka Fsb. 28, 10.30 a.m., Guardian Office, 11 a.m. Sydney, February 28. 0 Trott expressed a desire to lobo the toss on Saturday, the idea beiDg to see whether there wa« anything m the contention of some of the English team and their friends that winning the toss means virtua'ly winning the roacch. Saturday's play was quite UDsensational, except perhaps for the failure <)f Ranji, whom a considerable section of the spectators had gone particularly to see. Ihe bowling generally was excellent and the fielding first-class, not a oatoh being missed throughout the day. Stoddart won £1600 through Reaper running second In the Newmarket Handioap. I

OTAGO v. CANTERBURY.

Following is the score ol the Canterbury team m the second innings :— L. T. Cobcrofb 15, O. Boxshall 12, A, Sims 4, A. E. Ridley (not out) 76, D. Beeae 8, T. W. Reese 1, V. Wilding 22, W. Pearce (not ont) 15. extras 5; total for six wickets 158. The m&tch wu therefore won by Canterbury with four wickets to spare. Of the 57 matches played between the provinces, each has won lß'matohes, and one hai been drawn.

THE LATEST.

Homo ft&d Foreign, Press Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 9.27 a.m., Guardian Office 10.10 a.m. Rising at Sierra Leone. London, February 26. A serious rising has taken place m Sierra Leone, The hinterland police having been attacked by the rebels a detachmant of troops has been sent to the scene of the outbreak. America and Spain. New York, February 25. The Spanish warship Vizeaya has sailed from New York for Havanna. No salutes * ere exchanged between her and other (American) vessels as she left. The feeling m Wall street is calmer. The Dreyfus Case. Colonel Picquart, of the French intelligence department has been fprced p) retire from the service without pension as the outcome of the part he played m the Prey f us incident. Reoeired Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 11.30 a.m*, GpABOTAN Office, 12.30 p m. TJie Vipt4)rions. Cairo, February 27 At the Oourt Martial on the ground ing of the Victorious the Oaptain and Commander were severely reprimanded. Excitement m America. New York, February 27 Statements have been made that America is unprepared for war; tho coast defences are insufficient !■ and the best ships defective, while she possesses no transport system, and a deficiency of war munitions exists. Several New York papers are making efforts to incite war by printing articles m red ink containing wild sensations with regard to alleged Spanish treachery m connec tion with the Maine disaster, although official despatches indicate that the explosion was the result of an accident. Mr Sherman, secretary of state, says that America will claim a large Indemnity for the loss of the Maine if the explosion is proved to be wilful, though the Spanish Government may be ignorant of any premediated action. ' Attempted Assassination of a ; . Corean Noble. HoNGf Kono, %1 Reports from Seoul, the capital tf Core*, chroniole the narrow escape from assassination of Kimberingyak, # RuMopbilf noble,

Australian.

Received Wakapuapa Feb. 28, 10 a.m., i Guardian (Office 11.5 a.m. The Labor Party. Sydney, February 28 A split has occurred among the Labor party leaders Thp section has secedeJ, chiefly, it is alleged, because the new platform adopted at th"i annual meeting of the Political and Labor Leagues was reactionary instead of militant, and because the Labor members of Parliament are now virtually under the control of the executive league. Amongst the sitting members the Socialists do not claim one supporter, but arc well represented amongst voters, and at next election intend to run straight put candidates. Bush Fires. Hobaiit, February 28 Bush fires at Zeehan destroyed the Comet mine office, the assay house, and a quantity of machinery The township of Dundas is encircled by flamea.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE KING OF GREECE.

Prasa Association— By Bleotric Telegaph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 10.20 *m, Guardian Office 10 35 a.m. Athens, February 27 i A Benßational occurrence happened on Saturday evening while King George and Princess Marie were driving along Phaleron Bay, m the vicinity of Athene. Two well dressed men, armed with rifles, and concealed m a ditch at the roidside, fired at the carriage and the groom m attendance. The King waa slightly wounded m the leg. One of the horses was also slightly injured. The coachman imme diately whipped the horses into a gallop. A youth then came boldly into the middle of the road, knelt down and deliberately aimed at the King, who was standing up to shield his daughter. The King saw the youth's hand shaking, which caused him to mias his aim, and he vainly fired seven shots after the carriage, which reached the palace safely. The King states that he would be able to identify the youth, Intense horror and indigna tion are expressed by politicians of all parties, who have congratulated the regal party upon their escape. The courage displayed by the King has provoked enthusiastic admiration m Athens, but otherwise the capital is perfectly tranquil.

SUPREME COURT.

Criminal Sittings Ft es9 Association— By Electric Telegraph Ddnedin, February 28 The criminal sessions opened to-day. Judge Denuistou referred to the death of the late Crown prosecutor, Baying that it was difficult to imagine the duties of the office more carefully or conscientiously or more thoroughly performed, or a more complete combination of strenuous enforcement of all considerations proper to the enforcement of justice and of strict avoidance of any undue straining to aeoure conviction.

The Agent-General pables that butter is 102a to 106s, market firm ; cheese 38a to 41s, market dull. Bright coqksfoot firm, other sorts dull. I The adjourned inquest concerning the recent accident at Springburn, wheieby Mr Frank Henry lost his life, wbb resumed this afternoon before Major Steward, Acting Coroner. Up to the time of our going to press nothing Dew had been elicited tending to throw any light upon the sad affair. A special meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held on Friday evening — cix members present. Messrs Steel e and Meddins were appointed a Committee to arrange for marshalling the children m the carriages, marshals to wear a red ribbon a» a badge of office. It was decided to ask the railway authorities for a reserved carriage for the committee and their families, and to mark the carriage with a flag ; also lor free tickets for the Committee and Secretary. Jn the matter of a technical education it was resolved to ask the Board to devote the old sohoolroom for {ibis purpose and to erect another room for the ordinary purposes, of the school. The opinion was expressed that suitable technical instructors could be obtained m the district, and that probably 100 pupils would be available besides fipm twelve to fifteen teachers. After some talk about the protest lodged by Mr Biloock against the voting at the lasj) meetiug, that gentlemen moved as under : — f * That the I | Bo&rd of Education be respectfully asked j to make regulations to prohibit all teachers !in their employ from taking part m Sabbath-day tenniß parties, and make it compulsory for all teachers to at least make an ontward observance of the Sabbathrday for the sake of an example to the scholars/ Mr L., a broadr minded pressman, met Mr 0., a Prohibitionist, the other day. " That's a naßty cough you've got," said L, ♦' Come and have a rum hot; it'll do you good,'' "No, thanks; Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for me ;it beats all yonr rum hots for coughs and colds, it's sold everywhere."

THE ASfIrftJRTON OTAfiDIAS s MONDAY, PEBROAEY 28, 1891



__, Bm si ness Notices NOTICE « I TH I S S P ACE RESERVED FOB FLETCHER BROS. NEW ADVERTISEMENT. FLETCHER BROS., OASHJSSUPPLY STORES, EastJStreet, Aehburton, and High Street, Christehurch* P -°-- Bo ' 67 - Telephoned NOTICE^ OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW JpjKGS:to£notifylUiat he has REMOVED to Premieea lately occupied by MESSBf L.IF. ANDREW. S & G. J. NEILL. Friedlander'is Corner, KA S T ST KKE T . IIV PORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I McDonald Q.REAI ANNUAL CLEARING SALE COMMENCES ON Thursday, February 10, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ' TILL We inaugurated the Annaal Reductions, for which we have gained auch a S KOOT-f S wrmlq , nofchlne '. llke , the GENUINE BABGaINS m first- class BOOTS AND SHOES had ever been knowc 'J hia 1898 ECLIPSE SALE mil surpass all our previous efforts. It is highly improbable that equal value cm Sff^Xt'Si 18 JJtoT 1 " 17 imP ° BSSWe f ° r thoße Wh ° Rre -tmanufacturing . «ST REMEMBER Thifl i» our ANNUAL. CLEARING SALE. Come Early and Secure the Bargains, as they are sure to go rapidly. ForJPricea see circular* (x) McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTUREKS & IMPOETEES, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, -MANAGER, ASHBURTON N.B.— All Orders and' Repairs during Sale at Reduced Rates. 2 ONE WOED ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES ~IiELLOR, ZEALAND^ BOOT STORE, TANOUBD STREET, ASHBURTON. X¥^"B aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for our success THBIZBALANDIA BOOT STORE h hoMing the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES - infAshburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Bootsjaud Shoes" m endleas variety. FOR BEAIi HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is sdf*e ***] JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRBD STEKT, ASHBURTON^ THOS, E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BBIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, -QNDBRTAKB all k'rnh of; Engine Work, all kind«|fof Millwright Work, General Engineering, Woodworking, & Blacksmithing. KILWORTH & SON, ASHBURTON,



[ J:::;n Crr &. Co. John Orr & 00. FURTHER REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER — FLOUR, FLOUR. TEA, TEA. 'sugar, SUGAR, KEROSENE, KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. ■ CURRANTS COLONIAL A D ENGLISH CAN DIE- 1 . ROCK SALT, AGP, RICE, TAPIOCA, SALMON, TINNED FISH, COCO 4, COFFEE, COKNFLOUK. FOR THE P'BUIJT QE AS ON- GLASS JARS, MASOIS'S SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMEL AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. HARDWARE. WIRE NETTING, SAUOEPANB, KETTLES, ENAMELWAKE, RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES. CUTLERY, WRINGERS, MANGLES, BEDSTEADS, GORSE KNIVES, ETC, W* hold by| f»V the Largest Stocks m AshljurtQß! »ni«I»W I«elHag|lky f«r tho o&eapwrt. John Orr & Co.



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; HENRY STEPHENSON. FRUIT! FRUIT! FRUIT! SPECIAL ENTRY. TUESDAY, Ist MARCH.. /CONSIGNMENT OP VERY FINE- PLUMS, PEACHES, & APRICOTS. 2 o'clock Rharp. Must be sold. i 2 209 HENRY STEPHKNSON. i 1 II -- - ,~y Friedlandei Bros., Limited. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. WE Bhall hold our next Special Horse Fair on THURSDAY, MARCH 10, , and are now booking entries for same, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER. 2 190 Auctioneer. r — — -?' Public Notices. RE JAMES FRANCIS HENRY, ! Deoeaied. ALL CLAIMS against the above estate must be made to me on or before SATURDAY, March 5. E. G. CRISP, 2 208 Solicitor. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that any person found tampering with the water supply channels, either by digging holes In the water table, opening or damaging the gate looks, obstructing the flow without permission, or m any other way interfering with the water supply, will be prosecuted without further notice. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk February 25tb, 1898. 2 191 •BUSINESS FOR SALE. FOR as a going concern, the Seed Business formerly carried on by Scaly Broß., and latterly by J. Settly and Co., Ashburton, the owner having decided to relinquish business and devote the whole of hia time to farming. Offers will be received up to 31at MARCH NKXT, addressed to the undersigned, from whom full particulars catf 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 Colony. J. SEALY & Co., 2 221 Ashburton. S. CLEAVER IS now i- HOEING at the following prices : — DRAUGHTS . -. 55» per set. HACKS- , ... 4* per fe t. j SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FQRG <:, 2 219 ASHBURTON. CHEAP MONEY • CREAP MONEY ! IN SUMS OF £XOO w £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christohurrjh, J, 5! RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. 2 217 ASEBURTON-WINCHMORE 1 ANNUAL ROAD RACE, WON BY A. GATES, ON A 281bfi « ECLIPgS-UUMBER." T> EATING Sterlings, Stars, Kcuts, Anglo Specials, Waver leys, and Massey Hum's Machines. ML/VHLIS NO MISTAKE, THE ".JiCLIPSE-HUMBELH IS THJj^ BJJSJS ALL ROOND MACHINE ON 3 HE ROAD Orders now being booked* 1 Eclipse Cycle Works,. ; BARING SQUARE. i ASHBURTON,



j Hanmer and Graves. 1 ( IMPORTANT SALE I OF I WAKANUI AND OTHER FARM PRO- I PERTY, admirably adapted for sub division into small farms, being near to the town of Ashburton. MESSRS HANMER & GRAVES have been favored with ro*trnc*ion«> from Mr Andrkw letham, m coneequence of his having bought the Sherwood Estate, to SELL BY PUBLTO AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, (By kind permission of David Thomas, Eaq.) ON SATUBDAY, MARCH 6, His FREBHOLD FaRM AT WAKANUI, comprising— OQO ACRES, adjoining the Wakanui fCOtj Mill Property, subdivided into nine paddocks, well watered (with a registered free water right), and bounded on all aides by good roads. The Buildings consist of a substantially built eight-roomed House with Dairy ad- joining, six-stalled Stable, Store and Trap- house, etc. The farm is m grand heart, and with the exception of forty-five acres newly > laid down, is all ready for a crop of wheat. There is also an orchard of one and a quarter acre, w> 11 stooked wilh choice fruit trees m fall bearing, ALSO— HIS FREEHOLD FARM, SITUATED AT ELGIN, comprising— QQO ACHES, TWO ROODS, cub- -00/W divided into five paddooke, well watered, and ail feooes are m first class order. 1 here is a well-built four-roomed cottag e on thia property and a four-stalled ntabl ß wilh looae box. The Auctioneers have much pleasure m drawing the attention of intending pur- chasers of farm lauds to this sale, the Home- < stead F&rm being one of the choicest m the well known Wakanui diatriot. r Xhe propertied will be Bold together or separately. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Terms at Sale, or from HANMER AND GRAVES, JOHN R. BLAND, £ 123 Auctioneer. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried- lander Bros., Limited, arc instruoied by the Trustees m the Estate of the late Mr James Jamig3on, j TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THK FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FBIDAY, APKIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS FERNYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,13}, comprising— "I f\ V\ ACRES OF FIRS C CLASS JLtf\_/ LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property consist of a comfortable EIGHT-RPOMED HOUSE, (ineue >. for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables, Looseboxes, etc. Thia property, if nob 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 — I Zf\ ACRES OF GOOD, LAND, diyit JLeJvy ded into 4 paddocks with TWO? ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six? Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE Of THE STOO&, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE Will be sold at the same time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 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 horße, 2 Pigt. IMPLEMENTS, Erp. 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow PlQugh, 2 single-furrow ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disp Harrows, Tine Harrow, % Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, peering Reaper $nd Binder, 8 Sheep feeders, g Horqsby filters, Corn, crupher. Trap, Horse power and Chaff- putter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harnesß, Horse Covers, Saoks, 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*, Washstands and Ware, Piano, Diniog T*ble, 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 its proximity to Ashburton, that it can be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. ' The Beach Farm, is' situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and others, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieson since they were originally purchased from the Government. They hav>; been carefully and judiciously farmed, and are m a high state pf cultivation, Sale to oonimence at 11.30 o'clock sharp, puncheon Provided, HANMBR & GRAVES, FRIEDLA.NDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIBDLANDER, 2 198 Auctioneers. R. J. HUGHES, FRUITERER I ' ■ | AND 1 j CONFECTIONER. 1 TKIA.IN<3rI-:E3, AshtJiurton. ' ' 2. 189, HOZIE XJSA HUM* JKoououaoai



rTTIIFTY Yea-.. Syne; The JuhV*e kjD Memoriii ' f th- Presbyterian Ch'iroh of Otago and iSrutbtaud. Published tti 2s, 3s 6d, and 21s. Orde» h now bonked. Review of Reviews. Lodes' and WeMnn's Journ ilh, Windsor Magaziue. New Books. — H. M. Jokes. Tenders. _ TEND E E P. rpENDERS are invited for leasing R.S. _I_ 7751, containing 50 acre*, fronting 1 Ford's Road, Tinwald, about half a mile from Saleyards, late fche property of Mrs Jones, deceased. The land is of good quality, well watered, and is laid down m Grass and Clover. Conditions of lease o»n be see" *t the office of the unders'gued, to whom Tenders must be sent by February 28. 2 136 F. FERKIMAN. Iv. — * Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS' HALL Lessee? — Edison's Projecting Kinetosoope Company. IS 8h TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, March 1, 2, & 3. POSITIVELY THREE NIGHTS ONLY. Pronounced by Press and Publio to be a Triumphant Success. Reappearance of the Celebrated CADZOWS, In cod junction with EDISON'S PERFECTED PROJECTING KINETO SCOPE. &O NEW LIVING PICTURES. SO No Vibration, Life Size. Picture of the great Edison at work m his Laboratory, the famous horse Amberite win* uing the Caul field Cup, &c, Ac. POPULAR MUSIC. Mb W. B. Cadzow, the Eminent Tenor,' will sing: — "Duly Ouce More" Moihr), "On Deck" (Jude), "The Holy City," "The MacGregots' Gathering " (Lee), and by request, " The Wearing o' the Green," | &c Madame Cadzow will play:— "Erin' (specially oompoaed for Arabella Goddard by Jules Benedict) and "Massa'sin de Cold Ground " (Pape), &o. Splendid contributions from Elison's Latest Loud Duplex Concert Phonograph, and other attractions. The Greatest Combination ever offered to the Ashbuxton Public at " Pop " prices. IS ADMISSION Ss A few front seats at 3a. CAMPBELL COLQUHOUN, Business Manager. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL Under the direction of Messrs Williamson and Musgrove. Representative — Mr Walter Mayuham, Treasurer— Mr W. K. Bryer. j TO-NIGHT. POSITIVELY THIS NIGHT ONLY, Will be presented the Most Powerful Drama of the Age, and one which has caused a profound impression throughout the English speaking world . mHErriWOT UTLE^TAGABONLS X HE X WoJLjITTLE V AGABONrS Interpreted by Messrs Williamson and Mu6gr.ive's MOST POWERFUL COMPANY OF ENGLISH & AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS. A Magnificent Play, Magnificently Acted. Entirely New Scenery by the famous artists, Messrs Geo. and J. Gordon. Box Plan at Mr H. M. Jones. Reserved Stalls 4s, Stalls 2a 6d, Pit One Shilling. DDFBLIiOWff HALL, Ashburton. ONE NIGHT ONLY. FRIDAY, MiiHCH 4, At 8 p.m. AMY SHERWIN AMY BHERWIN AMY SHERWIN The Australian Nightingale. After an absence of ten years, during wbioh time she has toured with brilliant success, through Europe, Asia, South Africa, and America, and has recently had most ! enthusiastic reoeptions m all the prinoipal i cities and townß of Australia and Tasmania. Supported by her exceptionally talented Company, vijs :— Arthur Deane, the celebrated baritone. Kitty Gripdlay, the popular oontrajco. Alberto Zelman, tho famous violinist. Herbert Stoneham, the well-known flautist. S. Sgezepanoweki, the talented pianist and accompanist. Reserved seats 3b, unreserved @s and In. Box plan at Mr Horace Gates' Music Shop, i Burnett Street. Doors open 7-30. Concert at S- L. G. SHARPE, Manager. , 2 179 JAS. TAIT, Representative. CLEARING SALE. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are instructed by David Wilson, Esq., m consequence of hiß having sold his Sherwood property to Mr Andrew Latham, to Sell by Publio Auction on the farm at SHERWOOD, ON FRIDIY, MARCH 11, 1898, ALL HIS STqCK AND IMPLEMENT^ Consisting of QAA Crossbred EWES, Halfbred and U\J\J Three-quarterbred, four-tooth to full mouth 3KCI Two-tooth 'STORES. Good t# V./ turnip sheep 3OO TO 4OO GoodLA^ -4 Q RAMS, Four and Six-tooth, xQ mostly from the Btuds of Meßßrs Grigg and Bonifant's English Leiqesters 5 Draught HORSES, 3 Light Har, ness and Saddle Horse's, Filly Foal by Experience f) CuWS, near to o living IMPLEMENTS. 3Mo?ormiok Reapers and Binders, 2 D.F. Ploughs (by Dnnc»n), 1 4-leafed Tine Harrow, 1 Seed Harrow, 1 Single- furrow Plough, 1 Roller with Can- nister and Seed Box complete (nearly new), 1 Set Disc Harrp\yi, I Dungac[ Drill., Manure* and- S.e.B# So^er 6a)h\ bined (nefcr new), }. Draw wi^h Fr^mo, 2, Sets Ahorse Plangh Chains, Trees and Blocks, Collars, Hames, Blinkers, etc., all aearly new; 3 Seta Leadine Chains, 6 Horse Covers (nearly new}j 4 Sheep Feeders, 1 Trap and Harnees, JFftrm Tools and Sundries, Churn and Dairy Übensila. . - tt «-*«w* ► " 'it*-*. Saje will commence punctually at 1 o'clock. LUNOHEOxnTpROVIDED, HANMER & GRACES, jqhn"b. bland, 8855 ' '• Au#y»«»fc



MOUNT SQMERS RQAD BOAR!?. NOTICE is hereby given that the District Rate Roll will be open for inspeotion at the residence nf Lewis McGregor, Springbum, from MONDAY, February 38. to SATURDAY, Marsh 5, both days in- clusive, and at the Road Board Offioe, Mount Somers, on MONDAY, March 7« L. J. MoGREGOR, 2 224 Clerk. W anted LUMS, PLUMS, Cheap Plums and Applest Mrs James, next to Patch- ing's East Street. 2 222 D~ ONT FORGET Sohools Excursion to Timaru, on Thursday Next. Trains leaving at 8 a.m. and 815 a.m. No tickets sold after Wednesday. 2 223 T7IXCURBIGN to Timaru.— Luncheon at Va Werry's at all hours, to suit Exour- aioniatp, 1 2\8 WANTED Known—^Everyone oan be their own Photographer, Camer 8 complete) from 2s eaoh. Extras sold. Call early. Only , a limited supply. — James Bakbßj Fancy Goods Warehouse^ obVeeo. 2 225 I WANTED— A CJood «fcreng Youth, to work'p m the Store. Apply— Hantner and Graves. '■■ 2 207 TTIO LET— Good Seven-roomed House, X Beaoh road j half-ftore laud, Apply,



1 Synopsis or New advertisements. Church notice — Sb Stephen's. Government Insurance Commissioner — Cheap money. James Baker — Latest novelties. Noticeß re Schools Excursion. Oddfellows' Hall, to-night—" Two little "Vagabonds.? 1 ' tf. Cleaver — Business notice. J. Scaly & C. — Business for Bale. [ tyount Somers Road Board — Bate roll. Mya James— Plums for sale. Hanmer and praves— lmportant sale.