THE JUBILEE OF OTAGO.

Opening of the Exhibition.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, March 22 The Jubilee Industrial Exhibition was opened this evening. There was a very large attendance, including the Governor I (Lord Eanfurly), the Premier (the Right Hon. Dr Seddon), a number of members of both Houseß, also the captain of H.M.S. Tauranga, and visitors from all parta of the colony. The opening ceremony was m the Agricultural Hall. As the Governor en ■tered, the assemblage rose and sang the (National Anthem. i | The Hon. T. Fergus, man address on the objects of the Exhibition, after referring to the pluck and perseverance of the early settlers, said that the agricultural society's winter show had proved so successful that more accommodation was required, and it had been decided to hold this exhibition. The mercantile classes had responded generously to the appeal made, and within 24 hours nearly £800 waß subscribed and twice that sum guaranteed. Two or three gentlemen forming the Agricultural Hall Company had put their hands m their pockets and provided £2000, taking deben tures, whioh were held for a Bhort time and then destroyed, as they had no object but to benefit the provincial district, and they hoped that the exhibition building would be handed to the society as an endowment free of debt or encumbrance. Lord Ranfurly then called on the Premier, who spoke of the good qualities possessed by the early Bottlers of the pro vince, and said that wherever they had gone to settle m the oolony, they had shown the ■ame characteristics and had proved them selves good colonists. It was well known to whom was due the credit of the settlement of Otago. Ib was to the Free Church of Scotland, and m that connection he men tioned the names of Captain Cargill and Dr Burns ; and to the subsequent efforts, for the colony's welfare, of Mr James Macandrew, an unselfish statesman and patriot, who had sacrificed his life for the good of the southern portion of this great colony. To show the ( progress made by Otago he mentioned that • 50 years ago the population was 745, while . to-day it waß 169,000. Under cultivation , there were 2,200,000 acres of land ; there were 185,000 head of cattle, over 4,000,000 , sheep, and over 53,000 horses. Last year - the output of manufactures was valued at j £2 000,000, and the total gold produce of . the province was over £21,000,000. There . were 31,739 soholara, and 75 public libraries, { with 87,000 books. i The Mayor said that he regarded the , Industrial Exhibition b>b a most fitting event , M part of the jubilee celebrations, because if « the country was to be a great country ] ib mußt be by the establishment of j industries and arts whioh had made the Old ; Country great. c Jjord Ranfurly expressed his regret at the j. absence of Lady Ranfurly who wan confined j. to her bed, but he hoped that she would be a able to take part m the neyt day's events. He expressed deep pleasure at beiog present on the occasion, and referred to the fact that during the time he had been m the colony he had learned a good deal about Otago. He paid a high compliment to the early settlers, and referred to the progress m industries, especially m woollen manufac tures and mining. He expressed the opinion that the mining industry would employ more and more people. He noticed that m the Exhibition nearly every requisite for j every inhabitant was exhibited, and nearly c everything was of home manufacture. He jj again referred to the energies of the founders of the settlement, and recommended the j present generation to teaoh their children to i follow m the footsteps of the old identities f! so as to make the colony one of tLe fore- _ most m Her Majesty's dominions. He con cluded by declaring the Exhibition open •midst hearty cheers. Dunedin, March 23 ci The weather to-day was parfect. From » early morning the stieets were full of people wending their way to witness the various ft functions. It is estimated that Dunedin V never before held BO many peop'a. Con- § sidering the great Btrain on the resources of the Railway Department, it overtook the j.j work of the week. Fully 3000 people •<y arrived last pight, ( y The proceedings were opened with re* ligious services, Knox and First Oburobep forming central points. At the former the Governor attended, the preachers being the Revs Messrs Saunders and Hewitson. At the Synod's special servipes at First Church " »n immense congregation attended. Special sermons were delivered by the Rev Messrs Gibb and Chisholm. At St Joseph's, Father O'Neill, of Milton, waß the preacher. At e< Trinity Wesleyan Church Rev Messrs North 1 and Jolly preached. At the Synagogue the service was full choral, with special prayers. At the Cathedral Bishop Nevill was the h preacher. j, Fully 200 petple came today from Inver cargill, 400 from Outram, 400 from a Palmeraton, 900 from Clinton, 600 from Oamaru — all by specials ; while the ordinary trains brought quite another 1000. Perfect weather is being enjoyed for the g jubilee. The celebration procession was a fc ' great sucoess. Trades of all kinds were j 1 represented, the competitive displays being '< of a high order of excellence. The features ° of the procession, which took 40 minutes to pass a given point, were gatherings of Maoris c and old identities. His Excellency, Lady 6 , Ranfurly, the Premier, and the Minister of j Lands, took part, and were loudly cheered n as they proceeded through the streets. The line of murph was thronged with a tremendous concourse of people, it being estimated that v over 100,000 were present at the Caledonian E gronnds. Addresses were delivered by the *j .Governor and the Mayor prior to the sports c ( being commenced, \ .

THE MINING DISASTER.

Three Bodies Found.

No Hope of Finding; the Men Living

The Dline Unsafe and on Firt

A Pathetic Incident.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—

Copyright!.

Sydney, March 22

The skin, and m some places the flesh, were torn ofi the bodies of the two men recovered m the Dudley mine.

The water is now becoming a serious obstacle to the work of the relief party, as it is gathering m the pit to a considerable extent.

It is expected that other bodies .will be reached to-night.

The Dudley mine is so damaged that it will take months to put it right.

The exploring party encountered smoke, showing that the mine was on fire.

One fire has been located, but ■whether any extended conflagration exists is not yet known. The after damp m the Dudley mine ia proving troublesome, and the greatest care has to be exercised to prevent another explosion.

The medical examination of the" two bodies recovered proves that deathwas not instantaneous, the men having inhaled poisonous gas.

A pathetic incident occurred as the relief party was about to descend for to-day's work. A worn, aged and wrinkled man unostentatiously pushed his way to the front. " You can't go down," said Jones, the leader of the party, m a kindly voice, as he recognised the old man as one whoso son was missing. "You had better not go down. We will do all mortal men can do. Rest assured of that." And the grief-stricken father reluctantly sat down on the ground close by and wept silently.

The body of Humphries was re covered from Dudley mine this wen log.

The Silverstream Murderer.

The Execution

His Confession.

,b i Press Association — tfy Electric Telegaph — y Wellington, March 23 r Frank Philpott alias Stanhope was hanged fc at the Terrace gaol at 8 o'clock this morning | f for the murder of his mate Ernest Alfred '• I Hawthorne atSilverstream, on September 7 c last. The convict slept soundly from 1 to 5.30, and was watched all night by warders c m turn. After rising he had half an hour's * exercise and took a lisht breakfast. There 9 were present at the final scene the sheriff and head gaoler ; Rev. E. Dallaston, of the 3 Baptist Church, who had been m constant } attendance on the convict; Mr F>. 1 Arnold, J.P. ; Mr Willeston, the visiting J Justice ; Mr Richardson, chief clerk of the \ Prisons Department ; Dr Teare, prison 5 doctor; Mr T. Sayers, and members of | the press. Constables were stationed 1 on the hills above the gaol, to pre -1 vent spectators gathering, but few were present, and m any case they could have 1 6een nothing, as the scjffold was surrounded by high screens. When the official pro oession reached the scaffold Mr Dallaston asked Philpott whether there was anything he would like to say. The condemned man m a voice on the whole firm, but betraying some signs of emotion, said he had acknow ledged and confessed his sin m the face of God. He had confessed to Mr Dallaston and Mr Garvey, gaoler, and had given them power to make his confession public. He thanked the gaol officials for their extreme kiodneßS to him, and wished everyone good bye. Long, the executioner, then arranged the rope and Pbilpott stood firm. There was a Blight increase of colour m his face, and it was evident that he' keenly realised his position, bub he showed no signs of break ing down, and met his fate manfully. The executioner curiously forgot to draw on the cap till reminded by the gaoler, and as he stepped forward to do so Philpott closed his eyes. When the drop fell, death was instantaneous. There was no struggle and no movement of the body. As soon as it was cut dotvD, a jury was empanelled and a formal verdict was returned. The remains will be buried this afternoon at Karori oemetery. Philpott's confession is a follows:— "On the afternoon of September 7, I, Frank Philpott, shed the blood of Alexander Haw thorne, during a quarrel. It is my earnest desire that this, my confession, should be published. Wednesday, March 23, 1898. One of the reasons why I make this con* fession is because I could not go out of this world leaving as my defence an implied stain upon the character of Mr Frederick Charles Sowerby.— Frank Philp:.*\ March 22, 1898." ] In explanation of the allusion to Mr Sowerby it may be mentioned that during the defence it was suggested that Sowerby had a oause of quarrel against Hawthorne, and might have been guilty. Philpott-, before his arrest, had tried to excite Sowerby to jealousy against Hawthorne.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB,

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph

Dunedin, March 23

About 4000 were present at the Otago Jubilee meeting, but that number was in creasing every minute at time of telegraph ing. The weather waß beautiful. Results : —

First Hurdles, 100 soys ; two miles.— Ilex 12.3, 1 ; Belmont 9 13,, 2 ; Stanley 9.12, 3. All started but Rebel. A good race, won by a length. Time — 4.21. Dividends — £3 U and £2 15a.

Maiden Plate, 80 soys « seven furlongs — Seabrook 1, Fulmen 2, Argon 3. Won easily. Time— l.29g. Dividends— £9 63 and £13 15s.

Champagne Stakes, of 250 soys ; six furlongs. — Dundas 1, Conqueror 2, Altair 3. Won easily. Time— ll7. Dividends— £4 §3 and £3 lQi.

TyNEDIN Cup, of 500 soya ; one mile and throe-quarters. — Starshot 7 6, 1; Pitch and Toss 6.8, 2; Sequin 7.4, 3. All started. Won easily.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association— 3y Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, March 21

At the wool sales to-day a splendid selection of pood merinos was catalogued. Top prices were realised.

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cable from their London office, under date 19bh inst : —

" The wool market is firm, and prices, if anything, aie hardening."

The north-wesb gale of Monday did a great deal of damage at Methven. Most of the farmers on the hills side of Methv«n have had their stacks blown about more or less. In one or two cases £100 will not cover the loss to the individual.

MrH. N. Anderson, who was recently carrying on business m Ashbarton as a book seller, has become lessee of the Criterion Hotel, Tircaru, and took over the establish ment to-day.

As Mr T. Boden, of the looal railway ser vice, left by the express to-day, with his newly married bride, to spend their honey moon, his fellow servants placed a couple of detonating signals under the wheels of the "bird cage" the wedding party travelled m. When the train moved off the signals ••went off"— giving reports like the dis charge of oannon.

Methven is advancing as far [as religious servicea are concerned. The "Army" invaded the township on Sunday last, and apparently had a good time. The previous Sunday the Wesleyana had special harvest services, at which there were large oongre gations, Rev. J. R, Clark being the preacher j and the Sunday before thafa the Rev. J. Holland conducted a harvest thanksgiving service m the Anglican Church, which was prettily decorated, and there are rumors of speoial servioes yet to come at no yet diatinot date.

The following entrie3 have so far been re- 1 ceived for the Ashburton Schools' Champion Challenge Cup, to be swum to-morrow after noon, at half-paßt three, entries for which close at 3 p.m. to-moirow. — A. Sparrow, N. Wilkie, H. Braddell, and O. Mayo. Senior Handicap— MoTigue (2), Wilkie, MoKinney, Cookson, C. Willis, and Smith. A boys' race and blindfold race will also be swum — post entry. These are the last races of the I season.

Synopsis of New advertisements. John Orr — New business advertisement. Baker Bros.— Funeral Notice. Benefib Concert—Orange Hall, Wednes day, April 20. Wanted — Strong boy, apply Mail Office. Mr E. H. Taylor— Temperance leoturer. Aahburton Amateur and Athletic Club- Notice re general meeting. Wanted Known — A meeting (D.V.,) Templar Hall, Friday evening. Wanted — Youth for offioe, apply Mr 0. W. Purnel). ■ LoBt — Brooch.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAH"; WEDNESDAY, MAKCfI 23, 1898.



You are the jury ; n v^nr handa I p^ace my fate, I'll sttu&d or f*U V>y your decision ; all I ask for is a fair trial of Woods' Great. Peppermint Cure for coughs and colda, it is easily procured, g-occrs and chemists keep it, the price is within the reach of all, Is 6d and 2s 65.



EAST S3 BE SIT, AHIBTJKTON. H. M. JONES. (X) BEST OASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN Ti!K COLONY IN Pianos. Pianos Pianos A BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft 4in high, overarm r , Full Tiichoid, Jhort Wreßte Plank, Patent Check Repetition Aetiou, Seven Octaves, umi ! j>t ice £ 55, for 554=8 IO|S NET CASH. A Good Piano, similar to the ai ovr, J tit MiMjJer, iimibl price £45 for £38 lOs net cash. These are SPECIAL PRICE'S ai;d c»i»i ot beaten. (") Organs. Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £$ 10s OASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Sits Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £16 SET CASH. (r) Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waverley Cycles, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to hand, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Caeh Price. Terms arranged. Tbe Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the best m the woild and the cheapest Thompson's Patent Vamper. ALL NON-PLA"SBRS should have one. Simplicity itself. CaU and inspect, LOWEST CASH J?£tIC?I£S! H. M. JONES. LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES GOLD BROOCHES LADIES' GOLD KINGS. FTIHESE FOUR LINES ARE HEAVILY STOCKKD AND ARE OFFn-UED AT SEDUCED PRICES THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN the District o! these and allj other Lines is to be seen at S. SALEK'B THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISH HEN TIN THE DISTBIOT f



LAM IS. LAMPS, FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received a new Ship nent of all ki.irls of Lamns ... . . . . for i-pot Cash ia the very bL Continental and imSSn MaikeU * Do not miss seeing our magnificent display of Lamps m our l.rge Fate Glass Window. WE have a'l kinds from the cheap Brass Hani Lamp fo the G -rgeous D.awng R o m Hanging Lamp. 6 w 'f] HAND LAMPS ALABAKIEB cr ~* % -' lamps LITTLE JUNO ! t;-iii3K^«^ 1 — •-^-^»% VASE LAMPS No. 1 MILLER #> :! '^' "T"INY\ r m No. 2 MILLER .^^m/>^ LAMPS L * MP W^H^l^g EAKOTNIGBT WE have m stock large quantities of extra qual ty Sheep Netting, with centre strand 3fb wide, whioh we can quote very low; also lin, I^d, and 2in Fowl Netting, diree from the manufacturers, THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— 11 & 12 inch novelty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Chums, Mrs Pot ta' KlcctroJ Plated Pod Irons, Holloware of all kinda, best quality Meat Miocere, all Bimn. Knamel ware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, KcaUfcol Oil, Turpentine, Manilla and Flax Ripe, Nails and Staplea, Powdered and Lump B«iddl«, Sewing Twine, etc, etc. ' HINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to [inform our numerous customers and the general public that we have j«Bt opened up a large qunntity of Chinsware, Glassware, etc., etc., of every flfm-'pum, whioh have been marked at very low prices, bo as to make room for other thiiments just coming to hand, :o; — — FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, fast Street, AtLburlon, and High Street, C hristchurch [



' Hanmer and Graves. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the late Mr |James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with MESSES FRlED- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by the Trustees m the Estate of the late Me James Jamiesox, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, J ON THB FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FJRIDaY, APIUL 1, 1898, THB VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KN'OMN AS FEENYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos 7871, r .872, 787S r aud 17,131, comprising — IQA ACRES OP FIRST CLASS XV \J LAND, divided into 9 paddockr. The Building!' on Hiis properly comi9l oi a c< mfortttbie. KIGIiT-I'.COMKI) HOUSt (ineuior! for £SCO), Giuntij, Duiiy, Stable Looftboxes, etc. This property, if not rfi&pteed of as a who'e, wi.l bo otfarnl m sepaiate lets. ALSOr lUE FKEr.HcLD FARM KNOWN AS Till-:' .BEACH FAEM, Doing Rural .°f-ciioi>s Xop. 2348? and 23488, cc>ni{>»i3in c — 1 P\f\ A CRES If GOOD LAND, divi JLO^-J ded into 4 puddt.cks with 1 \\ O KOOMKD UOI'fAGE, and Six Stalled cStibic thereon. & TIIK WHOLE Of THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the sume time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred E\viß, 23 hoggf.le, 4 Hams- -3 milking Cows m profi* , 1 dry Cow 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 I raught Horses, 1 Draught Year, ing, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three- furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Pioughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Diec Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 $heep Feedere, 2 Horn by Tilters, Corn- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff cutter, Stripper, 6 Bets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Sacks, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool?, Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the fol'owing :— Plußh Drawing Room Suite, Pier glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Table;*, Washstands and Ware, Piano, Diniog Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc. ALSO, Two Shares m the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association. We beg to draw special attention to this absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm is so well and favorably known for the good quality of its lnnd, and i's proximity to Aehburton, that it can be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. t The Beach Farm is situated close to the 1 properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and 1 others, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. I These farms have been the property of the , late Mr Jamieson since they were originally purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and , are m a high state of cultivation. i Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock Bharp. Luncheon Provided. a hanmerXgraves, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 198 Auctioneers. Tenders. TENDERS. mHB CHERTSEY SPORTS COM- X MITTEE invite separate Tccders for ' the right to Stll, at their Sport? on Easter Monday— 1. REFRESHMENTS. 2. FISH. 3. FRUIT. 4. FISH & FRUIT. Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of Chertsey Sports Committee, to be m by March 23 The successful tenderer will have the right of supplying Refreshments at the Dance m the evening. 3 152 D. THOS. TODD, 3 152 Secretary. HOZIIQ TEA ii 9 m*t



Friedlander Bros., Limited. MHO LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AORES GOOD Li ' Kr> For full particulars apply to [FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, XfiT E A~K~E BLfYERS of; HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF OHABF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] VJT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORN SACKS. 'XJTT E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CRAIGBTAIR" Our this Season's Supply ol 1200 BALES o FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT OORNSACKS, Which we offer ex our Aehburton, Tinwald or Lyndhurst Stores, at 4s 7}4d. Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal •Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED.. EAWTHORNDBN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS. Principal ... Mrs DAVID McKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Chriatchurch. 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 Prinoipa'. 149 \Do nof Aeperst/acfecf fo oi/yany gffftef/n/fa/fom, 1 q ///s/s/0/r aav//?g. & 1 I (A#arrfedGo/(fafttf&fy*rffnfals) \ \CfflOJyO/}Bl£/lfofpT£#S\ T/}eyarepmandwfWfesQme\ TfieAestmo/ieyaffrf .«■ 11 experience cap /bciy. II \£aiuesSsafe/f!Aasf/was/a\ L sblQ BY ALLGRQC^pS jf ROZIJ62 aE^L . Heat* Ail



» Business Notic 2s NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS, FOR THE COMING SEASON. NOW OPENING UP The Latest and Most Fashionable AUTUMN & WINTER DRAPERY Everything New & JFresh at .Lowest Cask Prices. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET* 1



John Orr & Co. John Orr & Co. j HAVE NOW LANDING, NEW DINNER SETS, NEW TOILET SETS, NEW TEA SETS, NEW TEA POTS, NEW JUGS, NEW VASES NEW GLASSWARE. The above are beautiful Goods direct from the Staffordshire Potteries, and should be inspected by intending pur* chasers. FLOUR, OATMEAL, BRAN. POLLARD, HAMS* BACON TEA, SUGAR, KEROSENE, GENERAL GROCERIES j AND PROVISIONS. Special Value m all the above Lines. QUALITY GUARANTEED. John Orr & Co. i. ® s ■ ■ v ■ ■



FUNERAL NOTICE. mHE Friends of the late Mb Peter JL Leslib ara respectfully informed that bis Funeral will move from bis late residence, Hampstead, at continuation of Wills Street, East Belt, on THURSDAY, 24th inat.,at 2 p.m., for the Aahburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS.. 3 166 Undertakers. Entertainments. BENEFIT CONCERT, A CONCERT will be given m the ORANGE HALL ON WEDNESDAY, APBIL 20, 1898, For the benefit of Mr W. Pahebson, who is now almost blind. 3 167 ■''-'■ -i PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. " A GENERAL MEETING of ?he Ash- J\_ burton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club will be held m the ORAtfGE HALL ON FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, 25th inst, at 7.30. All members requested to attend. Business— Very important. Wm. J. PALMER, 3 161 Hon Secretary A.A.C. & A.O. — B. J. HUGHES I EBUITEREE a d AMD i- ■ CONFECTIONER. TRIAINGLE, Asbburtoi



Henry Stephenson. HENRY 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 Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part 0 the county, Advanoea made on Goods plaoed m my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company <fe Drosden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agouoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meets from *iOs per month. TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings Burnett street. Rent, 12* per weel HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1898, MY NEXT SPECIAL HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, when 1 will offer on account of numerous Clients, several Unbroken Colts and Fillies, and a number of Sound and Young Draught Horses. Preflent entry— Bs. Sale at 11.30 a.m.' D. THOMAB, 3 102 Auctioneer. Funeral Notice.



WANTED. WANTED— A Strong Boy for black smithing work. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 160 MR E. H. TAYLOR will deliver Temperance Lectures, illustrated by Lantern Views, as under : — Thursday, Templar Hall, Ashburton; Friday, Willowby , School. Ope» at 8 p.m. ColUotionsfct eaoh meeting. 3 162 WANTED Known.— A Meeting will be held (D.V.) m the Templar Hall on Friday Evening, at 7.30, for all those who are interested m the Lord's Second Coming. 3 165 WANTED-A Youth for an Office. Apply to Mb O. W. Pgrnell, Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings. 3 164 LOST — Brooch. Gold bar ; diamond m centre. Reward on returning same to Mail Office. 3 163 WANTED— 1000 Dozen Eggs.— John Orr & Co. 3 159 rl l WO or Three Rooms to Let } good stand JL for Dressmaker's business. Apply Mrs Buroess, Tancred Street. 3 150 PICTURE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 TO LET at Allenton ; House three rooms and garden J-acre. Low rent to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 IS WINDSOR Magazine for February, Fifty years Syne ; Otage Wifnoss Jubilee number ; Helps to right Living ; Noonday Addresses ; Sermons to Children, (M. G. Pearse) ; Present day Preaching ; Temptation and Toil ; Royal Bounty ; How to study the Bible. New books and new cheap editions. — H. M. Jokes.



IIOLLOvrAY's Pills.— lmportant for the delicate. It is difficult to determine which is the most trying to the human constitu- tion, the damp, cold days of autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, eaaterly winds of I spring. Throughout the seasons good health may be maintained by occasional doses of Holloway's Pills, which purify the blood and act as wholesome stimulants to the skin, stomaoh, liver, bowels and kidneys. This celebrated medioine needs bub a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or incon- venience. No family should be without a supply of Holloway's Pills and Ointment, as by a timely recourse to them the first erring function may be reclaimed, suffering may be spared, and life saved. KOZ.IE2 TEA tin superto



' Rev, E. Edwards, pa9tor of the English Baptist Church at Minersville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says : " A few applications of this liniment proved of great service to me. It subdued the in- flammation and relieved the paiu. Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial it will please me." For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company.