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Reoeived Wakapuaka Nov. 26, 10 55 a.m, Guardian Office 11-32 a-m. The An ti- Anarchist Conference. Rome, November 25 ! Admiral Oanevaro, I'ali <n Miuistj r for Foreign affairs, opened the i\nti- Anarchiet Conference here. .Fifty states were represented. Itcfornis in I'm Key Constantinople, November 25 The Sultan's Ministers are unanimous in urgißg tbe necess ty of administra tive reforms in Turkey. TJie flagship Kaiser. Shanghai, November 25 The Kaiser, the German flagship on the China station, which went ashore < in Samsah Bay, was towed into Hong Kong with three holes in her bottom. West Africa. London, November 25 Reports from West Africa a: ate that heavy fighting has been going on in the Benin hinterlands. The Royal Niger Company's forces captured several towns, badly defeating the natives. The Eastern Sondan. The British expedition under Major Martyr, which penetrated the Eastern Soudan from Uganda, established a post on the Nile, opposite Lado. The West Indian Cyclone. The fund established by the Lord Mayor in London in aid of the sufferers by the cyclone only amounts to £44,000. Government will make a generous grant.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

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Washington, November 25 One hundred thousand Spaniards at Cuba are awaiting repatriation.

America has suppplied two million starving people in the island with rations.

THE SOUDAN.

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Cairo, November 25 It is reported that King Menelik forbids Major Marchand's expedition to traverse Abyssinia. King Leopold of Belgium is coming to England to complete negotiations regarding the occupation of Bahr-el* ObazaL

THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE.

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Capetown, November 25 Mr Schreiner has introduced a Bill in the Assembly suspending tbe meat duty, and providing for cold storage at the Oape. There is a likelihood of Australia supplying South Afriea with meat for some years to come.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON BACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

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Hutt Racecourse), November 26. The weather is fine overhead for the second day's races, but a Btronq northerly wind is blowing down the course. There ie again a large attendance. Results :— Petone Handicap, 100 sovs ; one mile. — Bed Lancer 1, Whitirea 2, Black and Bed 3. Maid Marion was scratched. Won by three lengths. Time — 1.46. Dividend— £4 Is. Hack Welter— Rochester 1, Ejector 2* Stockade 3. Won by a neck. All started bub Trasfe. Dividend— £3 93. Pearob Handicap, of 200 sovs ; one mile and a furlong— Daunt 1, Crusoe 2, Ruama hunga 3. All started. Crusoe led round the back of the course, bub Daunt, who was » sCrong favorite, came up ab the bend, and won easily by two lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Time — 1.56}. Dividend— £2 11s

News in Brief.

Attention is drawn to the faot that the service at Seafield will not be held to-morrow afternoon as advertised. Mr O. Chapman, painter, paperhanger, etc , Tanored Street, has a new advertise ment in this issue, which will doubtless interest many ot our readers. The services at the Primitive Methodist Oharch to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev G. H. Mann, morning and evening. Mr Mann will also preach in the Allenton sghool in the afternoon.

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Wanted— Cook C H Baker— Strayed pigeons Church Services — Primitive Methodißt, (The Tabarn&Gle, Sti Stephen's Wanted— Tenders for erection of tran- septs, 8t Stephen's church T Bullock— Properties for sale Hampstead School— Concert, Tuesday, December 13 AA G &AC and Ariel Bicycle Club— Notices to members to attend funeral of Jate Mr J A Bruce Lost-Bay filly



11 he practice— which of late has become I pievalenjr- «>f giving bot fly remedies or I ordinary rolio drinks, without proper dia- 1 crimination the moment a horse ie taken J bud cannot l e too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed i through th<- owner not understanding simple symptoms So-oal'ed re* "dies, inimical to life under certain copiitionß, are ad- minlstered, with the resul that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomeß a'armed, but ftlns !io is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully Bueceßßful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary med'oine can be obtained at »»1 liouib, en i er **■ his Veterinary B'orge, Wills Sreet, or at his private residence, Grty Sree>, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the ahoriest notice. Testi- monials can be seen upon application. — (ADVT) 10 19



CLEARING SALE OP IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, ETC., COMMENCING FROM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. HAKDLEY BROS. HAVfI decided to sell FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, their Stock of Ironmongery, Tinware and Hardware, at ABOUT HALF PRICE. 1 10,^""""™ To Make Room for New Goods to Arrive. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED 11 90 WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED in my hands for SALE in ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz.— Chrißtchnroh Sales on NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru SaIes— DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receive consignments, which will have my personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Christchurch Sales shonld be consigned to Canterbury SIKD Company's Siding. Aldington, account D. Thomas. Wool intended for me ab Timaru Sales, *pl e »«° consign to Messrs GOKiSESS AND LeCren, limaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or in my Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. (x) Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheep&Uine, far, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throoahont the Season^ D. TlTo M AS, WlB7 ASHBURTON, : ;



SEASONABLE G ODS AND PICNIC DELICACIES. FLETCiTER BROS. TTAVE in Stock the following Summer Delicacies:— 1 and lib tZI P „. °J^n u I u " D8 Oxford Bau8 *« e llb fcins Oxbridge Sanaa llbrio^BUcirCu^ntPud^, g **£°™*«V ™' «b •«« 'Vpple Padding ffi^tStii' B' Vl ' tOD>B ?' Pered « ffer «^' -WS~2 in TWto Slim « i e '^ IDg ,' t m lmna ' oS9tt(!e . C.ack'>"\ "aimo-, Nha Bay Salmon, halmon Cutlet 8, Croaae and B.aokwell'a B oater Vas^e Anchovy V^'e, H«rn aod Chicken, etc., Aueklniid Bur ' Brand AJu.let, M.rHh.ll'a RedHerringa, Patent «S- ti, u „ Chutney Sauce, Ac, Ac, Ac. «r The above Canned Goods are of the Be 86 Quality, aud every Tin Guaranteed Freeh and Sound. SHEEP h ETTING, FOWL NETTING, Wfl h . t CHICKEN NETTING, Etc, s^T^^a&ShSSfe: lea - ihe mo -' co " iomio * 1 TB> in the M *' le ° " KAKTHIiNWAisB, CHINAWaKE, & GLASSWARE DEPAfaTMnKT I DINNER WARIi AND TEA WABiO Note the Address— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STRRET, ASHBURTON, AND HrGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCff. Wholesale and Retail Agents forj Nimrao and Blair'e Standard Seeda. = PURE SEEDS. ~ ~" ¥ HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Lino, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the game at worlc. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can s«PPjy best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441ba to' the boabel ; locally grown, l^lbs to 16ilbs to the bushel also, beat CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRKhOtu, Em FENCING WIRE, BaRB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till Marob, 1899, good young grass for 300 aheep Apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor in Mr John Mee'b Store in Timarn an 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. Woolpaoks and Twine »t Lowest Current Rates. B. W. HANMER. JOHN BLANp, W8 ' " Aw9biopew.



NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. ■ FARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own accounb can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com* munioating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 P I E. W. HANMEJR I HAVE much pleasure in notifying to the j Farmers who were olienta of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have in the past done business, that 1 shall be represented attbeßtock Salea held in the Ashburcon County in the future, having made arrangements with Mr J, R, Bland to aot as my Auotioneer. 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 bime being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been in for the past six years in West Street, and in connection with the new business shall carry on the agenoies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, ABhburton, October 14, 1898.



| WEEKLY S4LES OP OaTTLK, PIGS& POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yai da adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Alao of MERCHANDISE, FUKNiTURE. and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVKRY HA Pl/RDAY, commencing immediately od conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the Dis'riot at lowest current rates. ADVANCES marde on goods placed in our bauds for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive e&mp'es from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sum^ of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Puticulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their roperties to communicate with üb. WOOL. WOOL WOOL. WK have pleasure in notifying our Clients that we have made arrange* ments with MESSRS D ALGETY & CO., LTD, to Bell at the Christ oh urch Sa^et. any Wdol I which may be entrusted to üb, and we are prepared to nuke LIBER \L CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed in our hands, for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalpety & C.» , Ltd., Christchurcb, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to up. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. 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 EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention.



j Fr.edlander Bros. HORSK FAIR. WE SHALL hold our neit Horsr Fair on THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for lame. PRIEDLANDER BROS . Ltd. R. FEUKDLANDKR, **■ H7 Auctioneer. D. THOMAS "" FARMS FOR gALE Q 1 Q ACRES near Ruapuna. seourely £/-Li*C fencerf, good house, large Btable and chaff houso, etc., 350 Acres in English grass, 110 under culti- vation for turnips, balance native pasture. Price low. AKf\ ACRES near Dromore, well im- rx:zJ\J proved, good house and out build- iogs, all in grass. IO A A ACRES Near Dromore, well I^CUU fenced, 300 acres of wheat and 300 acres in oats (look- ing splendid). Balance laid down in grass. This blcck ia well worth looking after. Terms can be arranged. Apply II 130 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. NIOOLL.] • [L. A. NIOOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKEKS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION BO^MS EAST STREKT, ASHBURTON.



T. Bullock. COTTAGE PROPERTyT^INWALD. mOWN =iiLtJTION 125, J acre, fronting X Thomson Streeb, with Cottage thereon, recently renovated, etc. Offers are invited until MONDAY NEXT for purchase of this on very easy terms. Apply ab once to T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE. i SHEEP COUNTRY AT HINDS. OOQ AORES » w . ith the Option of &\J\J another Seotian of 59 J acres close to the above. R.S. 33456, 33461, and others fenced and divided into paddocks, well walered with Conn by Water Races. Low Price and Easy Terms. For partioulara apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Two Aorea with new Cottage of three rooms thereon, fronting Leeston Street, Trevorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent IMPROVED FARM OF QKA ACRES, near Willowby, with &l)\J extensive improvements, the pro- perty of Mr T. Hayman, to be sold at a reduced price. 27 acrei in wheat, 50 acres in oats, 25 acres in turnips, remainder in English grasses. Offers are invited for the purchase of this oq easy terms of payment). T. BULLOCK FOB SALE. A LLOTMENTS in Trevorton as followß : LOT 8, containing 34 perches. Corner Leeston and Suffolk Street. LOTS 16 and 29, each containing 31£ perches, fronting Sudbury Street. LOTS 40 and 42, containing 1 rood, 2 perches, fronting Suffolk Street; Offers are invited for the purchase of the above allotments as a whole, or separately. T. BULLOCK. Evkn a glance ab their windows will show that Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain their refutation as the leading tailor* and outfit w-»(Advt))



TjlOR RELIABLE MACHINES at Lowes b Prioes go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works. & Firib'Olaßß Models to leleob from. FOR Bioycles on the Eaßieab Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works. ENQUIRIES INVITKD. FOR thorough Repairs ab Shortest Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR the best selection of Cycle Accessories, including Inflators, Bells, Saddles, Handle Ban, Oripß, Pedals, Chainß, Chain Wheels, Cranks, Lampß, Lubricating and Burning Oils, Chain Lubrioanb, etc., go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET. MISS ETHEL GATES, mEAOHER of Shorthand and Musio, J_ Piano, Organ, & Violin. RAKAIA & CHEBTSEY, . MONDAY $ WJJPNESDAX.



SPRING— IB9B. ( o ) I A^HBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE- ESTABLISHED 1882. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. TTTE are now Bhowlng a Choice Assortment of Linoloums, Brussels, Tapeßtery, and V V Kidder Carpets, also Squareß, Rugs, Mats, Etc., in Lateat Designs. Japanese and China Maying, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock in town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, in new and pretty designs. All sizes " all prices." Overmantles, Toilet Glasses-, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs in endless Variety and Prices. ' As most of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we are enab ed to sell at lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING. WE have also a large stock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, eta, for Furniture Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a First-claas Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovatel would do well to plaoe their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competenb Workmen. (o) CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO, CABINETMKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, oppoßito Arcade, and next Building Society 1 ! Offioe. AGENTS for Clegg'a Perambulators and Go-carts, Burson'a Wicker Chairs, Scotb and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc.



TtTE DUST PAN. DO WE ? 0F °»«» WE DO, CLAIM THAT THE IMft-W DnviS ) TT JTAB Pronouneed fco bd the best on earth at the Pario I V* Exhibition, where it was awarded Gold Medal Vertical Fef Cl I as?ainst ALL COMER*, and Highest Awards at Sydney (Melbourne, Adelaide, Dunedin, and Bouth Seas Kxhibi- -s^«"%vingr mn<*lifne I tions. No Cogs, Springs, or Teeth to Wear Out. KA*»Y TClCltvijS. J^tfrElu TRIAL *^' **&&<* \The best make. By Special Appointment to Lord .Peru nilm la tor& / Ooslow l-< if Governor of New Zs^land. JVlassey-Harris for this High Grade and Well-known Bicycles j Machine. Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c ; at -THE DUST PAN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. 11 32 BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — .Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bicycles INCLUDING MUDGUARDS, LA.MP, & BELL. mHEBE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with u *rl ui? '* teßb Improvements, and are undoubtedly the beet value ever offered to the Publio. [ SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEA.R?. WE have now to hand our Season's Stook of ■?. B. A. Sc Trades Unionists. And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Supar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHUROH PRICES. Splendid Value given in Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CJKOCKEKIWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSK IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY BRUSH WARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. UVlvm%z ' , SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT j MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53



FUNERAL KOI ICE. nnHE Friends of Mrs Murdoch Bruce X (late of Seafidd) are respectfully informed that the Funeral of her late beloved son, John Albxandkr, will move from her residence, (South Road, Tinwald, on SUNDAY, 27th inst., at 2 o'clock, for the Aahburton Cemetery. - BAKER BROS., 11 173 Undertakers. liIEL BICYCLE CLUB THE Members of the Ariel Bicycle Club, - are requested to meeting at the Ash- burton [side [of tho traffic Bridge TO- MORROW, at 1.45 p.m., in order to attend the funeral of the late Mr J. A. Bruoe. | JNO. MULLER, 11 184 Hon. Secretary. A. A. O. &c A.. <J. MEMBERS of the above Club are requested to meet at the Ashburton Traffic Bridge on SUNDAY, November 27, at 1.45 p.m., for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late comrade, Jno. A. Bruce. R. G. SHEARMAN, Captain. 11 180 ISAAC A. BAIGENT, Secretary. Henry Stephenson. HENBY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc, as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advanoea made en Goods plaoed In my hands for Sale* OHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from SJOs per month. HENEY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. V ASHBURTON LODGE, 1811, E.G. rjIHE BRETHREN of the above Lodgo _1_ are requested to attend at the Installation of Bro. William Mcßae, of the Lodge Thieble 113, N.Z C, on WEDNEBDAY, November 30, 1898, at 7.30 p.m., in full Masonic costume. Prompt time. By order, I THOMAS MYNET3J JONES, P.M., U 175 Secretary.



SATUBDAY, December 10. IMPORTANT SALE OF AN IMPROVED FARM or 90 A C R B 8 90 NEAR TINWALD, WITH GROWING Crop of Wheat. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with the Farmers' Co-operative Associa- tion) has reoeived instructions from Meshrn Moore and Cluoas to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade ou the above date (in con- sequence of their having purchased an estate ab Seaview), — THEIR PROPERTY situated about two miles below the Tinwald Railway Station, being Lot 16, containing 90 Acres 1 Rood 38 Perches, originally part of block known as Graham'p, all in a growing orop of wheat, which is to be sold with the land. It was an early selection. This sale offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing a farm near town. Inspection Invited. Terms Liberal. Sale at 11.30 a.m FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSO- CIATION. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. 11 176 Funeral Notice.



l\ t BULLOCK. i I SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 i [ . • FARM OF 199 »o BBi , 199 WITH IMPROVEMENTS, Situated about a mile from the Tinwald Saleyards, MR T. BULLOfJK has received iusfcruc tions from Mks lice Hawkins to Sell by Public Aucion at the Arcade on the above date, — HER FARM, CONTAINING 1 OO situated at corner of jL\j\j Longboach Road, about a mile South of the Tinwald Saleyards. It is divided into eight convenient sized paddocks, 60 acres in whe*t, 30 acres in oats, remainder in English graaßes. There is a farm Dwelling House erected on the property, surrounded by garden, $ acre orchard, etc. There is also Stable, Sheds, etc., and wind- mill, and other improvements. The Property is well situated fronting Main South Road, being convenient to the Saleyards and not farm from Town. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Note time— ll,3o a.m. tTbullock, 11 132 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Fronting Beach Road. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on aocounb of the owner removing south, THAT VALUABLE SUBURBAN PRO- PERTY, fronting Beach Road, and »dj lining the Presbyterian Manse. 2 ACRES, 33 PERCHES. C\ ACRES, 33 PERCHES. 4i Together with Dwelling Houso of Eight Rooms, Shed and other Improvements. The Property is nicely situated, in a very healthy locality. Inspection Invited. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 11 183 Auctioneer.



SALE OF FANCY GOODS, JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th: whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN^ STOCK, I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goodß, Easels, Bruin Racks, Writing-.desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c., &o. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ] ALMOST Glv-EN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lots, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on thj ground floor. AT THE AT THE D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTBIN, Gh»irm»n, E, Q, BROWN, Mtaftger



THE EDUCATION BOARD OF TJ&B DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for Painting School Buildings at Hamp- stead, and for Fencing ab Ashburton School. Plans and Specifications can be Been at the several Schoolhouses, and ab the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 4 pm. on TUESDAY, the 29th current. The lowesb or any tenders not necessarily accepted. H, C. LANI3, Secretary. Christchurch, November 23. 11 166 'TMDIiIKS. fTIENPERS are invited for the ERECTION X OF TRANSEPTS, St. Btephen's Church, Aahburton. Drawing and Specifi- cations can be seen at Mr T. Bullock's Office, Arcade, on and after MONDAY, 28th ins*-., and Tenders will be reoeived up to SATURDAY, 3rd December, at 4 p.m. C. J. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Roper's Buildings, 11 181 Cathedral Square, Christohurch. Entertainments. HA.MPSTEAD SOHOOL CONCERT. IN Aid of the PRIZE FUND, I TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1889. Admission, Is ; Children, half prioe. 11 182 To commence ab 8 p.m. Public Notices. primitive mkthodist church services. Tomorrow, November 27, Wills Streefc. Morning at 11, evening 6.30 — Bet. 6. H. Mann. Sacrament after evening service. Altenton Sohool ab 3 — Rev. G. H, Mann. 11 185 C. HAWKINS7 TINWALD, HAS Just gob Re-stocked for the Christmas Trade. Toys and Fancy Goods marked very cheap. BOOTfiS AJSJO SHOES- Hia Special Line, which he is selling Cheaper than ever for Cash. Men's Nailed Bluchers from 4s 6d, Men's Shooters from 7s 6d, Youths' 6s 6d, Boys' 5s 6d, Women's 2-sbrap Leather Shoes 3b 6d, Women's Strong Leather Laoe Shoes from 4s 6d, Children's from 9d. Drapery and Clothing nob to be beaben ab the prioe. 11 165 AT THE D.I.C.



i , LOST fmm Coldstream, last Sunday, Dark Bay Ftliy, about four years old. Apply Mail Office. 11 190 I OST— Socket and Candle Spring of a i bucgy lamp. Finder please return to Mail Office. 11 179 WANTED-Two Boarders at 15s per week. Apply Mrs C. Grant, Have- lock street West. 11 172 WANTED at once, a Good Cook. Apply M. Fbiedlander. 11 187 TWO PIGEONB strayed to our place last evening. Owner can have then on paying coat of this advertisement.— C H. Baker. n 188 mABERNACLE, To-Morrow ; Preacher— JL Rev. A. Ager. Exhibition of Arb and Sale of Gifts, Orange Hall, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December Bth to 10th. 11 186 GOSPEL Addresses will be given (D.V ) in the Orange Hall, by Mr John Hall, Evangelisb, aB follows :— To-morrow (*un- day), afternoon, at 3 o'clock ; Evening at 6.30. Also Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 7 30. On Wednes- day at the Bame hour in the Arcade Chambers. All earnestly invited to these Meetings. 11 189 f>> RAMAPHO^ES — The best talking VJT machines obtainable for the money ; loudest sound, clearest tune, most durable, great variety of records, speeches, solob, instrumental pieces; lowest cash prices. Sold on term*. — H. M. Jones. W EDWARDS COOK— Matrimon-a • Agent, Scientific Palmist. Third Houae on North-East Belt. Questions answered in Health, Marriage, and .Business. A short season only. 11 149 HORSE FOR SALE. —A handsome buggy or light trap Horae (very quiet) for sale, cheap. Apply this Office. mYPE WRITER.— Type Writer for sale, JL cheap ; quite new. Apply Offioe of this paper. CONVENIENT GlG7~Bp7ciaUy adapted V7 ' for a farmer, for sale, cheap. For particulars apply Office of this paper. Tenders,



HAWTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR. GIRL«. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Pbinoipal .„ Mbs DAVID McKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated in Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Prinoipal f»" III! ' II- " gipoke, New Vwua



CHBI3TBIAB — Craighead and Berryman have just opened out a splendid lot of new suitings as now worn at Home, direct from London ex s.s. " Tokomaru." Also, latest novelties in Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc., just in time for the holidays. — ApvT.