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Received Wakapuaka Deo. 9, 9.6 a-m, Guardian Office 9 34 a-m The Navy. London, December 8 The British Government has decided to increase the efficiency of the navy by the appointment gradually of twelve Admirals, forty-eight Captains, seventy-three Commanders, and two hundred and eighty-eight Lieutenants. The Nicaragua Canal. Washington, December 8 Mr McKioley haa announc d that he intends to maintain the neutralisa tion of the Nicaragua canal m accord ance with the provisions of the Clayton- Bulwer treaty, and to ask the co operation o£ Great Britain with the canal. The Bill provides for the appropriation of five million dollars towards the construction of the canal. Reoeived Wakapuaka Dec. 9, 12 20 p m, Guardian Office 12 42 p-m Criticism by Grover Cleveland. Washington, December 8 Mr Grover Cleveland, interviewed, strongly condemned Mr McKioley's colonies expansion polioy. "Seize Him I" Shanghai, December 8 The Dowager Empress of China has directed the Chinese Minister at Tokio to secure Kangynwei, the member of the Council of State who took refuge m Japan, at all hazards. Better News. London, December 8 It is believed that the steamer Belgica, with the Belgian Antarctic Expedition under Lieut. Degerlache aboard, previously reported as wrecked off Cape Horn, is icebound m Grahams land. The latest news of the ex pedition was received m April last, just prior to the reported wreck.

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Received "Wakapuaka Deo. 9, 9.30 a.m., J Guabdian Office, 10-10 a.tn i The Coal Lumpers v Sydney, December 9 J The coal lumpers have decided to request the employers to confer with regard to the settlement of the diffi onlty. Federation. The Council amended the federal resolution to prevent alterations m the Constitution and State boundaries ' going to the referendum. A Demented Bank Clerk. Melbourne, December 9 A sensation was caused m the Com mercial Bank, Bendigo, late last night. A clerk sleeping on the premises began firing a revolver and shrieking. He discharged his revolver at a civilian who approached the window. The police forced the door, and found the clerk apparently demented. South Australian Harvest. Adelaide, December 9 Reports from tha r.nnntry confirm. the statement that the harvest is generally more satisfactory, both as to yield and quality, than was first anticipated.

SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB

The following handicaps have been de clared for the first day of the Chrißtchuroh Racing Club's Summer Meeting : — Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 soys ; one mile and threequarters — Nicholas 10-9, Windermere 10-2, Magazine 10 0, Powder Monkey 9 4. Ghristohcbch Cup Handicap, of 50 soys; one mile and a quarter— Skirmisher 8-10, Jewel 8 8, Sequin 8-3. Bloomer 7-13, Malatna 7-7, Bimettaliafc 7-6, Miss Lochiel 6-9. Brighton Handicap Trot, (m harness), of 35 soys ; two miles — Rosewood Bor, Brookholm 4sec, Tracey Belle llsec, Scruti neer and Flieger 13sec, Topsy Irvington 14aee, Arahura and Sapphire 24sec, Pearl Marie 253ea, Ruby II and Johnny 111 28aeo, Roseignol and Annie Rooney 29aec. Electric Handicap, of 35 soys ; six fur longs — Jewel 812, Warrington 8 5, Lepanto 8-3, l«n Farley and Peerage 8-2, Belligerent 7-11, Lord Stansbnry and Falka 7-10, Bizarre 7-9, Medicua7-8, Medallius 612. Summer Handicap Trot, (m saddle), of 25 bovb ; one mile — Monte Carlo scr, Gazelle 6sec, Jessie Bseo, Millionaire 13seo, Miss Annie 14sec, Murmur 18sec, Fantasy 19aec, Aesta Naßh and Spec 20sec, Master Irving ton Arahura, and Shylook 24sec, Home Rule Ss3ec,' Simon R and Rats 26sec, Bob M, Pro teat, Annie Rooney, Cameline, and Mariam 27eec.

WeIiRBR Handicap, ol 30 aova ; one mile and a distance — Rex II 9-13, Sequin 9-12, Bloomer 9-9, Bimettalist 9-4, Wedlock 93, Lord Stansbury 9-0, Ben Farley and Matlock 8-13, Tamapu and Huku 80

MAYFIELD.

From Our Own Correspondent SHEEP KILLED BY LIGHTNINQ. On Sunday afternoon thirteen Bheep belonging to Mrs Hugh Corbett, were killed by lightning on his farm at May field. They were lying against a wire fence, and it is supposed that the lightning struck the wireß and the shock travelling along smashed the aheep badly. THUNDERSTORM. A terrific thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain, passed over this district on Sunday afternoon. The rain did immense good to the crops, which were beginning to droop from the effects of late nor'-westers. Many of the paddocks of oats are out m full fc&r, and I notiped a beautiful crop of wheat In ear belonging to Mr A. J. Hußton. The rape orops are quite a picture, and grass ia more abundant than I have ever noticed it here. A NEW CHURCH: The Presbyterians of Mayfield have now decided to build a churoh, having met with greab encouragement financially. Donations close upon the century have already been promised, and a congregational meeting ia to be held m the schoolroom on Thursday evening to consider ways and means, v ' LECfttfRES. The Rev. J- J. Mather delivered a leoture at "Ruapuna on Monday night, and one at Mayfield on Tueßday night, In aid of Home Mission (Weßleyan) funds. Ab either place there was a large and appreciative audienoe. The Bubject waß " Sammy Hick, the village blacksmith.'' Mr Clark, the Wesleyan Mihiater of the district, occupied the chair.

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London, December 7. In connection with the visit of the Aus tralian Eleven to Eugknd, two matcheß each have been arranged with Gloucester shire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Oxford Uni versity, theM.C.O. and Ground, and single matohes against the other first-class counties as well aB Cambridge University and the South of England. Several more matches are m course of arrangement.

The Cup match Aehburton v. Rakaia was playea m the Domain ye&terday. Afchbur'oii, hatting first, mad^ 103— Dinwhire (not ou') 32. Becka't2^, C Ai-drcwsl9 Richards 13. Rika'a *crt MaoDoi aid iu,d f.nmbie to tha wickets who badmn-de 65 and 39 respectively when time was culled. Add a bye and the Ashburton Boore was topped by two runs.

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Presbyterian School Treat. — The annual picnio of the Ashburton Presbyterian Sunday School was held m the Domain yesterday. Over two hundred children attendee), and enjoyed themselves most thoroughly m the paddock now being prepared as a hockey ground. There was plenty of " entertainment " m every sense of the word for both young and old, and the young people thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mr Andrew Orr, who has for many years taken a great interest m the Sunday School, made his kindly presence felt, ac did all the teachers, and many others who lent a helping hand, to make a moat enjoyable and successful day's outing for the little ones

Oom Paul and the Volicsraad. — The attempb of the Transvaal Volkßraad mem bers to have a wholesale " striking off the roll " of lawyers, to punish one who, m hie duty to his clients m the Selati railway case, had brought these legislators into publio contempt and ridicule, was a complete failure. They had tabled a motion that none bub burghers should be allowed to practise aB lawyers m the State, and had worked the debate up to a high pitch of enthusiasm, when, jusb before the oritical division, m walked Oom Paul, and told the mover fco " have done with hie nonsense," explaining that the whole thing was con trary to the convention. Mr Kruger then marohed out again, and the trembling doppers adjourned the question sine die.

News m Brief.

Mr A. W. McMillin, artist, has a new advertisement m this issue. His studio m Saunders' Buildings is well worth a visit.

Mr Burrell, photographer, of Christchuroh, notifies elsewhere that he will visit Methven next week and give an exhibition with the gramaphone.

Those interested m the formation of a St. Patrick's Day Sports Association are re minded that the meeting takes place this evening m the Arcade Chambers, at eight o'clock.

THE ABHBUKION GUABDtAJS : FRIDAY, DEOEMiJEB §, 1898

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LAST WEEK OF HARDLEY BROS. CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, Etc. * 8.8.A. SHEARS T IT S. ALSO REDUCED. *'*"•' Special reductions m Carpenter'o Tools of all descriptions. Tanks, Baths, Pumps, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. W All accounts owing to J. W. Habdley mußt be paid ab once. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS gQ 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS JOO 100 BOXES FINEST NEW SULTANAS 100 N.B. — AH onr Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin- ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much feime and trouble m cleaning. YTTE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods:— 10 cwt FineEt Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwfc Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon > v quash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peei 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 0 cwt Choice New Figa 1?, doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships) 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwb New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2/swb New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5" ewt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 ewt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Wa'nuts) 2 cwfc Real German Saoeage 10 oases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. — SUGAR - SUGAR.. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. (The Most Reliable Sugars tbat can be used for Jam and Jelliea. JAM TABS. W ~" JAM JAPS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b G'asß Jars, 1-qaarb and Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TFA, Packed m ±Ib and lib packet*, Sib and 10lb tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Bpecial Quotations for Tins and i-chents. f&- We make a Specialty of Tea. The Beat Value given m Ashfinrton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Paoking Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. Enalith ' and Colonial Botblad Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon keg» always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Pobls despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily 1 SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASSBURTON. Ualephoaa No 53



ie 98 -c II R I_S TMA S- « 98 NtW OUHRANTB, JJLWJf. ISINs, NEW bULXANAS. FLETCHKI BROS. Oft vu n -^ n . ti> s - *♦ i/'Ums Fm > eh Prim- » ALSO Tfltf FOLLOWING FOR* Wit CHRISTMAS TRADE :- --m TiS w o em ° n ? e ! J * cwt Morton ' a Mi «d Spice In r^«& L A me - JU ' OOne n 2° cwfc Fan °y Confectionery 10 Cases Dried Apricots, Peaches, etc Etc. Etc. Etc. OUR PROVISION DEPARTMENT H STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be Been by the following :— an I- s B P'fee Baoon, Sides, Rolls and Hams (Pale or Smoked). Stirlmg Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always take, the First Priz* wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price m the Home Mat kete. 2|b tins Refined Lard °<^ tinß Corned MjUt ? To I P,°- rDe cu Beef m 2ib tine Roast Mutton a»hHn. lb ß i DB fv? Tojlgueß 2lb fcinß Boiled M «"°° 1 h J£l ? te Tp T ?l 8 21b tins Curried Mutton 1b S« SSw n dl 1 g o.  llb tina O* fof d Sausage Jk t ! Black Currant Pudding lib tins Irish Sausage ftLnfr 11 "? f am ° g llb and 2lb «" *»fit m Je ly Cocktail Salmon, Salmon Cutlets, Morton's and Marshall's Herrings fn Tomato Sauce Star Brand Mullet, etc., etc. ' PRErERVI C SEASOI I \ PRESERVING SEASON BRASS lfi^i^@iif HE4VY&LIGHTEN AMEL Preserv ng Pans WwßflS Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. str l ont C «rXi e^ edt 5 be tt o e Fioest pre8 *™°S Sugar on the Market. Being much made^with ?fc ft r« c ° rdl ul ry 8«g« itfathawtor. more Kconomica', and Jams and Jellies ?h« . IJLVJSLi- o T UCh 6rn ?? r and claarel> - CTse^ fa y »U the principal J am Faotorieß m Jars A Ne«tt of S T° f fie. c7 T ry d « Bcri P ti r 0D T i ° Stock, including Mason's Improved Screw Top So SCebuySetwh^e 8 ' 8 ° f Jam *"* D ° WD E^ Uire ° v? wi?h U roo^f RTHEN ;WARB & CHINA WARE DEPARTMENT is heavily stocked with Goods for our Christmas Trade. Inspection invited. FLETCHeST BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STKEET, OHRIBTOHURCH. Telephone 24 Box 6?



For the time being I shall occupy the old offices whioh I have been m for the past six years m West Street, and m conneotion with the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, AahburtoD, October 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mee's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool whioh may be entrusted to me. The First Sale will be held on i DECEMBER 2nd. and all Wool should be forwarded by the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to unake advances FREW OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpaoke and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 08 Auotionee RJ 1 THE CASH 800T 1 STOKE (Nezb to Niooll BroB.) FTIHE Leading Boot Store m Ashburton. THF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Gooda imported first hand, and retailed at lowest prices. JUST AURIVKD- Lftdies' Glaoe kid Shoes m Black and Tan. Ladies' Glaoe Kid Boots and Tan Boota. Ladies' Glaoe American Shoes. .Ladies' Evening Shoes m all ooloure. Shoeß for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20s. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & MeDiarmid. ! EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, M»n»gep



WOOL. WOOL^WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS DALGETY <fc CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchnroh Sales any Wo o which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for Bale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co., Ltd., Chnstchurch, acoount Niooll Bros., with advice to us. We oan also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FREEZERS FREEZERS. IjTARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account oan book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com* muuioattug with ua, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 maE christchurch m¥at co. X Limited.- ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention, NICOLL ~BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS K. W. HANMER. E. W. HANMEE I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Gravea, and others with whom I have m the past done bnsineßß, that 1 shall be represented at the Stock Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to aot as my Auctioneer. Any busiuess entrusted to me will be carefully ! looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going.



N'OO; L BKOiHERS. lNieo ?l Brothers, [H. F. Niooll.] (L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. OJtiNTJRAL AUCTION ROuMJS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S^LES OF (UTTLK, TJG A F' ULTRY Kvery Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, Iv Yards adjoining ihe Arcade, Fntranov by ri£;ht'Of-way, rear of Union Bauk. Also of MERCHANDISE, FUHNiTURF. and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY tfA '. URI'AY, Cv mmencing immediately on conclusion of ouj live stock sale. CLEARING iSALKS conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods 'placed -m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM. MISBION. We shall he pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal, STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monie«, rangiDg from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at % and 5 per cent. Farms, Houae Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their roperbies to communicate with us.



CHEAE MONEY! CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMB JF £100 «> £10,000, ON ' COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, Ab exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISQDRIOT MANAGER, Christphuroh. " J. H. RIOHARDBON, Government) panranoo ComralMionor,



METHVEN YARDS COMPANY, LTD. NEXT SALE will be held on TRURSDAY, December 2s. 12 83 G. H. ALINGTON, Secretary. ART CLASSES, M.R, A, W.UOM.IX-.JL.IIN, ARTIST, From South Kenßington Sohool of Art, London, England. STUDIO IN SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, CENTRAL ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTIONS given m all Branoheß of ART. Painting Portraiture a Speoialty. For Particulars addreaa the Art Studio, gftundora'Buildingg. flagrant and refreshing— Ntv> 1 1 qv 1



These Machines embody all that is best m up to date bioyole construction. Interchangeable Sprookets, B*ll Retaining Hubs, Flush Joints, Hollow arched crown nickled, and English Dunlop Tyres, PRICE FOR BOTH LiDIES' & GENTLEMEN'S WHEELS PQfi CASH, OR TERMS AS MAY BE ARRANGED GUARANTEED FOB TWELVE MONTHS nicollTbros... 12 52 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. New Zealand lines Company. BSTABLIS h"¥d° : L _ 188 9j CAPITAL^OnF MILLION. THEPEEMIEB AND~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST WRRENT RATES / E. W HANMER 4GENT ' W. CONGREYE, "" THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, TTAS JUST LANDED HIS FIRST SHIPMENT OF THE CELEBRATED CLIPPER CYCLES, and thoße m want of a FIRST-CLASS MACHINE at a LOW PRICE would do well to call and inspect them. !?1 Q 1 Act WILL PURCHASE A . fJI Q 1 f\a abJLO XUk LADY'S or GENTLEMAN'S 3^1.0 I\JB £13 10 $ "CLIPPER'"' BICYCLE. £13 10$ THE "CLIPPER" BICYCLE ia not a toy, but a good, solid, sound, Bervloeable Bioyole ; built and sold at a price within the reaoh of all, PRIMUS STOVES. PRIMUS STOTES. NOISELESS. SMOKELESS. WICKLESS. ODORLESS. No house ia complete without one of these perfeot Stoves. The most economical Stove m the market. Cheaper than Coal or Gaß. Call and inspect them, and you will be convinced. THE ENTERPRISE RAISIN SEEDEB Will atone one pound of Raiaina m five minuteß. A great labor aaver. A child can stone your Raiaina with this machine. Also m Stock— Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery of every description. Hay Forkß, Hay Rakeß, and all Harvest Requisites at loweßt prices. I hold an Immense Stock of Tools, all of the best English and American makei, and guaranteed. Compare our prices. All goods marked m plain figures: I SELL AT ONE PRICE— TJHLE xAjWJEWT. W. CONGREYE, . THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. and at 129 Colombo Street, Christohuroh.



oflß IS T MA S AT THE DUST PAN. HURRAH? HURRAH? WII'LL SOUND THE JUBILEE. OLD FATHER OHHI TMAB & SANTA OLA US intend to put up at THE DU3I I'.VN for the CHRISTMAS SEASON. THEIR CHARIOTS ARE LOADED WITH TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS AND DOLLS DOLLS D"LLS D LL3 THE LATEST THE FUNNIEST THE BEST IN TH-; TOWN. ALL BKW ATiL ♦r V> A I.l* X t.W Coma and See Conri and See Come and See CHRISTMAS & NEW YKAR CARDS— Unsoiled, Artißtic, Beautiful and New. FAJN'CY GO^DS — Fanoy Goods STATIONERY — Stationery, Etc ALL FEW ALL NEW A*L NEW D«vvis I Thp Prijjfi Winner, the Beet, Beat all ctmers at Sewiugr iUitchine j Exhibitions C'egrgrs Perumibui ators-The Cheapest and Best. Christchuroh Prices. Massey-Harris Bicycle— Sub-AGENT for this First-Clasß Machine. THE DUST PAN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. BICYCLES. WE have received direct from New York a shipment of the celebrated Americas Bicycles " HOMEO " & " JUILETTE," and have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON.



T. Bullock. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Town Property well situated m Havelook Street West, Also,— Household Furniture and effects m estate of W. H. Collier. MR T. BULLOCK, m conjunction with Mb D. Thomas, has received instructions from the Agent for the Public Trustee as administrator it* the estate of W. H. Collier, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, T.S* 1197, containing i acre fronting Havelock Street West, on which ia erected a Dwelling House of seven rooms with detached wash house, copper built m and other improve- ments, surrounded by garden, back portion being well stocked with fruit trees. The house is almost new, having been erected only about two year?. Well situated m a healthy locality, AND Interest m lease of T.S. 1223, containing £ acre, fronting Havelock Street and Wakanui Road West, with small Stable and Trap Shed thereon, whioh can be removed. Also,— The whole of his furniture and effects comprising :— Oval Table, Sofa, Easy Chairs, Hearth Rugs, Cane Chairs,' Clocks, Sideboard, Fender and fire irons, Carpet, Oilclolh, Iron Bedstead and Bedding (brass mouldings), Duchesse Dressing Table, Wash Stand and Ware, Portmanteaux, Kitchen Furniture, Cooking utensila and Sundries Martini-Henri Riflo, Revolver, Breach Loading Gun and Caae, Lawn Mower, Garden Hose, Combined Drill, Carpenters 1 tools, Rod and Fishing Tackle complete, eto. Also, — 1 grey Mare, 1 Trap, Harness, Horse Feed, etc. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, D. THOMAS, 12 26 Auctioneer. MONEY. TO LEND on approved Freehold Securi- ties the following small special Bums ; £400, £150, £200 ; also £2000. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, ~ DWELLING of five rooms, centrally situated m Tanored street. Apply to T. BULLOCK D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. 11/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on bhe above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer. FARMS FOR SALE 0 1 O ACRES near Ruapuna, Becurely \j;X& fenced, good house, large stable and chaff house, etc., 350 Aores m English graßß, 110 under culti- vation for turnips, balance native pasture. Price low. A Kfi AORBS near Dromore, well im- *± OVJ proved, good bouse and out) build- ings, all m grass. "I QAA ACRES Near Dromore, well JL&\J\J fenced, 300 acres oi wheat and 3QQ. acres m oats (look- ing splendid). Balance laid down m grass. This block ia well worth looking after. Terms can be arranged. Apply 11 130 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB. OWNERS of Ppnieß desirous of having them measured, before the races, January 2 and 3, 1899, oan do so ac Mr Thomas' Store ANY TUESDAY «t § p,m, and obtain a certificate. '0. H. DOWDING, Vi 72 Seoretary. TO FARMERS & POULTRY BREEDERS MR D. D. HYDE, the Government Poultry Expert, will deliver a Lecture SHIS (Friday) EVENING m St. Stephen's Schoolroom, at 8 o'clock. R. B, RESTELL, Seoretary Ashburtoo Poultry Society ,



FRIEDLAKDER, BROS. | WEST STREET AUCTION MART. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 .* \X7E shall offer as above, on account of W H. T. Rosendat.e, Eeq. . a crop of QAQ ACRES of vVheaN growing about f>i \J & two miles below Tinwald. ' Sale at 12.30 p m. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 21 Auctioneer. SPECIAIT ENiRY. ASHBURTON £ARDS. TUESDAY, DKOEMBER 13. WE SHALL OFFER, as above, on account of a Client, a live of 1 000 FORWARD TWO-TOOTHS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. 12 69 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. FEIDAY, DECEMBER 23. WE HAVE received instructions from Mr John Johnston (who is giving up contracting) to Sell at his Farm, Tinwald, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE PLANT, conßieting of— I "I X GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES, from JLO five yearß up i\ DRAUGHT MARES, with Foals at & foot * HACKS & HARNESS HORSES 4 Massey-Harriß Binders, 2 Brantford Binders, 3 Farm Drays and Frames, 2 Spring Draya, 2 Gigs, 1 Three- ' furrow Plough, 4 Double-furrow Ploughs, Blooks and Taokle, Dray and Plough Harness, and Sundries. Sale ab 12.30 pm, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 12 70 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer



BURRELL, Photographer, will visit Methven and districts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 14; 3.4 and IS ; and is prepared to take photos of individuals, groupß, livestock, etc., at reason- able teems. Appointments may be addressed, care Post Office, Methven. Look out for free exhibition of the GRAMQPHQNE, Tuesday Night. ' 12 84 Craig pE ad & Berryman have just opened bub another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the moab fashion* able patterns and beat qnality suitings as now worn at Home, whioh oannot be obtained m any other establishment Id the district).— (Advt Smoke New Ve^ua



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. rjiHE Friends of the late Mr Archibald JL McDonnell are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his late residence, Tancred Street East, on SATUR- DAY, 10th inst«, at 10.30 a.m., for the Catholic Church, thence to the Aehburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 12 81 Undertakers, NICOLL BROS. FURNITDBB SALE, WE HAVE received instructions to Sell m our Roomß TO-MORROW, AT 12.30 P.M., A large quantity of Useful Furniture and Sundries, including — Sofa, Side Board, Bedsteads, Bedding, Tables, Looking Glasses, Oilcloth, and a large quantity of Glassware, Tin- ware, and Crockery. NO RESERVE. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. WE SHALL ALSO Oi'FER, on aooount of whom it may concern, — q A CASES OF APRICOTS £)(\ CASES OF PLUMS "l.rw CASES OF BANANAS Absolutely No Reserve NIOOLL~BROS. S - JOHN R. BLAND, 12 85 Auctioneer. A GOOD CHANCE.



SYNOPSIS OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. T Bullook— Money to lend ; also house to let Burrell, photographer, viaitß Methven next week Nicoll Bros— Furniture, fruit, &o, for sale to-morrow Wanted— Girl Baker Bros — Funeral notice Mill Stream Gardenß— Gooseberries, cur- rants, etc W McMillin — Art classes Methven Yards Company — Nexfc sale Thursday, December 22. Cooking clasa— Saturday, at 11.30 Wanted. DON'T MISS the Exhibition and Pepper's Ghost at Orange Hall To-night. All day To-morrow — Luncheon, Tea, and Even- ing Entertainment. 12 86 WANTED at once— Girl, about 16, to assist; m House work. — Apply Mail Office. 12 79 WANTED Known — Gooseberries and Currants m any quantity for Jam at Mill Stream Gardens. 12 80 Lollies. — Cooking Claßß \^J Demonstration en "Sweets," To- morrow, Saturday, at 11.30, for School children. Admission 6d. 12 82 i, li/TADAME STELLA, the Renowned _LY_L Palmist and Clairvoyante, will receive for a few days only at Mrs Robottotn's, Photographer, Mooie Street, Ashburton. 12 52 TO LET — A convenient House m Have- lock street, at present] occupied by the Manager of the Bank of New South Walea. Possession m a few days. Apply Ashburton Drug Company, Limited. 12 61 /CHRISTMAS Cards m great variety, \J packets from 3d. Diaries for 1893. A Second-hand Piano for sale, a bargain, English make. Music from 3s per dozen ; pieces, 4d each. Gramaphones and Records, oaah or terms. — H M Jones



Keaiing'sj Pov/deu destroys Bugs, Fleas Mo'thß, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the suceesß of this nowder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean In application. See the article you purchase ia keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d, c oh, by all chemists. Smoke New Viau«i