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Borne and Foreign.

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Received Wakapuaka February 14, 8.50 a.m., Guaiidian Office 10.0 a.m. Indian War.

London, February 12 Despatches from General Sir George White, who is relinquishing the chief command of the army m India, m re ference to the campaign on the norf h trest frontier, specially compliment Major Dea Vcbux, commanding the 3rd Sikhs, upon the brilliant defence of

Fort Gulistan against a large force of tribesmen m September last. The Queen has visited the Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley, and con doled with four hundred soldiers, in valided from India, m consequence of wounds sustained while fighting on the frontier.

Australian.

Praw Association— By Eleotr to Telegraph, Copyright.

R«o«iT»d Wafcapuaka Feb. 14, 1.45 p.m , Guardian Office, 3.10 p.m. Wrecked. Sydney, February 14, The brig Amy, Wollangong bound to Sydney, was wreoked near Bulli m last night's gale. The crew of eight were all drowned.

THE WEATHER IN AUSTRALIA

Preai Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

Reoeived Wakapuaka Feb. 14, 9 a.m. Guardian Office 10.14 a.m.

Sydney, February 14

The gale and rain abated towards morning Several vessels dragged tbeir anchors m the harbour but no casualties are reported. There is a rough sea on the coast, and the shipping are sheltering. The coastal and inter colonial telegraphic services are much disorganised. Splendid rains have fallen over the greater part of the colony. Melbourne, February 14. Almost the whole colony is sharing m the grand rains. A waterspout m the Bright district caused a flood, and considerable damage was done to the roads and mining properties. Brisbane, February 14 The rain continues and the drought is completely broken m the Western and Central districts ■ many rivers are m flood. A.t Longreach, Constable Oahill, m attempting to rescue a family was washed from his horse and drowned. Adelaide, February 14 The navvieb sent to repair the wash away on the Broken Hill line have struck, and traffic will be delayed several days.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

London, February 11

The English wheat market m firm, but little business is doing. Tha-Goutinental Bi f m r fiDinne~Aßieric»n steady.

- Californian No. 1 milling wheat 36} 6d ; Ruesian cargoes 37s 9d. London quotation Cot hard Duluth 41a.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live ■took market m the Ashburton county for the week ending February 12. On Tuesday at the Tinwald Yards there was an entry of 4918 sheep, 11 head of cattle, and 23 pigs. The attendance was above the average of late sales. Owing to the stubble feed, and farmers all being lightly stocked, are now watching their opportunity to purchase. The bulk of the entry was made up of crosß bred lambs and cull ewes, and for all classes of stock prices obtained showed an improve ment on late sales. Forward lambs met with keen competition, and I succeeded m placing all my entry, which consisted of 2848 sheep, 6 head of oattle, and 19 pigs at the following prices ; — l9 fat crossbred ewes 6s 9d, 22 fab orossbred eweß 6s s<l, 24 fat crossbred ewes 7a, 13 oroasbred ewes 2s 3d, 86 crossbred ewes 7s 6d; 10 merino ewes, Is 9d, 23 crossbred ewes 5s 84, 2 rams 2a 6d, 111 lambs 6s Id, 74 lambs 2s 3d, 144 lambs 7a, 54 lambs 4a 4d, 51 merino ewes Is 4d ; 85 crossbred ewes, Bix and ejght-tootb 5s Id ; 150 lambs 5s 2d, 77 oroßsbred ewes Is 9d, 67 crossbred eweß la sd, 684 lamba 5s 3d, 195 lambs 6a 4d, 574 lambs 4s 2J, 162 lambs 4s 9d, 89 crossbred ewes Is 31, 82 oroacbred ewet Is lOd, 59 lambs 7s 9d, 51 merino ewes Is. Cattle— l fat steer £5 2s 6d, 1 fat heifer £5 7s 6d, 1 fat heifer £4 16s 6d, 1 Bteer £4, 2 dairy cows £3 10s. Pigs— B stubblera £1 2s, 6 weanere 9s, 5 weaners 7s. Privately during the week I have disposed of the following sheep— 3sooroßsbred wethers 8a 3d, 160 sixt-ooth ewes 6s 6d, 460 orosßbred ewes lcT4d, 250 fat lambs 9s 9d. ' Aboard Horsk Sales— Mr David Thomas, reporting on the Arcade horse sales, says : — |n this department young horses have taken a decided rise, and if farmers have any to dispose pf and will let me know, I will be Sjbls to dispose of them at very satisfactory figures t— On Saturday at the usual weekly sale I sold for various clients— l bay mare, aged, £15, 1 bay gelding £19, 1 bay gelding, agid, £17, bay mare, 3 years, £25 103, bay ceding, 3 yean, £27 10s, bay haok £10 10s, baf gelding £2, bay mare £5 10s, and privately during the week 1 bay gelding £23, 1 bay filly, 3 years, £25 ; 1 grey colt, 3 years, £33 ; 1 bay gelding £36, 1 bay getting 1£25 10s, 2 geldings £37, 2 three y»r-olds £47, 1 bay colt £30.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports upon his tMkly sale aB follows:— The attendance ws very large the whole of the day, and kpt me selling well after five o'clock. Fuowing are a few of the prices — Fowls sal ac from Is 4d to Is 8d per pair ; ducks, 2£d per pair ; pig?, 6s, 6s 3d, 7e »a 9s, 10s, 1C 6d to 11s. Produce was selling fairly iA\. Potatoes, £d to |d per lb; onions, i*o lid. I had a consignment of very gne ifiootV which sold at 3d tti 3|d per ilb. •Kms I shall have next week. A quantity fafurcitare and sundries sold at very satis fo\ory prices, also a consignment of drapery •d tweeds.

Late Correspondence.

tfHEhPQ, AOftJNG QASES.

CO THE EDITOR.

&,— I am sure you will agree with me thea more common sense way of managing OWYeF. fifhing H i'K B '*^ Wftßtod. Why noh,ake the license fee say ss, so that it WOi be within the reaoh of everyone, and »enVe the stigma of plass, Yon would tb,en psi^tje- protection of an army of angler?, iinAets questionable scenes m ihe S.M. (toflwouM disappear for ever. —l am., etc, 1 •'■'!- * Übpbr 6EXMIBR.

The Cycle Hoad Race.

The r^ttd race which lakeß place on Thurs day, 17th io>t., to be held under the auspices of the Aahburtou Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, promises to be even a greater ] success th<ui at tiret anticipated. A record J entry of 25 ha 3 been received, and as tho roads have been greatly improved by the recent showers, a fast nice is looked forward b •■>. The race will start from the Ashburton Library at 3 p.m. All riderß will wear colours, and given a 6ue day, the sight will be one that should be witnessed by everyone. The majority of the riders are training hard, and moat of them are m good form. The handicaps, which appeared on Sa'urday evening, are very fluttering, so much so that every entrant will be a smarter, and a great many of the riderß consider they have the prize won, so a close finish may be looked for. The following are th» handicaps :— J. Richards aor, F. Symons 20s-c, W. P. Daly 40s<)O, R. G. Shearman 60sec, G. Friedlander ltnin 20sec, J. • Friedlander 1 20, O. Crum 1.50, Eiby 1.50, L. Nicoll 2 40, A. ii. B rton 2 40, E. J Purchast 3 15, N. Joues 3.15, H. E. Curtis 4 50, R. B. Upton 4 50, F. G. Tucker 550, W. Purchase 5.50, H. A Flower 6.0, G. Carson 6 0, W. Palmer, 6.30, J. F. Henry 6.30, A. Perm 6.30, E. Marsden 6.50, W. Hefford 7.20, R. D. Wilson 7.40, A. Cates 10.30.

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, February 12 The education oommittse expressed regret that they could not repot t'much progress m the movement since last Assembly tor the introduction of - s 'oripture lessons into State schools. The new Parliament had made no sign, and unhappily the apathy and indiffer ence of many of the friends of the movement referred to m last report hi ill continued. What was needed m order to stir up the friends of the movement m the ohurches to energetio aotion, was evidently some agency similar to the National Scripture Education League of Victoria. One of the most significant things m connection with the reintroduction of portions of the soriptures into the lesson books m Victoria had been the determined opposition of the Roman Catholics. Happily there was unity enough among them without the Roman Catholicß to carry the cause to a successful issue. The committee, therefore, recommended the Assembly m conjunction with the other ohurohes and friendß to take such steps as should lead to the formation of an organisa tion similar to the Viotorian National Soripture League as the best means of over coming the present difficulty. The Rev G. B. Inglia moved that the Assembly adopt the report ; approve of the formation of the Scripture League, and so bring about the time when ohrisiian people throughout New Zealand will demand through their representatives m Parliament, that amendment m the Education Aot which our own and sister churches have repeatedly declared to be so desirable. j

The Rev Mr Comrie oontended that they must drop the ecriptuie text book taken up to please the Anglican Church, and insist upon the reading of the scriptures. It was time that they took the lead themselves. 1 The Rev Gordon Webster said that the public echool was really the only place where they oould get children together. The Rev Messrs Mackenzie and Morrison thought that a better plan was for ministers themselves to devote say half an hour a day to giving a scripture lesson to the children. The motion was carried.

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Wellington, February 11 The Police Administration Inquiry Com mittee will sit on Tuesday nexb. Mr Poyn ton, who will probably "be chairman, arrived hereto-day. Ihs Committee is to enqu re into all questions relating to organisation, administration and enrolment, ex-.ept m casts specia'ly provided for, as follows : — That no enquiry is held int ■ ' Any matter or thing which has already been investigated aud determined before any judicial or other lawfully constituted tribunal, or where any member of the police force has been dis missed from the service, or whose services have been dispensed with m consequence of hia misconduct or for any other reason," provided also that if any allegation or state ment ia made which relateß to, or affects, the personal conduct of an individual mem ber, or members, of the Baid police force the Cornmiasioaers are nob to enter upon any. enquiry as to it, until the person so affected has at least twenty-four hours' notice m writing of such allegation or statement, giving Huch particulars of time, place, and ciroum&tancee thereof as the Commissioners shall deem sufficient, full opportunity being afforded to any such person to cross.ex amine any witness giving evidence against him, and to cill any evidence m reply which he may think fit.

WEiiiNGTON, February 14 The Police Commission opened thia morn ing. Mr Wardell was appointed Chairman. It was decided to admit the press, also that any person making complainta or those against whom complaints are made could attend personally or be represented by counsel. It was resolved toadvertise through out the colony m all newspapers other than weeklies m terms of the Commision of the course, the Commissioners intended to take m the investigation ; also that officers of the police force and constables be invited to bring before the Commission any changes they desired The commission will probably sit here until March lafc. Colonel Pitt mentioned the period over which the Commission should investi gate. Five years was suggested and the suggestion was favorably received, bub ultimately the Commission decided that it would not limit the period, and that cases of an ancient period, if especially serious, would be inquired into. The Police Commission decided first to examine Mr Evans, Secretary of the Depart ment as to the organisation of the force, etc. Probably documentary evidence will then be produced, and later on Colonel Hume will be before the Commission, whioh adjourned until 2.30. Colonel Hume, who has been m charge of the police department from July 1, 1890, until October last, asked the Commissioners for permission to attend and examine, cross-examine or pall rebutting evidence m connection with any matter which may be brought up during his ad ministration of the department. This re quest 1 was readily conceded. The proceed ings to-day will be purely formal. So far, no complaints have been lodged againßt the police here.

Mr D. Thomas will hold a e'earing sale of Mr J. Ranger's furniture and effects m Aitken Street to-morrow at 2. p.m. All will be submitted to the hammer as Mr Ranger is leaving the district.

All dog owners are requested to register their dogo, otherwise they will be prosecuted without further notice, as the inspector says it is not his intention to take dog collars out.

The annual meeting of the Record Reign Opal Mining Company takeß place m the Arcade Chambers to-morrow evening at eight o'clock.

The local subscribers to the art union of j London will receive good value for their guinea this year, to judge from the engrav". ing now on view in' Mr Cambridge's ahop (Drug Company). It is an important etch ing, by Leopold Flameng, after the popular picture by Edwin A. Abbey, A.R.A., entitled " Richard Duke of Gloucester and the Lady Anne." This picture, which was exhibited m the Royal Academy m 1896, was undoubtedly the most important pro duction of the year, and it ag^in e^cU^d muph interest when its. was subsequently exhibited m the Art Gallery of the Corpor ation of London. The subject of the pic ture is the well-known soene from Shakes peare's play, Richard 111. (act I, scene a), m whioh Lady Anne, interrupted m the solemn act of folir>wi«« ♦- «'„-,.-- m a .— & vo one grave the body of the late King Henry, iB listening to the insidious courtship of the murderer of both the King and her husband P,rinoe Edward. Ejvefy subscriber, m" addition to the annual work, reefci'ves, for the guinea subscription, one chance of a prize m the next distribution, to be held m April, 1898. The first prize this year will be an oil paint ing (20J by 15 inohes) by V. Goodall, R.A., entitled " l'he Piper," which was purchased by the Oounoil for £13Q. To-morrow is the ]*«b bnportunity of subscribing' for iho ' ; '

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THE ASHBOI.ION GDABDUN J MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1898



"GREAT REDUCTIONS, ? GREAT REDUCTIONS, AT FLETCHER RROS. : 100 BBSSEBfflKffiUSKaagKioo 13* a>ra Ul FLOUtt S. 104-1 |.r I,» X »>«>o Ib BAOj 22i pa?bw!. r s^^& :::::: fc^^b^ MuUet6 -V 7d * 8r S 5 cas^Dried PeachVs i! J? P " fSf preserved 20 owt Wa*hing Soda . . id S£ !k f^fe^u- , SSSS »»!-" --i^i PfiESERVING SEASON. PBBBBRVING SEASON iR2 l sisi4 p &£ e j£r 0 ;? d vs Glsss J " s - •*»-• 3a « »- •— CEOCKEfiT, GLASS, AND CHINA DEPARTMENT AND ALL OTHER GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE TRADE. — Notice to Our Country Customers FLETCHER" BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, on b^ Str6etf Afihburton » a nd High Street, Cbrißtchurch. r.U. Box o/. m i t Telephono 24 IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I McDonald J~m c diarmid's Q.REAT ANNUAL CLEARING SAIL.X COMMENCES ON Thursday, February 10, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH °NLY, TILL We inaugurated the Annual Reductions, for which we have gained such a »mi - 11 ■ ' H . OhS £ ad ever been bnowu. ihia 1898 ECLIPSE BALE will surpass all our previous efforte, Ife i 8 highly improbable tnat equal value can ZfftoS'ifiZ^ZSr*' im^ Bibleforth - **> ™ -t^anufacturing <S- REMEMBER Thi 8 is our ANNUAL CLEARING SALE. Come Early and ecure the Bargain;., as they are aure to go rapidly. For Prices see circulars. f x \ McDonald & Mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON. N.B.— All Orders and Repairs during Sale at Reduced Rateß. 2 • BAKGAINS EXTKAOKDINAKY /^j_REAT ANNUAL SALE of Surplus Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS, COMMENCED ON SATURDAY, January 15. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. ANDREW ORR. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW gEGS to notify that he has REMOVED to Premises lately occupied by MESSRS L, F. ASDREWES & G. J. NEILL. Fiiedlander's Corner, EAST STREET,.



I P.3:>l?c Notio- s. HAIR CUMJNG FLUID. rTIHIS FLUID is a snorot recipe, and U -L used by the leading ladies of Englaud and Amenci, a .;d now used m all >he first- class baloons throughout the world. It is delicately perfumed, and can be recom- mended as a first- clasß Toilet Preparation. DIRECTIONS. Moisten the hair with the Fluid, and adjust it loosely. As it dries it will show a tendenoy to curl. Then run your fingers thiough it to lighten it up, bb you desire? PRIOE-3s PER BOTTLE. PKEPARED BY 0. G. ELEY, LADIES' HAIRDRIER. New York, U.S.A. J. B. KIRK, . Agent.



BILLIARDS. jyTR ROBERT HILL has become Lease of the Commercial Hotel BILLIARD ROOM, which has been reupholatered and decorated thus making it one of the BEST AND MOST COMFORTABLE ROOMS IN CANTERBURY. Mr Hill has had a large experience m thit oonneotion and hopes to reoeive a fair share of patronage. 2 74 Unparalleled Opportunity. HAVING just landed large shipments of Cycle Goods, we are holding OJL.IL,ARIJNCr SA.JL.E2 at theifollowing quotations FOR CASH: — " ECLIPSE - HUMBER,'? ) Roadsters and Road' Racers, f ftf\A Perry's components throughout ( obf£)\J 18 months guarantee. ) "ECLTPSR - HUMBER," 1 ) «O1 Ladies' Machines. J ot^wX " GREYHOUND,"— Gent's\ Roadsters. First c : asß machines/ fi~\ R. Ball Head Locks, and all latest) dbXO improvements. 12 month's \ guarantee. j " GREYHOUND, "-Ladies') Machine. Loop Frame. Ball > Head Locks and all the latest j O~t fj improvements. 12 months} oQJL ( Guarantee. y Standard Cyclometers, usual price ... 10s, Sale Price ... 73 6d Nickel Plated Trouser Clips, usually 1b per pair. — To e'ear at 6d per pair. Ordinary Tromer Clips, usually, 6d per pair, to clear »t 4 pairs for 1?. •.'Search Light" Lamps, spring bracket, UMial price, ... ' 30a Sale Price ... ,„ ;,. 20s "> ilver Pet" Lamps, only 10s 6d sach. " .Viy Own " Lamps, only 6s 6d eaoh. "My Friond " Lampe, on y 7s 6d each. Tool bags from Is 6d each. j " Pushing Baby " Bells, 2a 6d each. Spanners, from 2s each, etc., etc. AL^O,— A large quantity of Saddles, Saddle Pads, Chains, Chain Wheels, Handle Bars, Grips, Toe Clips, Quadrants, Spokes and Nipples, Hubs and Pedals, Inner Tubes, and Outer Covers, Helmet Lubricators, Inflators and Valves, and every requirement of the repair shop Those who have proved Wood Rim 3to be tofective can have VESTWOOD HOLLOW STEEL RIMS fitted to any Bicycle at a small charge. Goods value and upwards carriage free o any address. Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON. . D. H. UNDRILL AND CO. REMOVAL NOTICE. rX7"E beg to intimate that we have RE- -lOVED to shop a few doora lower down ?ancred Street (next Mr E. W. Hall b), ai emporary premises during the building of mr new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE. SEEIFURTHER PARTICULARS. T, H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMER& TANCRED STREET,



— j William Street, off Wakanui ( Road. A houße of seven rooms. TO LET, WakaDui Road, tk comfortable^house of ■ix rooms and scullery. F. FERBIMAN. FOE SALE. HALF-ACRE Section, near Canterbury Millq, with Four-Roomed House, Pantry, Scullery, Waßh-houae with copper Bet m, Coalhouse. Must sell, owner leaving district. Apply 2 82 T. WERRY. IN THE MATTER OS 1%& LICENSING ACT, IS3I, AND THE ACTS AMEND- ING THE SAME. NOTICE is hereby given that, m pvr- Buance of the provisions of the above- L' named Acts, a QQARTERLY MEETING of the LICENSING; COMMITTEE for the Ashburton Licensing District will be held m the Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, MARCH 3, at NOON, for the purpose of considering any applications made under the said Acts, oi which d^o notice shall have been givex^. THCIMAS \VILLIAM TAYLEB^ 2 at? Ol«rk tQ % Lloeniiog Qqmmit(««*



Funeral Nolle «?.. V F. FERftiMAyr. ;j FUNIRAL ivOTICE. 7 . • nnHE Friends of the late IV! us Robeht 8 JL Capon arc respectfully infoimed that v her Funeral will move from her late resi. L dence, Winchmore, on TUESDAY, 15th 6 inst., at 1 p.m., for the Ashburton Ceme- tery. z BAKER BPOS., ' 294 Undertakere. j ETOE? CA! C Tenders. \j TEND X R b." mENDERS are invhTd for PLOUGHING A SP^NDID OPPORTUNITY FOR i ' JL 200 ACRES GRASS LAND. Tenders close on TUEBDAY, February 22. For , 4 _ 1 particulars apply to the undersigned PERSON WtTH A SMALL CAPITAL. 2 52 GEO. MUKDOOH, Lauriaton. Friedlandex Bros., Limited. "~~" MASSES -HAKR IS T HAVE been instructed by Mb V. FOUR-FURROW SKIMMING r <*sk to sell by Private Treaty his well PLOUGHS. known and Commodious BOARDING rpRIALS of these useful Implements will HOUSE, situated m close proximity to the JL be held an under : — . TUESDAY, 15th inst., at Mr G. J. Cox's, Methvoi » Kailway Station, containing If Allenton, directly after the Ashburton Stock o Sale. Rooms and Scullery, together with J acre of iiSKSX*;. « SSS£ Mc mm%m " nd - *• M * ROT - «"—* •• »«>' Farmers are invited to attend these trial*. 0Q aooount of his wife's ill-health, the above friedlanderTros., lim. T bd. Bhould oommand fche abtention of aDyone m 273 Local Agents. aearoh of a profitable and increasing business j ia th« centre of a large and rising diatrioti TIT B ARE BUYPS on HEAVY BRIGHT XT* TpXn T> T> Tl\/T A "XT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. • -^ Ji'-tIXiIMAJN . FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited \\TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASSJ »"UR O ALE- OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF WAKANUI iROAD, WITHIN A FEW And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLAI^ER BROS., Lxi>. MINUTES WALK ° F P ° ST ° FFICE ' " ~" • A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain* /Ny^"r|-»T/< » nTrn ' n^ rooms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- Xj\ I rC, \N A 1 KS getherwith one acre of land, fronting on JA/11 IO^l»Vy JVkJ, Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above is for absolute sale, and from Wits cloao proximity to town should call for h ARE NOW LANDING, ex special attention from those m aearoh^jof a good suburban residence. "CRAIGHTAXR" : Our this Season'e Supply ot Jj^ FBRRIMAN . 1200 BALES - i OF FULL BIZK AND FULL FOR SALE. CORNSACKS, 7 LEASE IN I'EIU'ETUITY of 100 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four Phioh we offer ex; our Ashburton, Tinwald I )lirllio cks, with nn abundant supply of water m each. 20 acrfifl arc m English or Lyudhurat; Stores, ab grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native Bt>te, upon which there ia good feed. I (*j / i . Upon the property there ia a comfortable 4:8 •/2CI • five-roomed house, a well planted garden, / three-stalled stable, piggerio3 and sheep yard?. As this farm is within three miles of a Farmers will no doubt appreciate l'ublio School, anyone m search of a property at a small rental would do well to give this ur keeping prices of their require- av ivs P ection - lenta down by giving ua their Liberal «pp°". _ F. :FERRIMAN. ' : RIEDLANDER BROS. _ LIMITED. ] nn - -• » FOR SALE, DAVID THOMAS J CJLEAJttING SALE. THE GOODWILL OF A LEASE of 'TTRRTiAV TTRVFVRTTAPY 1^ 20 acres of land, situated within two miles UJ3iOI^AX, r-U-DXlUilttX 10, o{ ABhburton, upon which is builb a very OUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS. -^ of four rooms. Annual L/TR DAVID THOMAS has received Full particulars on application to .YX instructions from Mr J. Ranger r * v " uo>1 " u " l " rj ?ho is leaving the district) to sell by Public notion at his House, situated m Aitken ireet, the whole of his Furniture and Effects ; a Seven-Roomed House, T7l Ijl Li 1 T>T>X"l\/T A ~VT Consisting of Horse Hair Suite, Chairs, X! • JO Jli JLijQ/±lVJ_il_lN « Tables, Single and Double Bedsteads, Wire Mattraßßes, Wash Stands, Chest of Drawers, Bedding, Kitchen Uten- sils, and a large lot of Tools and _ Sundries. ' Sale at g p.m. -, D.. THOMAS, J 64 Auctioneer. . „ . „ TO LET,



A X U A V Hi HORSE FAIR. FKIDAY, FEBEUARY 25, 1898. 1%/TY NEXT SPECIAL HORSE SALE will be held on the above date and fixture. Entries now being taken. D. THOMAS, 242 Auctioneer, j OAT SHEAF CHAFF. i I AM a Buyer of Oat Sbeaf Cba.g m any quantity. " ' 12 89 ; ■ i D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycle. i /CYCLISTS AND OTHERS INTEND- ING TO INVEST IN; Aj|MACHINE, CALL AND INSPECT THE "BAMBLI^," THEJ STRONGEST AND BEST FINISHED MACHINE MAps. D. THOMAS, AG3N9



| <VT an' ■■■■' * |T OST, a ptnnl l whie Pi-.; on S»turrlay. I J Fiudur n warded on application tn W. J. Kn-OOCK. 2 97 ALL kind-* of s mh Fi>h by to-night'a Express ; frcs-h Oysters to-morrow night.— J. H. Jewitt, " Opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 296 nnHK Meeting of the Ladies' Liederkranz j|_ which shi uld have beeu held to-nighi, (Monday), has been uuavoidably postponed. 2 90 FOR Sale— Sulky, well finished ; Horse, quick mover ; Harness, nearly new. J. Ivess, Standard Buildings. 2 9.5 mHE Appointed Time, (Dimbledyo) X Someone, (W. Parker); Whitaker's Almanac, The Ten Comniaudrm <it , (Jack- | son) jls my Bible Tme, (Leach ) Christmas Number, Windsor Magazine, fcixty Years a Queeu, (Bond.) Bibles, Prayers and Hymns. Tennyson's Works, latest editions.— ft. M. Jones.



NOTICE. "T" HEREBY authorise Mr P. Souness to collect all accounts due to me, and herewith notifiy that his reoeipt will be a Buffioient discharge. (Signed) H. N. ANDERSON, Stationer. Dated— Ashburton, February 14, 1898. . 2_89 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. i ___ I Try our new leathers, Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES HeLLOR, TANORED STREET j MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ! ZEALANDIA BOOT gTOBE. ) » rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT Second to none In Canterbury J FOR GOOD CHEAP I&GjTS fc SH.OES. Pronounoed by the Ashburton Public to f^ve wooderful.value for Ilbtle money.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. . EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST- CHURCH RACES. T7IXCURSION tickets to Christohurph JjJ will be issued at Titnaru and all stations north thereof, on the 17th and 18th February, and at Ashburton aud all stations north thereof, on the 19th February, also, available for return till the 21st February. Fareß, 2d per mile first clasa, Id per mile second class, minimum 4a and 2s respectively, mih ago counted one way only. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket, and may be broken after the Krst 25 mile?. The evening train from Christchuroh for Ashburton and Methven will care Christ- church at 5 15 p.m. on the 18th and 19th, and run 30 minutes later thau timet.bio j times throughout. 2 91 BY ORDER. THE GOVERNMENT VALUATION OF LAND ACT, 1896. IHKKSSBY notify that the District Valuation-roll for) the Number 16, Special District, is open for public inspec- tion as set forth m the accompanying schedule. JOHN McGOWAN, Valuer-General. Wellington. February 9, 1898. SCHEDULE. Portion of XKT , When open District . Whe f e , for Valuation-roll ™P°Mt*a. Inspection. From 15th Borough of Borough February to Ashburton. Council Office, 28th February Rangitata Aahburton. 1898 inclusive. Road District. Road Board During office Office, Hinds. hours. 2 92



Government Notices. CROWN LANDS AT ANAMA FOR SELECTION ON LEABE IJN PEBPErUITY. mHE Undermentioned CROWN LANDS _L will be opened for Application on WEDNESDAY, MAEOH 9, 1898, Under the Lease m Perpetuity System, m terms of the Land for Settlements Aofc and Regulations. , HEKEAO BKTTIAMENT, part of Anama Estate, situated about 4 miles south- west of Anama Railway Station, and 11 miles north-weßb of Hinds. Total area 2136 acres, m 15 allotments, varying m size from 5 to 373 acres. , Rentals from 4s 6 J to 6s 6d per acre per annum. Sale plans and fall particulars as to terms and conditions may be obtained from this office. Applications must be made only on the special forms prescribed, and any appli- cations tendered ou ot'.er forms will be liable to rejection without enquiry. Strict compliance with the regulations of selection and tenure will be absolutely necessary. Applications will be reoeived at Lhe Land Offices, Christchurch ivnd Timaru. on WEDNESDAY, March 9. The Land Board will ait at tho Land Offi-s Christohuceh, on THURSDAY, March 10, to examine applicants, who must attend to give any necessary evidence an to their eligibility under the regulations. The ballot to determiue the successful applicants will be held at the Land Office, Christchurch, on FRIDAY, March 11, 1898, at noon. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land Office, Chrißtchurcb, February 8, 1898. 2 93



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