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Australian.

United Presß Association — By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka August 12, 9 30 a.m, Guardian Office 10 6 a.m. Cable Tariff SYDNEY, August 12 The Postmaster G.neral, Mr Oook, has published the correspondence with the Eastern Extension Cable Company m reference to the proposed reduction of the cable tariff to 4s. He concludes with a letter of June 9, m which the manager of the Company informs Mr Oook that the Company cannot offer any opinion or advice respecting the proposed reduction till the Australasian Governments have definitely decided whether they will or will not take part m the Cape Cable. Should they decide m the negative the Company will then be prepared to consider the reduction.

WAR NEWS AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Arranging Peace.

Famine m Manilla- United Preßß Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright) "Washington, August 11. Mr Day, Secretary of State, has agreed with M. Cambon to issue a protocol embodying the terms of peace, including the evacuation of Cuba and Puerto Rico. It is expected the protocol will be issued immediately. A Peace Commission to settle the final terms will meet m Paris,. Mr Day will probably be the chief American representative. Famine prevails m Manilla. The richest people are slaughtering dogs and horseß for food. The natives are eat ing rats and mice. i The insurgents bombarded the town and killed several women.

SPORTING.

THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Chrisichubch, August 11 , The following are the remaining events :— New Zealand Gband National Steeple chase Handicap, of 650 sovb ; three miles and a half— Dummy. 10-13, (P. Johnson), 1 ; Bhino, 11-5, (J. Redmond), 2 ; Morag, 10-2, 3 All Btarted but Muscatel. Dummy went into the lead at the back of the course the last time round, followed by Mcrag and Rhino. Thence out the race lay between the trio, and a great race home resulted m Dummy winning by a length from Rhino, Morag a length and a half away third, Mag pie fourth ten lengths off. Robin blundered and finished riderless. Huntingdon ran off and Dromedary fell. It was a very popular victory. Time— 7.2s. Dividend— £3 15s. Tallt-Ho Plate Steepleoaase, of 50 ■ova ; about two miles. — Dundonald, 12-7, 1 ; Rainbow, 12-7, 2 ; Crocus, 12-7, 3 Won easily by ten leDgthc Kuku and Pleetwood were scratched. Time— 4.23* Dividend— £2 14a 6d. Esfield Steeplechase, of 100 aovs ; two m ilea._Dundonald, 10.5, 1 ; Coastguard, 10.12,2; St. Hiko, 11.5, 3. Stanley and Powder Monkey, when leading, ran off at the last jump, leaving Dundonald to win easily. Dividend— £lo 11s 6d. Winter Handicap ¥lat Race, of 120 bovb ; 1 mile. — Female Franchise, 9 7, 1 ; Double Event, lOat, 2 ; Remote 11- , lOst, 3. Nineteen others started. Time— l.4B. Divi dend— £37 13s 6d. Hunt Club Ladies' Bracelet, of 25 soys ; 2 miles (flit.)— Proverb 1, Stonechat 2, Piccolo 3. Two other horses Btarted. Time — 3.55|. Dividend—£2 Is 6d.

ACCEPTANCES.

Chbistchuroh, August 12 The following acceptances have been re received for to-morrow'a races : — Second Handicap Hunters' Hubdl b Race, of 50 aovs ; once round and ft distance — Windermere 12 9, Glenore 12-7» Walrus 12-3, Crescent 12-0, Beggarman 11-9, Jack the Flat 11 8, Riverdale 11 7, Rex 1L 11-7, Jib 11-5, Jack 11-0. Huntbks' Plate, of 25 soys ; one mile and a half (flat)— Proverb 12-13, Stoneobat 11-13, Piccolo 11-10, Walrus 11-9, Santa Barbara 11-0. August Handicap, of 120 soys; aix furlongs — 8t Kilda 11-2, e Titoki 10-11, Female Fran chise 10-9- Moonraker 10-8, Penrose 10-7, Cftstaehore 10-3, Strathbraan 10-2, Wedlock 9-10, Mount Royal 9 9, Lord Stanabury 9-7 ; Lipidary, Aloestis, Go den Legend, Sword fish, Miss Charm, Bold, Linkshot, Off Chance, Crusader, and Rata 90. Hunt Club Cup Handicap, of 60 soys » about two miles and a half— Dundonald 13-5, Coastguard 12-12, Kuku 12 9, Fleebwood 12-2, Rainbow 12-0, Crocus 11-7, Puketoi 11-5, Wry Lad 11-2, Dugald and Purepure 11-0. Beattfobt Steeplechase Handicap, of 200 boys ; about two miles and a half. — Rhino 125, Nor' west 11-7, Robin 11-2, Morag 11-2, Stanley 10-2, Magpie 100; Claymore 9-11, Dromedary 9-10 ; Coast guatd, Booties, Powder Monkey, Hunting don, Conscript, and Guide, 9 7. Islington Handicap, of 120 aova ; one mile and a quarter on the flat. — Boreas 11-3 t Maremma 10-12, St. Kilda 10-11, Moon raker, 10 5, Remorae 11. 10-2, Sing-Song 10-2, fceabrook 10-0, Sequin 9-13, Ruby Twißt 9-12, Bloomer 910, Whario 9-7, Rangefinder 9 6, Bimetallist 9-2, Boccaccio 9-0. Final Hurdle Handicap.— Nicholas, St. Hiko, Kanaka, Caßtashore, Liberator, Social Peßt, Dundee, Penrose, Supplejack, Slaiden, Haaiar, Magazine, Dummy, Muscatel.

Latest Items.

-» N Found Dead. — A man named Charles flowell, thirty-nine years of age, a baker, was found lying dead on a footpath uear the South Belt, Chriatchurch, this morning.

News m Brief

The annual general meeting of the Ash burton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society will be held this evening at the Treasurer's office, (Eancred Street, at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is requested. Some time ago we gave a description of a new invention m oilskins, trap rags, etc., for which great advantages were claimed, and for which patent rights have been secured by Mr Newman, of Peel Poreafc. Both coats and rug are now on view at Mr Cookaon'a livery stables. The great relinquishing sale of boots and ■hoes now going on at McDonald and MgDiarmid's is without parallel m the annals of boot sales m Ashburton. Their ■took is particularly heavy m gentlemen's boots and shoes, and the fact that they are being sold at marvellously low prices should \>9 ft great inducement to purchasers to buy jrtilt tbt (bosk if.riob.lo fintoltii goodi,

HOCKEY.

TINWALD V. CHRISTCHURCH A.

This match was played »t the South Park, Christchurch, yesterday afternoon, m two spells of thin y-five minutes each. Jhe visitors showed themselves superior to the home team, both m combination and dribbling rushes, and must have won had their back play ' qu ailed the woik done by the forwards. For the first quarter of an hour the home team were tuirly peuned m their own quarters, but a determined rush, m which Blake, Barry, and Stubbern'eld were conspicuous, resulted m a goal being aco ed by the firab named. Tinwald, putting m a warm response, was euocessf ul m plaoing a goal some ten minutes later. The play was fast, and at > m^ aomewii.it furiou* through out th-? second spell, bub no further score resulted. For the visitors Clarke, W. Fitzgerald and W- Houston, and for the home team, Blake, Stubbet field, Black and Pavitt did good work. The umpires were the Rev. Mr Blackburn and Mr Samuda. The members of the Tinwald team intend staying at Christ church for three days, and consider able interest is expected to centre m their match with Kaiapoi, which will take place on Saturday afternoon. ,

ASHBURTON V. V.M.C.A.

A very fast and interesting game was played at North Park, Chriatchurch, on Thursday between the Ashburton and V M.C.A. Clubs, resuitiog m a win for the local players by two goals to one goal. Ab the cud of the first spell no Boore had been registered, the game being very even, i Shortly after resuming play, A. Rankin, from a fine run, soored the first goal for Y.MLC.A. Soon afterwards, from a rush by Ashburton forwards, Fooks scored. A few minutes before time was called, Howard made a fine hit, and scored the second goal for V.M.C.A. Mellor, McKinney, Watb, and Stock played well for AehburtoD, and Rankin (2), Dash, Buckling, and Burley were prominent m the winning team. Mr Wilson j was referee. There wss a large and representative gathering .of hockey players at the smoke concert m honor of the vis.itors m the even ing. Mr P. G. Withers (oaptain Christ church Club) presided. The members of the Tinwald team were present, and represen tatives from ABhburton and BaDgiora.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

THE ASHBtIRXOW CtUABDIaN ; fEloAlf, AUGUdT 12 1898



August. D H M Full moon » .., 2 359 pm Last quarter ... .„, 9 543 pm New moon ... .. 17 10 5 pm First quarter — .- 25 8 2am



McDonald and McDi&rmid's sale has now only fourteen days to run, and as they have to give up possession by August 15, we would advise all m want of foot wear to inspect their really first-class stock before purchasing elsewhere.



STAIIILING KEDUCTIONS IN ROLLITi'o SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR, & BRAN & SHARPS* Inquire Prices before baying elsewhere. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS . NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. "TCSSF*- VEGETABLE SEEDS, "SfIJSSSB? 6 Id per Paoket. FLOWER SEEDS. Id per Pewket. 100 Varieties. ■ / ¥ BM% ■"■■lmiH *P^\mSWW&St''^\p— ~ f~ ' j " v*~i f^ """^ --^*tH ■-j^ * — = "~ r * »* '* " *"■ ■— *■€ S^^^^^^BXfl 1 COMPLETE fc OATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ON APPLICATION. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. WE Have just'received from North Canterbury a &plondfd eelection^^^^^^^H Po'atoes, including the following varieties :— BEAUTY OF HEBRON.- One of the best early sorts^^^^^^^^^^^H of excellent flavor. BEAUTY OF BATH. -A well known early Yane'^f^^^^^^^^^lH great produetlvenebs BKKF.ZS'S PROLIFIC. — A heavy cropper, second early v^ffll|PH|^^^^^| well and for main cri p it is very valuable. BRUCE, (Oval). — 'Ih'sia a veiy hea^y cropper, sometimes yielding as much as 2) tons to the aore under favorable conditions, and the quality is very superior. WE have atao'ln atoc B, chard Seddtn, Bath Kidneys, and other wellknowtt varieties. FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. 1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S ST^NDAIID PACKET SEEPS. Vegetable Setds 3d. Flower Seeds Id. All the latest novelties for the season. TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stock a Firat-clasß BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which cannot ba beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEiS AT VF.B.Y LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Baw and Boiled Linseed Oils 'alwayi m stock. Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepan?, and Enamelware. Fplendid value m Cutlery, Spoon?, and Forkp, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKER?. AND HARDWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly altecded^to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMO^GFRS, WINE n AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUJR3SETT STREET, ASHBUKTON. TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOR ON E MONTH. t&- THE SALE IS NOW OIV •$» THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS_NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST .SOOT PALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER 'CENT, under COST PRICE :— Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Ladie 8 Pretty Giace Strap Walking LadieB 1 Lasting Slippers , 2/11 Shoes qm Children's Patent Straps (4 to 6, Men's Kip Boots (1. »nd H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3^9 and 4/6 Kail..) g/U Ladieß' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps .„ from Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. &H. Men's Blucheiß ... '" only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Siipuers... . '" 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers ... ... 1/. "" *" ' w LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only 5s H«J. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW* BUT WE LEAD. ggg* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. t®- REMEMBER I THE ZEALAINDXA BOOT BTORE i is now Slaughtering th« Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury This ia the sort of Sale that makes the Mothers Smile, COAIE EARJLIT ANI> AVOfll, XHJB (JRtftJt*} Don't Forget the Addrees— JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBB, TANCRED. STREET, ASHBURTOWj



EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. - SPECIAL^ CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Costume Cloths, ! la fld, 2j 3d, 2« 9J, bought to sell at Is, Is 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2j 3d, 2s lid, bought to sell at Is 6d, Is lid Black Cashmeres, (Is 9d, |bought to sell at .„ „, , m is 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, la 9d, bought to sell at Is 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22a 6d, 23s 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladieß' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16s 6d, bought to sell at .„ 83 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, 54d, bought to sell ab , . „„ 3Jd Striped Turkish Towels, lOJd, bought to selljat «. M 6^d Union Shirtings, Is, bought to sell at .„ ... ... ... .„. 7^l Boxes of 2 dozen Safety Pine, 4*d, bought to aell at ... ... , m 3d IN Conjunction with thejabove Special Prioes we offer to make (m our [best style andEfinisb) Costumei from Cloth epeoially designed for Coat and Skirt, forfc3os complete. MITCHELL & TURNER. GKEAT CLEARING SALE OF SEEDS. NEW SEASON SEEDS AT LESS THAN ENGLISH PRICES. TTAVING determined to relinquish business, we have decided to dispose of our entire FARM S*JJBI>S— C;w Grass, Rod Clover, White Clover, Alsyke Clover, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, ' Mangolds, Carrot, luraip, Rape, and other Agricultural S B eds, at less than Cost Price for Cash. GARDEN SEEDS Of every ciiption and of the Choicest Quality, m 200 Varieties, for Set per packet cush. FLOWER SE*SX>S Specially imported ;from Carter's, of London. 100,000 packets— twelve assorted packets for 9d, The whole of these seeds are of the Choicest Varieties and Bast Qiality Obtainable m the English and other Markets. They are all new, having heen imported for the present Beason b trade, and will be sold at prices never before heard of rm Aahburton. Ine sale will continue until the whole of the stock ia cltared. PP.EMIBES TO LET. J. SEALY~AJND CO. o 2 BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES ARE THE BEST for Turnips, Rap 9 , Wheat, and any other Crop. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of soilj or c" ascription of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, or ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburton. Canterbury Frozen Meat & Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. WANTED KNOWN- Ladies' Hose Is, Fur Top Kid Gloveß Is lid, Towels ec TII r /lnnA/rO" 4£d, Art Muslin Is lid dozen, Dress Tweeds / tit UUti /ft//, 9d to Is 3d all wool, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets la 9d, at A. Orr's Sale. — — TTT ANTED KNOWN— SO Ladies' jackets MONSTER T V from 7s 9d, 40 Ladies' Capeß 8s lid r" rTH A DT\T« OaT TH to 255, all about half usual price, at A. OL/±!iAxilJN (Jr bAJUJIi Orr's Cheap Sale. WANTED KNOWN- White Quilts 4s ° F ALL lid, Flannelettes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4s "WTXTTTP'R &• GTT'P'DT TTQ 6 1, 5a 9i per dozen, Ladies' Fall Nets, all WAINIJijK & bUUrljUb colors, half price, Blankets 83 lid, Fur Boas at one-third the usual price at Orr's Sale. STOOK Yjr"TANTED KNOW N— Ladies' M illiner v ' W ata great reduction, Ladies' Under- 7.1 OUBL E *£"» »«■ Sb r u . ff % lo^ clothinß at tremendous reductions, Silks, }V T T $, la £ /"L t P 1™ n v Gimp Trimmings at your own price at A. f ' love « la 1 1 ld ' *™h v \ *£? ? & ' n , Rain mero Hose Is ; Art Muslins, Is 6d per dozen vnn a oaie. ■ yards ; Flannelettes from 2=i 9d per dozen " yards ; White and Grey Blankets, 8* lid ■%xr v* -rr P er P air > Ladies' Jackets from 53 6d ; new Wanwd Known— h^ eB about half pricß> new Bhape Ladieß » Capes proportionately cheap ; good Corsets ~ -nnrr nxr -m 1 • -n t. a irom Is 9J par pair ; Gentlemen's Derby fiO D OZEN Washing Darby Scflrveß, Silk Ties Is ; Gentlemen's Derby Washing \J\J 6d each or 5 for 2a. Tie6> four (or le; Gentlemen's Merino nn^nn D>,L n v o -. t , Drawers and Vests, Is 6d each: Gentle- QI- DOZBN Silk Derby Scarve* Is, 3 for \ men » 8 full 6Jze Bhipt ' 8 banda and c o ll 2 , \J O 28, usual price 2s 6d each. ;6d each> worth 3a nd . Boy , fl good . Va wity r>n7uw cni, b.». 1 *~.+ D 4. 1 - Ca P 8 6i » worth 1« ; line of Infants' Shoes Ib, 30 DOZEN Silk Bowa, latest Style* Is worth double or more. Ov 6d or 3 for 4s. usual pnee 2s 6d each O^ DOZENScotchWoolSocks.3foc.4s, & CHILDREN'S {MILLINERY &(J usual price 2s 6d per pair. AT 1 O A DOZEN Full Sized Handkerch* iefs X.&\J 4 for Is, worth 9d each. GKEAT REDUCTIONS. ±±* VJJXIX O &J\.lj m CJ ALL STUFF OFFKRED GOOD STUFF. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEOH NO RUBBISH TO BE DISPOSED OF. AND CANARY SOCIETY. fTIHE Annual General Meeting of the X Ashburton Poultry. Pigeon & Can. .ry Room^must be made for approaching Society, will be held m the Treasuj era °^o e « T°" NIGHT (Friday), Augu^c 12, shipments from the English Mil*. 1898, at 8 p m. All those interested are cordially invited _^^ to attend. 8 85 "™"" BAJRC^AIIVSj ASHBURTON PUBLISHING OOMAPNY OF AN NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS TO "GUARDIAN" & « 'MAIL." EXCEPTIONAL AND STARTLING OWING to the very fa .vorable reception NATURE given to our reoer ,t circular to our 4 - ■ubsoriberß to the Mail r t nd Guardian, the time for reoeiving subset iptions m terms of __. _ - _ the oiroular ha B been ex tended to SATUR- \\f H I'OTTT'FrP'Q DAY, August 13. vv • ** • VrfVA-fJbl J-!#iV k> HKNRY Vnu&fUmw*



Friedlander Bros., Limited. METHVEN SALE. MONDAY, AUGUST ]6 WE SHALL OFFER at above fixcure- Kf\f\ CROSSBRED BREEDINI OVKj ewes. 200 turnipers - Also— Fab and Store Sheep, Cattle, etc. R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 83 Auctioneer SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1898. 500 «» 500 FARM AT SHERWOOD. ly/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, jAIJL have been favored with iusuueiioLg from Mb Hen by Butterick (who has pur« chased auother property) to Sell by Auoiion on above date, at their West Street Mart, HIS FARM OF SOO ACRES, BEING PART OF SHERWOOD ESTATE. This land is m the following state of cultivation :— IOO aorea are m wheat, 20 acres m Oatß, and the balance laid down m grass from one to three years. There is a five-roomed House and eight-horse Stable with Lean-to. The farm is divided into six paddocks, and is well watered by County races. Full particulars at Sale — at 12.50 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 74 Auctioneer* WEST STREET , HOUSE FAIR. I *■■■■ TXyTE SHALL hold our nexb Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1898, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, i 8 67 | GRAIN AND TURNIP MANURES. TTTE Have m Stock, and offer to supply m Our Stores, MANURES AT FACTORY LIST PRICES. Special reductions for 5 toD lots and over. Extra discouuta to regular freezing Clients. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. TXT E HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oate.J All machine dressed and grown iv the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean., and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO,— Double Machine Dressed Ryegrass, Colonial CowgraßS and Red Clover, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, !of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. JBViedlander Bros v LIMITED D. THOMAS. AROADE. SATURDAY7"AUGUST 13, I 1898. FURNITURE CLEARING SALE. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade on the above date, viz : — 2 Double Brass and Iron Beds and Bedding, 2 Duoheese Chests of Drawers, 2 vVashstands, Hall Stand, Wardrobe, Chiffoniers, Easy Chairs, Austrian Chairs, Couches, Sets of Ware, Tables, Linoleum, Carpets, Crockery, and kitchen utenßils ; also 4 sets of travell- ing wheels, 1 set of Butcher's Scales, 18ft Water Trough, Sewing Machine, and large lot of Books. Sale ab 1.30. D. THOMAS, 8 57 Auctioneer. 1 AM A pASH "DURCHASER 01? FARMERS' LINES OF RYEGRASS. 8 77 D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE_ FAIR. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for whioh I am now booking entries. DAVID THOMAS, 7 166 Auctioneer HOZIE TJEJA Smokt Aw Vtnm I



J NICOTJ, BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll ] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. WE beg to announce to the Generel Public that w« will commence busi- ness on WEDNESDAY, August 17, m the premises known as the "Blue House," Ash- burton, which are being altered to meet the requirements of our business. WEEKLY S\LESof Merchandise, Fnrni- turv, nnd P.oducc, will beheld EVERY SATURDAY, commencing at 12 o'clock noon. CLEARING SALES conducted m any parb of the District at loweßt current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. A SEED DEPARTMENT will be a special feature of our Business. We have on hand NEW SEASON'S SEEDS Comprising — Colonial Grown Ryegrasa, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New Season's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- gels, Carrots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR- The Christohuroh Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. I Traveller Bioycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED.- STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, Bouse Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., _L 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— £ss per ton on trucks Ashburton. Allowance madu for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. nicoliTbros., DISTRICT AGENTS. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. FREEZERS I """"""■ T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. WICOLLBBOS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, Limited. 8 39 Henry Stephenson. * SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13. 1 GENTLEMAN'S BICYCLE— New. English Dunlop Tyre. HENRY STEPHENSON, 8 88 Auctioneer. ¥OR PRIVATE SALE, HEVERAL TONS OF GOOD HAY. SWEET AS A POSY. 889 HENRY STEPHENSON. ■ '« Tenders, THE /^ANrERBURY T7IROZEN Ty/TEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd. TENDERS FOR EARTHWORKS. riIENDERS are invited for Scooping and JL Carting earth and shingle at the site of the new Freezing Works, Fairfield. Particulars can be obtained at the Office of Mr Albert Roberts, Ashburton, where Tenders will be reoeived until noon on WEDNESDAY, 17th instant. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, August 11, 1898. 8 82 CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the erection of the Ashburton Branch Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its Ashdurton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfasb Works or purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberts, and their wants will have prompt attention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chrittchuroh, Au gust 11, 1898. 8 8l G. K. ASKIN, CYCLE MECHANIC, OPPOSITE ENGLISH CHURCH. /""CYCLES repaired and aatißfaotion V^ guaranteed. AGENT FOR— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, ARIELB, Etc. 8 84



Waruad WANTED, a respectable Girl to do housework. Apply, Truckle's Coffee Palace. 8 85 BAPTIST Tabernacle, To-Night, 7.30, E. Swikbrd, Evangelist. Subject — " Centurion's Servant, Widow's Sou, the sinner at Jesus feet. 8 87 WANTED by a young lady, board and residence m private family. A family where there are no other boarders preferred. Apply PO. Box 98, Ashbuilon. 8 86 ' TO LET — Houbo of seven rooms, etc., Cox Street —Henry Stephlsson. __ B_9o WILLIAM PATTERSON, Orange Halt Leesee, has removed to Tuncred Street Dining Rooms. Dinners from 12 o'clock till 2 p.m. Tea and Coffee at all hours. FOR SALE — Indian Game and Houdaus, Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Be3t table fowls known. — Pelham Yards WANTED KNOWN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Glovea 2a lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.«W. H. Collieb, •' The Corner." WANTED— Grazing for two dry Cows for nine months. Apply H.W., Office of this paper. FOR BALB, Cheap— Strong Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 MRS ALCORN is offering the balance of her Trimmed Millinery at about half price. Nineteen Children's Tunicß. Samples just bought at a large discount, at and below Wholesale Price, from 4s lid to 18s. Also a nice lob of Capes from 12* to 60s. 6 Public Notices. TO LE^L A FARM of 732 Acres— about 562 Acres of arable land, and right of grassing 170 Acres of bush land — being Sections 10744, 16707, 4138, 2463, 21358, 21535, and part 20812, Alford, VII., VIIL, and XII: For further particulars apply to 5 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. ASHBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. /ROOKING CLASS for school children \_J every SATURDAY, at 11.30 ; teacher — Miss O'Bryan, Chrietohurch — at the Borough School. Open to all children of school age. Co-operation of Parents and School Committees invited, Termß, la 3d per quarter. W. J SILCOCK, 8 69 Chairman. BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- burton and Surrounding Districts that she has commenced Business m those pre- mises next to Mr Seymour, Dentist, and opposite the Ashburton Publishing Company. Piano and Violin Music by the latest Mail, also choice Songs to select from. Call and ace them. Musical Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not m stock will be immediately procured. Violin Strings, etc., best quality, at the lowest prices. Muaic and Songs by every Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead, Collard and Collard, and Pull and Field's PIANOS. Cash or time payments. A small line of Stationery and Birthday Card p. VXOJ-IIN TUITION. BESSIE SIMMONDS having made a life study of the above instrument, Pupils can rely upon being thoroughly taught. I can supply an Efficient Band for Balls, Parties or Concerts. Terms on application. Please Note the Address— BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 233 BURNETT STREET. EOZiIE TJ3A. Stoit Reliable