COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

United Press Assooiatlon — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, October 25 The wheat market ia excited. Wheit is quoted about Is dearer on the week. Bu-i --ness is limited.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion of Canterbury, Limited, reports for the week ending October 25 as follows : -The total yardings at the Ashburton stleyards on Tuesday last wne 3641 sheep, 27 cattle, 3 pigs. The rain on the previous day seemed to have somewhat improved the tone of the market. Fat sheep, of which there was but a small entry, sold from 10s 3d to 16s for a line of really good en es. There was a good supply of lambs, prices varying from 9j to lls. Store sheep, four and six-tooth wethers and ewes, from 10a 6d to 10s lOd. The bulk of the yarding consisted of hoggets, bring ing from 7a 9d to 9a 9d. Ewes and lambs (all counted) 5s 6d to 7a Id. Fab cattle, of which there was a large entry, sold well, prices ranging from £6 to £7 17a 6d, springers bringing from 303 to £5. _________ __ _____ i

HAVELOOK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weekly sale of live stock, furniture, produce, etc., as under: — Last Saturday, I had a larger entry of pigs and cattle than usual, and the attendance beiDg good, pigs met with very keen competition. la fact pricea were higher than they have been for some time, weanerß fetching 10a, lls 9.1, 12s 6d, 13s 6d, 13s 9J, and up to 14s 6d ; small stores, 15a 6d to 17s 6d ; small porkers, £1 4s and £1 6a 6d. There was a good yarding of oattle, whioh were m better demand, and I disposed of cowa due to calve early at £4, £3, and £2 10a, and jusb calved £4 ss, £4 15s. Poultry — A good entry, doubtless due to Show week ; mixed fowls were selling at 1b to Is 3d, better sortß Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s Id, up to 2s sd, roosters 23 6d, 2s 9J, and 2s lOd, duckß 3s to 3s 6d, geese 4s to 4a 6d per pair. In produce, seed blue Derwents realised 6s 3d, 7s, Bs, and up to 9b per sack ; kidneys, lls ; and email potatoes for pig feed 2a 6d per sack ; good eating potatoes 10s to 10s 6d per sack. Carrotß 1b 6d, and chick wheat from Us to lls 6d per sack. I also told a varied assortment of sundries, furniture, etc, at satisfactory prices ; also spring carts £7 And £18.

THE LIEDERKRAKZ.

* The very wet weather interfered to some extont with the attendance at the final " at home " of the season given by the Ashburton Liederkranz on Tuesday evening m the Orange Hall, but m spite of the heavy rain there were about a hundred people m the room. The first part of the programme was a melange, the items of which were contributed by members of the society, Misß Richardson having opened the concert with a well played trifle by Wachs, Mrs 0. M. Brooke, who had kindly acceptei an invita tion to help m a fucction of the society whose interest she has always had at heart, and which as an active member from its inception she haß done much to further, was accorded a heaity welcome, and sang with her usual sweetness Rossinis *• Voca poco," for which she received a vociferous encore, and responded with one of her own characteristic Bongs. She also closed the first part with Cowen's " Swallows," and was again encored. Mrs Percy Jones, who is only too eeldom heard In Ashburton, was twice encored for her song " I heard a spirit," m which she accompanied herself on the zither, and for her " Dream angel," and gave as one of her responses "Tv^o is company," with the necessary archness. Miss Barratt was at her best m " Love is the crown of all," and her effort was rewarded with a hearty encore. Mrs Mac- Lean Dun, who seldom sings m solo now, appeared m the old Scotch song " The bonnie banks of Loch Lomond," and being to the manner born did full justice to both music and words, and received a vigorous encore. The trio Abt's "Gently sleep," sung by Mesdames Denshire and Makeig and Miss Barratt was artistically given. The part song "The guardian angel" (Guonod) was the Sooiety'a welcome contribution to this part. The second part was devoted wholly to the Cantata " Silver Sails, 5 ' by B. F. Rogers. Space forbidß a detailed notice of a remarkably good ex position of the work, under Mr Owen's able baton. The soloists were Mrs Denshire, Miss Steele and Miss M. Barratt, who acquitted themselves well, while the accom panist was Miss Denshire. Mr Owen played the accompaniments for all the solos m the first part with the exception of Mrs Brooke's. These were supplied by Mrs Moore, from Christchurch.

Latest Items.

Industrial Building Society. — The thirty-ninth appropriation was drawn by ballot last evening. Mrs Landells, Ashbur ton, and Mr J. Gudsell, Tinwald, being the fortunate shareholders— £lso. This brings the amount disposed up to £11,700. The Bblay Ridb Tkophy.— The question of promoting a relay ride of 100 miles for the Dunlop trophies was considered last evening by the Ariel Cycling Club, and after some discussion it was thought that time did not permit of the attempt being made by our local ridere. It is, however, by no means clear that the necessary time could not be found on Monday, the last day, as very few employers would be likely to refuse a selected rider at least to gob away sufficiently long to complete his share of the riding, ten miles. The roads have been much improved by the late rains. As some doubt exists as to whether amateurs can compete we may say that as the Timaru Tourists did so on Thursday last it is to be presumed the trophies are open to any claßs of riders. It is to be hoped that our local men may yet be enabled to compete m this almost intercolonial contest, as such an opportunity seldom offers. Ariel Bicycle Club — A Committee meeting of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held last evening — all the members present. Correspondence was read from several gentlemen accepting positions as officials at the sports meeting to be held on November 9. A letter wao aleo received from Mr M. Priest, representing Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co., stating that it was alleged that) Mr Edge had held on to the pacing tandem m the Ashburton-Methven record, and asking the Club, if they thought it proper to do so, to enquire into the matter. It wan resolved that as the race was not run under the auspices of the Ariel Bicycle Club the Com mittee look on it as a private matter between Measrs Morrow, Bassett and Co, and Edge, and that the parties interested be informed of the above resolution. The reports of various sub-committees were received, and all arrangements were well forward for the ooming meeting.

THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

Preparations m the British Navy. Issue of a Bine Book. The Diplomatic Negotiations. linn Stand by Lord Salisbury. Egyptian Govern ment Supports Lord Salisbury. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, October 25 Great Britain is placing m com mission eighteen thirty knot torpe.do destroyers. The British North Ameri can squadron is mobilising at Halifax. A Blue Book has been issued utterly refuting the French Yellow Book. Lord Salisbury states that he had two hours' interview with Baron deOou reel on October 6, the greater part of which was occupied by the Baron's self-introduced remarks about Fa9hoda. Lord Salisbury insisted that the ques tion was whether Egypt or the Mahdists were entitled to the possession of the Nile, which was settled on the battlefield, A third party had no claim to the region. Major Marchand had conducted his secret expedition to Fashoda despite repeated warnings. Baron de Courcel wished both nations to announce that delimitation negotiations were progressing, Major Marchand retiring. Lord Salisbury would not counten ance the cession of a portion of the left bank of the Nile. Baron de Courcel, on October 12, promised that Major Marchand should retreat westward if he were provided with food and munitions of war. Lord Salisbury promised he Bhould have both. Baron de Oourcel therefore did not pursue the theme, and asked for an outlet to the Nile. He became excited, and Lord Salisbury refused to discuss the matter unless his proposals were placed m writing. Tha Egyptian Government has ap proved of the Sirdar's action with re gard to Major Marchand, and has urged Lord Salisbury to prevent the Nile provinces jeast of JDetn Ziber falling into other hands.

The British Cabinet.

Hounding up the Ocean Grey hounds Stock Exchange Disturbed. Ware-hand's Admissions. A Jubilant Press Salisbury's Firm Attitude. Received Wakapuaka October 25, 8-40 a-m, Guardian Office 9 26 a-m London, October 25 The British cabinet meets on Thurs day. The steamship companies whose vessels are subsidised to act as auxiliary warships, have been warned to be m | readiness to place them m commission. The stock exchange is perturbed and consols fell to 10GJ , but recovered to 107 J. Baron de Courc^l, who has been to Paris since the 13th, has returned to London. Major Marchand informed Sir H. Kitchener that he was confident he would be recalled when the position was known. He admitted he was unable to resist the Dervishes or retire westwards. Paris. October 25. The French newspapers commenting on the yellow book refer exultingly to Lord Salisbury's pitiful exhibition and inability to oppose the diplomatic skill of M. Delcasso and Baron de Oourcel. London, October 25 The blue books shows that Lord Salisbury has unflinchingly claimed the whole of the Nile Valley, and that the British end Egyptian authorities required Marchand's withdrawal to the watershed of Bahr el Ghazel.

THE LATEST.

Australian. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received'Wakapuaka October 26, 8-55 a-m. Guardian Office 9 38 a-m South Australian Harvest. Adelaide, October 26 In the Legislative Assembly, the Treasurer stated that his estimate of a seven-bushel harvest had not been realised. If the drought continued it would be only four bushels, while timely rain might make it five or six. He also said he was waiting an opportunity to float a loan.

THIS ASHBUiiTOJS GCABDIAi* : WEDNESDAY, OGTO-S&ft _f 1398



] SEASONABLE GOODS ATSD PICNIC DELICACIES. FLETCHER BROS. TJfAVK m Stock Ji< following Summer Delicacies:— 1 anrt 9il r DS ?» heep J?, ng u a^ 3 2 b lin - CorDC(I Betf 2b «»• Oomed Mv: ton I f n f. 2Ib c t« n 8 I'reßsed ßabbits 2ib tins Koaat Mutton 211. tins K>u B t Beef ithl'iLi JT 2b tiM IJraH a 2 * : b linß I'fe.erveil P^ch« lib Hn« »> n l d rf ea , 8 r , b tma hiih SBUSR 8 e 2 i b tina Preserved Apricot. „ ! ?e D ed DUC^ 1 b biha "x- r »r«»b-arß»ge lU, tine U mbridge S*.ua ge In P IDS P £ ?served Duck llb ««>■ «oose m Jelly lib tin. Obi man dan«*o llh.in.PiM. r>  llb tins «ooaebery Pud- lib tins Apple Pudding llbtinßßWkUurrdntPudding ing (Uelicious) r 8° a n n'L Fr^ h 0^ 1 tllton ' 8 KiPPered flerringa, Morton's H ei ringa m Tomato Sauce, Marshall's Hernnga m Tomato Sauce, Oocktail S»| mo o, Naha Bay Balmon, Salmon Cutlets, Crosse and Blackwell's Boater Paste, * : Anchovy Paste, Ham and Ohickeu, etc, Auckland SUt Brand Mullet, Marshall 1 . Red Herring., Paten'a *2» m. . Chutney Sanoe, &0., &c, fto. wmr The above Canned Goods are of the Beat Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed Fresh and Sound. SHEEP X ETTING, FOWL NETTING, CHICKEN NETTING, Etc. ■ N.fcHnJn? 3U?<! T ei I ed \ Bhi V m * ot of 1O 31il©s (17,600 Yard.) of Wire i^ISbSoSiSS: and quote very low Prioeß for quanlities Get our *"**»» ROI mS'^DD^'^S 6 " to ba So!d at B refttl y leduoed R »teP; Mlllffnf £ D a PR £ M]^ J^ OLLER FLOUR at lees than Wholesale Prices. K^nii 9 ! . i" d A u uckl^ d . No 1 C^e Sugar at Rock Bottom Prices. Highest Teat Oatmeal * r3VS r t Chrial « hu^ h Advertised Prices. Timaru and Christchurcfa peVfb Se^ked pS lle the' the ""* e °° nOmiCftl T * " the Mftrket « to EaKIHENWAKE, CHINAWARE, & GLASSWARE DEPART M UN T w^J? n ? a Tn . 3€5 Crates and Hogsheads just ooming to hand ex S.B. Kaikorua Wwefokomrw, and Daipbic, from the Best Potteries and Ula« Works m England, Amenoa and the Continent;, and we hhall be opening them un m a few rL,« B»kißg one of the Finest Displays m Canterbury. P dßyS| DINNER WARE AND TEA WAKE. -~i™r»Tir."liir?TM"'?S^.^^E^' J ' 1 "'" |U ' 11^ ! "" Note the Address— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGE STREET, CHRISTCUURCH. Wholesale acid Retail Agentß for Nimmo and BJair'e Standard JWd 8 . GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FLOUR REDUCED c©3 IO» rer Ton KEROSENE „ 3« per Casl T?i P " Si per Boy l F LA ». 3<l per lb H*MS AND BACON-A Choice lot ofSide,, Roll,, tnd Ham,, granted graiu fed, CALIFORNIAN FRUITS-Just Landed, Pears, PeacheP, Apricots wh-Vh »n k found delioioua, and Cheaper than fresh fruft ' *'" be (o) A L^RGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK:— A «^ DS ' ARROWROOT, toV^I 1 B^s.ptt« BAKING POWDFR. BOVJRIL.g BISCriTS, OA FARAWAY ST?Bn« CANDLES, COFFtfE, CTOMBPOWdS* CURRANTS, CREAM ,f TARTAR, iffifj LOUR % COCOA, CANDIED PEFL EXTRACT OP mfsh """ FIGS, GOLDEN SYRUP, iJINOLASS HOPS, KEROSENE Lia E JUKW JAMS, MAKMALADE, M4TCHE? 1 - MUSTARD, OATMEAL, ' RAISINS* SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BIGK ' L fcULPHUR, SHEEP TONGUES, SODA SALMON, STARCH, ' B( g^T t auar ' Etc >f ElCi John ors'~a!nd co., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SPRING 1898 SUMMER 'yy® Begtoalviaf our Customers and the Public generally that each Department ia cur Eitr blishmrn!; is now Tf onugh'y Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season, In our Household Furnishing* Depart me at Will be found a Cro:ce Variety of new PattfJnain OPclothsand I inn!*,,™ * with full ranges of Lace Curtain* Quilts, Art Mas! na Sd »ll Lv '• fo £ etber Equaree, Ruga and Mats. wawina, and all B ; 2e8 m Cir pet THE D3EBS AND BLjPSE MATERIALS Are especially worth •' of a visit, as we consider tha pond, ; n n, - iO exceptionally well sole. ted. he gocd3 m tb£Be apartment! AS USUdL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom U replet. with Stylish Art, wh ich Udica aM AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS • (The ohie' fcttraotion is the f unique Selection of Gentlr men's Ti« *„«* «vx^ the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds? TIM * nd Shlrt *. *nd ~-(0)— • / We are m JBaaioess. We want to be busy, and to fc PBn h» ,v * interest to ?erve you aa well as possible. If y OU ,112 7 f therefore ™to oup it: The beat Bervice only can do thia. We 'try & »£A°K;C?X^^£ r? ' %gT We find that the demands made on r ur T)r MC » !,• ta oompulaory for us to decline to make up Coatumes n\hl« 8 .P* P» rlm «nfc make iO EBtabHshment. y V/oaiumes other th* u thoso purchased at oar MITCHELL^ TURNEE.



I TP 0R RE LIABLE MACHINES at Lowest Prioeß go to THS Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English and Amerioan Bicycles try the Eclipse Cyc'e Works. G Firat-class Models to Sblect from. FOR Bicycles on the Easiest T- rms go to THE Eclipse Cycle W rks. tCISQUJKIEJS INVITKD. FOR thf rough Repaira at Shortest Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR the beet selection of Cycle Accessories, including Inflcvtors,. Bolls, Saddles, Handle Bars, Grips, Pedals, Chains, Chain Wheels, Oranks, Lamps, Lubricating and Burning Oils, Chain Lubricant, etc., go co THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. < I i si | - g « £% i t_| rg J-^ g ££ B -I s !l g HH -S -° -§ « wl 1 g Ph r5 i§ B H.W.BAERETT ARCADE, HAS FOX SALE— Three Sections, Wills Street West FOR SALE—HaIf acre, Havelook Street, opposite Borough Council Offioe T7IOR B ALE— House of four rooms and U half aore' of land, Moore Street FOR SALE— Four-roomed House and Section, Cox Street), West FOR SALE— Three-quarters of an acre, corner of East and Cox Streets, with improvements ; cheap FOR SALE— Rix-roorced House and land, Tunored Street George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, "f TAS just received a laige consignment > of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for i I WEDDIJXG PREiSJENTS •c. and is now selling at Chrißtchuroh Prber, 5 _____ REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. i • \X7ANTED-A few Broody Hens and



luimmr, 7 tTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING Racing Suits Singlets Sweaters Shoes Hose, Caps, Eto. T&NM3 Trousers Shirts Hats, Cups, & Satbes Bills (Sii»7engers) Shoes (Kenahaws.* OBICKETING Troupers Shirts Hats, Caps, Belts, Eto* RUNNING* TruDks Singlets Shoes, Etc. SWIMMING Trunk b Costumes Singlets. A. G. BARTON, Manager Important Notice. OWING to extensive alterations and re- pairs fo the premises, and to make room for the workmen, I have decided to huld a CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, DRAPERY, & BOOTS. The New Season's Goods are now m, and this is a first-class opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or D;esß for che coming holi- days. I have also instructed Mr F. E. BAILEY who is now m charge of the Crockery Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, t MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS APE aTI OF THE BEST i QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LA WRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 10 16 RAMBLER BIGYCLES. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- meat of the Neatest, Strongest, acd moßt Comfortable Machines m the market. THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A BPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Dunlop Valves, eto. Cyclists and others are invited to call and inspeob these maohines. Terms and Prioes East for RAMBLERS 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apirt for the Ariel Bicycle Club's Sports on WEDNESDAY, the 9ih day of Novem- ber prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following soale, viz :— FOR EACH ADULT .« One Shilling FOR EACH HORSE .„ One Shilling FOR EACH TRAP ... One Shilling CHARLES REID, Chairman Aehburtou Domain Board Ootober 26, 1898. 10 23 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICtT^ ALTERATION OF ROAD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that m pursuance of The Publio Works Act, 1894, Sections 123 and 126, it is proposed to alter the course of part of Ford's Road at its junction with Boundary Road at the northernmost corner of R.S. 8419. Plans showing t ? he proposed alteration are lying open tp^public inspeotion at the office of the Longtteach Road Board, Ashburton. having objections to the proposed alterations must lodge such objections m writing at the offioe of the Ashburtou County Council on or before the 9th day oi November, 1898. JAMES BISHOP, Chairman Longbeach Road Board. Ootober 12, 1898. 1092 NOTIC X ALL Debts due to ihe late John Tavlor Engineer, must be settled with CHARLES TAYLOR not later than sth November next, and if nob settled by that date will be sued for. m CHARLES F, PAYJ^



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. rjIHK CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz .—Christ- church Sales on NOVEMBER 3, NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10. 1899. Timaru Sales - DKCEMBER 2, DF.CEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. Woo. fcte^d 8» I have made satisfactory arrangements for deposing of Clips pri vafce ly, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients willjlojvell to give me notice when they are »aady. Woolsacks, Branding OUb, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied, thel Seaßo bheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout D. TH~OMA S, 10 187 ASHBURTON.



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS 1 BALI, , Ashburton. Leesee and Manager— Mr Tom I'ollard. Treasurer— Mn W. O 1 .' tji-livan. THE EVENT OF AN EVENTFUL YEAR, FOR POSITIVELY ONE NIOHT ONLY. SHOW SFXG-KT, FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, THE PEOPLBs'S FAVOURITE Po'Jnrd'M Opera Company SEVENTY IN NUMBER, Including &n Oi chest ru of Ten. First production m Ahhburton of the world famed musical comedy "iar town." Produced by arrangement with Messrs Williamson & Acusgrovb, and with ah the original Hennery, Wardrobe, & Kffeots. Pollard's Popular Prices— 4s, 3 j , & 2s. Box plan at H. ul. Jones. FRED W. UUVAL, 10 191- Business Manager. RAKAIA ~SALB. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1898. MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBros., Lm, will sell on above date at the Rakaia Saleyards, on account of Ma D. Turnboll. 1 EIGHT HORSE POWER TRACTION ENGINE, by AveJing and Portor, m perfeot order. IS n Combine Wheels and Axles, Sot of Beltings. Movable Hut on wheels. Sale directly after Stock Sale. i R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 231 Auctioneer T. Bullock. T O iTe!?' AT a low rental, Small Shop or office m die Arcade. ; T BULLOCK, l GOOD BUILDING SITE. 15s, — Price wanted for Town Section 1171, well situated, fronting Havelook Street West. Easy terms if reqiired. '■*•'• BULLOCK. TO LET AT REDUCED RENTAL, DWELLING of Eight Rooms and Scull- ery, small Stable, etc., together with 2 Acres odd of land. Well situated, adjoin- ing the Presbyterian Manse and fronting Beach Road. The owner having left; the diatriob is the reason of the property being to Let. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated m Tancred Street T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 126 AC ~ E s. 126 f^i OOD LAND, early selection, near Hinds \^X Railway Stai ion, the property of Mr J. Sthdholme, Jun , divided into three allotments &b follows ;-- Lot 1, 44 acre 3 , 2 roods, 33 perches. Lot 2, 40 acres, 2 roods, 11 perches. Lot 3, 41 acres, 2 perches. Can be sold as & whole or separately, on very easy terms of payment. ... For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET. pOMFORTABLE Dwelling ofaixroonr, KJ with verandah, wash-house withcopp-.r built m, etc., well situated on Beach Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE SALE. Saturday, "October 29. ON ACCOUNT of the Ashburton Trotting Club's Meeting taking place on SATURDAY, I will hold my Sale ab 11.30 a.m: PRESENT ENTRY— 2O HEAD. D. THOMAS, 10 221 Auctioneer. SPLENDID ACCOMMODATION PADDOCK FOR FARMERS, NEAR THE HILLB. MARONAN ROAD, Closa to Tinwald. FIRST-CLASS LAND. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mrs B. Hanks to Sell by Auction m the Arcade on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1898, 4O ACRES of First-class Land, well fenced aud watered, within one mile of Tinwald, fronting Maronan Road, being part of Reserve 350. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. DAVID THOMAS, 10 189 Ashbur ton ARCADE. Thursday, November 17 1898. MY Nexb HORSE FAIR will be hoi on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, _ Auctioneer. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Sisters of the Monastery of the Holy Name of Jesus beg to inform their Friends that a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Sister Mary Justina will be celebrated ab 10 a.m. on THUkSDAY, the 27bh inßt., m the Church of the Holy Name, after which the funeral will leave for the public cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 225 Undertakers. >IHH9BHHM9EMHBHB3HHIHBBiBHttHE{B Tenders, ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS, /1899. V^" mENDERS are invited for the^Supply of X DOG COLLARS for 1899. Particulars on view at the -County Council's Offices, Ashburton. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Aehburton, October 24, 1898. 10 222 Flagrant and refreshing—New Venus



1 Wnrstad. A DANCE will be hold m the Orange Hall on Show Night. Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; Ladies free. 10 233 LOST— 2 Keys. Finder kindly leavs at Mail Office 10 234 WANTED KNOWN— Visitoro comiug lo the Show ought not to mist! calling at MiTCHEi/s Mtudio, Burnett Street, to see the auperb display of Photos. 10 223 WANTED KNOWN. -That Mitcheli's Photographic Galleiy, iiaruelt Street, will be lit up on Thursday wninsr to see the di>phy of Photos. 10 225 TO-NIGHT, at the Si!v*;ioa Army, Musical Meeting by Juniors Collec- tion at door. Be sure you come. 10 229 NEW POTATOES, first of the Season, now on tula by Carson & Co., Tan crcd Street. 10 226 W DAY— Tabernacle Tea Meeting. IO Tickets — One Shilling ; Public Meeting after ; Good Music by Band ; Good Singing. 10 227 rriABBRNACLE — Baptist Association JL Meetings, Show Day; Tea at 5.30; Concert and Addresses by Presideut and other Baptist Ministers. 10 228 FRESa Garfish, Whitebait, Flounders, Eels, and fresh Crayfish, and all kinds of fresh Full by to-night's express.— J.' H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 10 232 SALVATION ARMY, Show Day. Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Musical Meeting at 8 p.m. Special Officers leading. Tickets, Is. 10 219 PRIMITIVE Anoiversary. Special after- noon service at 3 o'clock. Beautiiul Service of Bong, entitled " Battle of Life,' by the Willowby Choir. Collection at all ervices m aid of Trust. 10 213 FXIURNIP Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Rape JL and Carrot Seeds of the finest quality, to be had at lowest prices at Fletcher Bros. ANTED— Empty 21b and 41b Golden Syrup Tins ; must be clean. Apply Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton. PRIMITIVE Church Anniversary next Sunday. Special cervices morning aud evenitag. Special musical selections by a large Choir/ assisted by an efficient Orchestra. 10 212 DISSOLUTION of Partnership. — Our Cash Clearance Sale is now on. Having made substantial reduction* on the whole of our stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., we are now offering exceptional value.— Barrrtp Bros, "The Hall," East Street. GREAT Show Tea and Grand Concer at the Primitive Church, Ashburton next Friday. Tea from 4 p.m. Tickets Is 61 ; Concert only, 6d. 10 211 TH3 TABKRNACLB, Friday Next — Canterbury Baptist Association Half- yearly Meeting. Morning at 11.30, Devotional ; afternoon, Business Session Public Tea at 5 30. Evening meeting — Addresses by Revp. J. J. North, T. A. Williams, W. Lamb. Tickets for Tea Is 10 201 WINDSOR Magazine for September; The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, The Christian — (cheap edition*); A Maßter of Mysteries, The Blue Flag, Courtship and Chemicals, The Voyage of the Pu'.o Way, The Story of Sylvia, Life of Gladstone, 6d. Published prices for cash.— H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN.— Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of AsliLur- ton for past favors, and wishei to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimn:ed and Untrimmed Millinery for the crming season, also a good selectioa m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnes a. specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies own material made up. E. W. HANMER~ E. W. HANME& • I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that 1 shall be represented attheStock Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to aot as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been m for the past six yearo m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1898. WOOt~SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE takeu the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr Jobln Mee's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The First Sale will be held on DECEMBER 2nd, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 108 Auctioneer. P — — — —^M"« Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS ON OCTOBER 28, , FOR ASHBURTON A. & P. SHOW. TT'XCURSION FARES at 2d per mile JILJ first-class, Id per mile second, mini- mum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only ; tickets issued for morning trains on 28th October at Christchuroh, Timaru, Mefchven, Springburn, and inter- mediate Btations, available for return on the 28th or 29ch. Passertfeers from Ashburton or stations South oan book from Ashburton to the Saleyards siding (for the Show grounds) by the ordinary 11 a m. train, or by Special Trains at 12 noox and 1 15 p m , returning at 4 45 and 5 30 p.m. Return fares from Aehburton to Saleyards Siding, or single fares saleyards to Ashburton, by these trains, 6d first-class, 4>l second. The 11.55 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton will run, acd a train will leave the Ashburton Saleyards Siding at 5.30 p.m., Ashburton 5.45 p m., for Timaru. The Mount Somera branch train will leave Ashburton at 5.55 p.m., and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times. The train from Rakaia to Methven will wait for passengers returning from Ashburton by the Express train, and will run 40 minutes later than time-table times. For the Ashburton Trotting Raoea on 29th Ootober the train from Ashburton to Springburn will run as oa the 28oh, and the afternoon train from ABhburton to Timaru will start at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 50 minutea later than time-table times. X 0 808 , BY QRDJBR, \



Public Notices. WE HAVE jußb opened up, ex Gothic, some specially imported lines m Prints, Satteen Stripes, Shirtings, Cretonnes, Lace Curtains, Linoleums, Mat 8, Hearth Ruga, Straw Hata, eto, for the Spring trade. i Marked off at Sale prices, they are the right value. — Babbitt Bros. BARRETT BROS, tender their sincere thanks for the support aocorded them by their numerons Customers. They beg to point out that as they are now m touch with some of the leading Home manufacturers and importing direct, they are m a position to give •• Sterling value." The Dust Pan. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. PBELIMINARY NOTICE. WANTED, the Public of Ashburfron and surrounding district to know that I have REMOVED from Lower East Street to that Shop lately occupied by Fletcher Bros., next the Bank of New Zealand, where I am opening up a new stock of BICYCLES, SEWING MACHINES, PERAMBULATORS, FANOY GOODS, STATIONERY, TOYS, Era M. J. BUBGESS fr



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS* Salvation Army— To-Night, muaioal meet- ing Lost — Two keys Orange Hall— Dance, Show night M J Burgess — Removal notice Ashburton Domain Board — Domain closed on November 9, for Ariel Club Sports Ashburton County Counoil — Tenders for dog collars for 1899 D. Thomas — Aroade horse sale, Saturday next, to be held at 11.30 T. Bullock — To let a Bhop m Arcade Baker Bros — Funeral notice J. Mitche'.l— Grand display of Photos ; will be lit up on Thursday evening for iaßpection Carson and Co— New Potatoes Tabernacle Tea Meeting — Show Day J H Jewitt— Fresh fish to-cight. Fried lander Bros— Rakaia sale Craighead & Bkbryman desire to exprea their appreciation of the .prompt manner m which such an extraordinary number of gentlemen have already responded to their invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new suits this season. By employ- ing extra labor Craighead & Berry man are •till prepared to execute fresh orders for the tpptewbipg Bbowi,—(Adv