tends to refiae the taste. Youn^ peopli should be taught to Btudy. and to cepj accurately the common thiDgs around then —to draw a bicycle, for example, &o tliut il could be seen fct onco that the drawing wai not. intended to represent a cow or water-ct»rt, Modelling, and the use of tools are ulao oi gre it importance, and teachers for theve he was sure could be easily found m Ashbur ton. We ought to have connected wiih thit Bchool a laboratory and workbhop, where instruction could .be given m applied mechanics, Bteam, electricity, chemistry and agriculture, and the handling of tools, where m fact the bearing of knowledge upon practi cal life oould be pointed out to pupils. The besi place to learn a trade or business ia iv the workshop or office, but that technical inßirucuon is now being largely given m all the rouutrieß of the old world, self j.reeervtv;ion demands that we should strive to give our boys and girls such an educational outfit as shall qualify them to stand alongside the intelligence of the old world and worthily fill their part. Probably all »hat could he attempted m a technical school ht-re would be ft thorough knowledge of elementary principles only. But with this knowledge a trade or profession could be easily learned. In this colony for many years to come people m the country will have to depend largely on their own manual dexterity and intelligence for much of the comfort of life, and to be ignorant and handleas ia to be seriously handicapped m the J race for bread and butter. To teach boys and girla to use their.feiinds and their wita is a mo»b important parb ci. education. To show them how the discoveries of Bcience, how artistic skill, can be applied to the com forts and usages of common life and business, Beema to me to be 0! great practical value. -It 'would complete the equipment of this High School to have such a department opened m connection with ifc, and boys and girls from the other schools could come here on certain afternoons of the week to get instructions from Mr Simmers, who has specially trained himself m this branch of education. I hope Borne of our well-to-do citizens will preeentthe Biard with £500 to act the thing agoing. In London the Drapers' Company gave £10.000, the Goldsmiths' Company 7 acres and £85,000, ami the Charity Commissioners £150,000 to found technical schools, and it was owing to this liberality that John Bull, who was difficult to awake, but when shaken up was very wide awake and energetic bad been able to face the great question of foreign competioß, and hold his own. Reporting some years ago the Royal Commissioners on technical instruction declared ■■" that they had been much impressed with the general intelligence and technical knowledge of the masters and managers of the industrial establishments on the Continent. They found that these persons,- as a rule, possessed a eound knowledge of the sciences upon which their industry depended, and that tbey were familiar with every new scientific ducovery of importance, and appreciated its applicability to their special industry. They adopted not only the inventions and improve ments made m their own country, bub also those of the world at large, thanks to their knowledge of foreign languages and of the conditions of manufacture prevalent else where. 3 ' In connection with his remarks on drawing Mr loglis paid a high compliment to the Art Society for seeking to encourage drawing among the schools by offering a medal for competition, which medal had been won by Miss May Canning, and presented to her that day by Mrs Hamilton. Mr Orr m acknowledging the enjoyment he had had ia listening to the speeches took occasion to express regret that they were about to lose Mr Hamilton from among them. He epoke hopefully of getting a technical school there, and mentioned that an effort m that) direction was being made. In regard to, the school, he said that m conversation with Mr Habens, that gentleman had stated to him that the stiff waa second to none m the colony, and the headmaster was a very superior man. There were many old pupils m good positions scattered up and down the colony, and he had no fear that the pupils of to day would make their maik m their time as their predecessors had done m the past. Mr John Hadrill, a visitor from London, craved liberty to speak a few words ex pressive of his pleasure at being present at such a gathering, away m far New Zaaland. Ib 'had lefb a glad impression on hia mind which it would be pleasant for him to carry back with him to the great City. In a pretty speech be gave a few words of encouragement to those who had not gained prizrs. Przis were only for the very foremost, but it was within the power of all to excel, and to attain excellence he urged all to renewed efforts. Some of the greatest men had failed to win prizas, but paving gained excellence had made their mark m t>hp world. With energy and perseverance the? might attain such positions as had been gained by Gladstone, Pdlmerston, or Beaconsfield. He concluded by paying a compliment to the excellence of ibe staff. After votes of thanks had been on the motion of Rev. Ager and the Mayor, passed to the speakers and the teachers— both gentlemen making feeling reference to Mr Hamilton's approaching departure — the headmaster invited those present to tea, and fhe proceedings olosed.

The Convent Schools.

Owing to the anniversary holiday, which is a statutory one, and the Guardian having to go to press at one o'clock, we can only give to-day the priz9 list, reserving the full report of a very interesting function till next issue. Prize List.

Good Conduct.— (Boarder), Mary Mor land; (Day Pupils), Nellie Bonifant and fFrephene Devane. .Regular Attendance. — IJellie BomfAntf. v BEUIOB piV ISION> ]j?irßt Qlass. — Arithmetip, History, Draw ing, French ; Violet Bland, Algebra : Bella Wilson, Book-keeping, Grammar, Composition, Reading : Annie O'Keefe. Geography, Writing ; Annie Bulloqk. Second Class.*- Arithmetic, Reading and Recitation : Violet John&ton. Algebra : Hilda Friedlander. Grammar and Composi tion : Mary Digby. Geography and His. Tory : Bella Wilson. Christian Doctrine ; Mary Morland. Drawing: Nellie Bonifant. Third Claes. — Christian Doctrine and Al gebra : Mary McKay. Arithmetic and French : Henrietta Denshire. Grammar and Composition : Lena Lagan. Geography : Carrie Friedlander. History : Julia Brick. 'Reading : Trephene ' Devane : , Drawing : $thel Walsh. : ' JUNIOR DIVISION. Cjiasa— • Chriatian Doctrine and Read jpg • Winifred Brick. Arithmetic and Geo graphy ; Minnie Rostello. General Improve ment ; Korah Daley. Second Class.— Christian Doctrine and Arithmetic; Madeline Brick, Reading and Spelling : F/orrie Brophy. Third Class, — Reading and Transcription : Violet Digby. Arithmetic and WritiDg : Dorothy Nicoll. Spelling and Tables ; Alberta Shrimpton. MUSIC. Piano.— lst Division : L'jtzie Brick anc Annie Bullock. 2nd Division**-Diligence anc application to Music Practice ; Violet Blanc and Mary Morland. Violio : Ist Division Mary Digby ; 2nd Division : Margare O'Grady-. Theory of Music— lntermediat Division : Violet Johnston j Junior Division Eiazie Bland, nerdlwork. B.land, Annie Bullopk, flfary Digbj PAINTING. JLinie Bullock.

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i BSB — e H R ijst MAS— «93 NEW COURANTS, liitW KAISINS, HEW fcULTAA'AB. FLETCHEIi BROS. TTAVE Juafc received per B . £ . Delphic the following NEW FRU.TS direoc from Aii th8 f ? r T < e %i?«.f.? UUn?l n?* yLhafcl i b " i " the P|D^ Shipment this teabou. The ftiooa aie the Ll/WhSl 1 m Towr, and the Qualuy ia Sccomi t<. J^u*. ?^ aseß new Voßtizza Warrants 100 CWs Finest Sultanas 100 C ttßeß new Valeucm Raisina 25 Trays Sp , n i 8 h Muscatels ,5 Boxea I urkuy Fig. a Hums F. • ooli Frun«» ceToL^SSoLtet^ 8 B " Zl ' Bttr * FrUlt8 ' lPcttCheß « Pfiarfi » d A P lic » l - ALSO THE FOLLOWING FOR^oTIH CHRISTMAS TRADE :- ?^?!n!S neßt fJ; emOn S cc ! li cwfc Morton'a Mixed Spice M^jttW! ll 1000 Bottles Easence Lemon, Vanilla, 50 Tinß Finest Citron Peel CccbiDeal, Almond, etc. 15 Caees Aborted Cordials 5 cwt English Jujubes m W B6B °! i }P J , L } me Juioe 23 cwt Fancy Confectionery 10 Cases Dried Apricots, Peaches, etc Eto. * Etc Etc. OUR PROVISION DEPARTMENT IS STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following : — Oi . ,• L J WIB 'S Prize Bacon, Sides, Rolls and Hams (Pale or Smoked). Stirling Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheeße alwayg takes the Firsb Prize wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price m the Home Markets. ALSO— 2|b tins Refined Lard 2lb tins Corned Mutton ? 2 oVf * ne 2i. Beßf m 21b tinß Roas6 Mutt °° Plh «„ fl?* B e P Ton g uea 21b tins Boiled Mntton Ih S ?Tp T .T 21b tina Curried Mufc fOQ 1 b tins Apple Pudding llb tinß Oxford Saueage 1 k S Black Currant Pnddicg lib tinß Irißn Banßa g e B lib tins i Gooseberry Pudding lib and 21b tine Rabbit m Je'ly Cocktail Salmon, Salmon Cutlets, Morton's and Marshall's Herring, m looiato Sauce Star Brand Mullet, etc., eto. ' PRESERVING SEASON / \ PfiESERVINO SEASON BR ASS ■H^^^^wJ^i^Bv HEA VY & LIGHT BNAM EL Preserving Pans HI Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. Brewers* Crystals. .tr I nn B w «r l ihTl c ?^ dt ?- bo th c? Fin^ st Preiarring Bugar on the Market. Being much mKith ifcar/ "^T* Su B ar^V 8 therßfore more Economical » and Jamß M"TJ.Uta the , ISbilUn n T U °- er SDd C L earer< Used all th * P»"«Pa« J^ Factories m Sugar^MUilJSE 1 "^ 'U8 ****" ""*' ** &l8 ° 8t ° Ck A ° cklßDd N °' X & Ja l i^Nfl^f S T°ii cV T ry d " ori P tioll m Stoc fc» including Mason'a Improved Screw Top wi?h U ro^ A ? THBN T ARE & CHINA WARE DEPARTMENT is heavily stocked With Goods for our Christmas Trade. Inspection invited. — — ~(o) — — — FLETCHER BROS., E Td^h 8 on? 24 ET> ASHBORTON. AnS I h?GB R STBEET, OHBISTOHURCH. LAST WEEK OF HARDLEY BROS. /CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, Etc. * 8.8.A* SHEARS TITS. ALSO REDUCED. i Speoial reductions m Carpenter's Took of all descriptions. Tanks, Baths, Pumps, Etc., ■AT REDUCED PRICES. O* All accounts owing to J, W. Habdle* muafc bo paid ab once. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 gases finest new currants QQ 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS 100 100 BOXES - FINES T NEW SULTANAS 100 N.B.— All our Pi-vita are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin- ery, being ready for immediate use," therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. TT7"E Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwb Finest Mixed Spice 10 owfc Finesb Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon Squash 5 cwb Finest Citron Pee! 12 doz Bob ties Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 18 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Shipß) 2 cwt New Malaga Mnscafcels 2 Grosa Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwb New Season's .Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts (Parcel we, 2 cwC Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwb Real German Sausage 10 oaßes, 2lb tinß, Frnlt (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Tnrkey m Jelly SUGAR- — SUGAR- - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGIRS ALWAYS IN BTOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars thab can be vied for Jam and Jellies. JAM TARS.~~~ W ™~ JAM JARS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jara, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 2lb Glass Jars, 1 quarb and J-gallon Mason's Patent Screw Top Bobtles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m £lb and llb packet*, 51b and 101 b tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and i-chesU. '•35" We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Asbbnrton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Speoial Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. EnglUh and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kegs always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily; SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MABKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBUBTON, Telephone No 53



NICOLL BKOIHERS. BANKRUPT S LB OF JKtttiLLVRY TO-MOJiHOW. WE have received instructions to Sell by Public Aucion m our Rooms To- Morrow, 17th, m the Bankrupt Estate of C. Williamson, (Mirmohurch, a large quantity of Jewellery and sundries, including — Gold and silver Watohes and Chains, Wings, Pins, Btooehfß and Mleotro Plate, suitable for Ohriutm^a gif«-s. AUo, on account of a Client, — A. Large Apsorirmnt of Uafful Furniture i.tid Household Kff it v »le at 12 30 pin nicoliTbros., JOHN R BLAND, 12 135 Aucioieer. NICOLL BROS. JNicoll Brt thers, [H. F. Nicoll.] (L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKEUS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. C&NTRAL EOUMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF OATTLti, PIG s & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clook noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. and PRODUCE, m oar Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the Distriob at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gouda plaoed m our handß for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be plea cd to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITi D We have various sums of Trust Moniet, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend oi. Freehold Securities, at 4| and 5 v>or etufc. Farmß, House Properties, and Building Sections for Si'e. Particulars on application We invite those wishing to dfcpoae of theit ' properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL,_WOOL WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that ne have made arrange- ments with MESSRS D ALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christohnrch Sales any Woo whioh may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCKS against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co , Ltd,, Chnatchuroh, account NICOLI. Bros., with^advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clip privately if so desired. FREEZERS FREEZERS. TT^ARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit iheir own convenience, by com* muuicaling with us, NICOLL BROP,, lISTRIOT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE CHRISICHURCH 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 EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on spplicatit n. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS Oovernraent Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. AT 2d per mile first class, minirrum 4b, Id per mile second clues, minimum 2s, mileage oounted one way only ; tickets issued from any station to any station on the Hurunuißluff section, from the 19th of December, 1898, to the 3rd of January, 1899, inclusive, available for return till the 3180 of January. The journey mußt be started on the date of the purchase of the tioket m every instance, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. Night trains leave Christchurch for Dunedin ab 10.40 f xn, and Dunedin for Ohriafcchurch. at 10 35 pm, on the 24th and 31st of December. For fuller particulars see Posters 12 138 BY ORDER i~ Li. — D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FKIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. TV/TV NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which; j am now booking ENIRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer. FABMS FOR SALE Aia ACRES near Ruapuna, securely • V/ JL/<w fenced, good house, large stable and chaff house, etc., 350 Acres m English grass, 110 under culti- vation for turnips, balance native pasture. Price low. A p*f\ ACRES near Dromore, well im- 4fc <t) \J proved, good house and out build- ings, all m grass. I C\f\(\ ACRKS Near Dromore, well ' n \.&\J\J fenced, 300 acreß of whest °> and 300 acrea m oata (look- *« ing splendid). Balance laid down m grass. id This blood is well worth looking after. Terms oa,u be arranged. Apply II 130 D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



r CHRISTMAS AT THE DUST PAN. HURRAH! * HURRAH! WiALL to >CND THE JUBILEE. OLD FXTHFR CHRI^TM^ at. SANTA GLAUS intend to put up at THE DUST PAiS for the CHRISTMAS SKas.ON. THEfR OHAlttOTti ARti LO \DKD WITH TOYS' TuY^i TOYS lOYS AM) DOUS JJOLL^ D:*LLS DOLLS THE LATEST THE FUNNIEST THE BEST Come and See Come and Soe Come and See CHRISTMAS & NEW YKAR OaRDj— Uuedilei], Aitislic, Beautiful and New FAKCY GOJDS, FANCY GOODS, BTATIOVKRY, STATIONARY, Elo. Davis "> The Prize Winner, the Best, Beat all gjmeks ac Sewing 1 JMlaoiiine j Exhibitions OU'grgTM J?eiNtii*U>ii»»TorN— The Cheapest and Best. Christchurch Prices. Massey-Harriw JBicycle--Sub. AGENT for this Pirst-Class Machine. THE DUST PAN. Addbess— NEXT BANK OP NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. JBOBG&SS. BICYCLES.' WE have received direct from New York a shipmenb of the celebrated American Bicycles : " ROMEO " & " JUILETTE," and have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. These Maohineß embody all that is heet fn'up ttnh^teJ?ioyolo congtruotion. Interchangeable Sprookets, Ball Retaining Hubs, Flush Joints, Hollow arched ; crown niokled, and English Dunlop Tyres. PRICE FOR BOTH LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S WHEELS ftOA CASH, OR TERMS AS MAY BE ARRANGED GDAEANTE|ED FOR TWELVE MONTHS NICOLL~BROS., 12 52 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. EA.ST HTKEET H. M. JONES. (T) Santa Claus & Father Christmas are Coming -Again — Hurrah ! (k) \ LARGE and Well Selected Stock of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, tfANCY, JAPANESE, AND LEATHEK GOODS, Imported Direct from Leading London and ContineptiaJ Houses, ex Ruapehu, Delphic and Ruahine. T)/^\/^V"|7"C< PRIZE. Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look J3 W VJjLV.O«""" I "eknd Co., Cassell and Co., Routledge. Nesbltt, Religious Traob Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Biblee, Poets, and Standard authors. TP A TVIYVV C* {\f\T\Sl ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, JP AIM \J JL VJUV XJ O Music Folies, Ladieß' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, LadieB 1 and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Baga, Purseß and Cird Cases, silver mounted, Silver Penoil Cases, Watohes, etc, TniorvfTT*— TMfltftrl Wiri* CHOICE Variety of Jelly and HiieCTIU-JrlateU VYdJtf Butter Dishes, Cruets, Biscuit Barrels, Epergnes, Teapot*, Mugs, Serviette Rings, Butter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. ■XT \ OX?* Q AND FANCY CHINA WARE — A large Variety of Beautiful V xjLOX^O Vases and Glassware, Crystal and Tinted} latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. POLLS. DCLLS. DOLLS, DOLLS. The Largest Stock of Toys ever held ia. Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horßes, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, Bills, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS From Best Makers. 1?IAJNO&4 Time Payments from .„ 3O§ per month ORGANS „ „ , lOs „ „ BICYCLES „ „ „ SOs „ ); School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Fqual to Cnrißtohuroh and Dune- din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m. "Jones. -CHRISTMAS CARDS- AJSIB PRESENTS. (o) J. WIL.S O N, Cornel* o^ Arpade & .Burnett Street, XT7E. Have a MAGNIFICENT SELECTION of Well-Executed PAINTINGS on OPAL, whioh make a Superior Subßbitute for the usual Christmas Card, and are Selling at about the same Cost. These pretty Scenic Views are too good to be treated m tho usual way of Christmas Cards— pub away m a book and forgotten. They are Ornamental, and aa ouch merit a prominent ple,oo ip o»a'a Silting or Drawing Room, where the sight of them tg^di ii}o, freshen fehe BeooUeotton of the donor. WE HAVE ALSO— • HANDSOME WINDSOR AND NEWTON ARTISTS' BOXES, OPALS, MIRRORS, Etc., 3 Whioh would form Substantial and Desirable Q^R](STMAS or NEW YEAR Presents. 1 O^^JL. JkJtSID INSPECT, t -*= r. ■ " : f ~ , YX7INDSOR Magazine for November, CHERTSEY SALEYARDS CO., Ltd d VV Chrißtmas Number London Graphic, lf New Books — The Imperial rpHE Annual xMeeting of Shareholders i Mysterious Mr Sabin, The Rajah s Second _L the Ohertsey Saleyarda Company, Lc< Wife, The Dragon Slayer, Children of the wiU be held m the Library on foiDAI ■' Mist, Town Traveller. Christmas Cardß m D eoem ber 16, 1898, at 4.30 p-m. , v great variety. Packets for 3d, boxes for Is. m • ™ » qu . 8 Exceptional value.— H. M. Jones. Business— To receive Balance Sheet, at . . — — > General. Smoke New Vwuo. 12 126 GEORGE. SCARLETT! Seoretart



» FRIEDLA N DER BROP* JbY ORDEti OF IHK MORTGAGEE TO-MORttOW, SATUiiMY I>E';kmber i 7. WE HAVK received instructions iron: the Mortgagee to Sell at our Wesi Street Mart as above, — That very desirable Town Residence, situated ht the coma 1 ( f Tiu.citsd and Uaua blieeta, cuuiaiuiny; eißht hvrtie logins, Scul'ery , Pantry, Baili-rocm (hot und cold wivtf-r laid ou), YYuoi'i- huuso, and other Oui-housc«. I Ing affords an opportunity to auyoue m setuch of a sapi-rior town residence seldom met with, thu House beiug practically a new one, replete with every modern convenience, stands on half an acre of ground, and has a gardeu will and taaWfn'ly Icid out. Terms at Sale— at 12.30 pm. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 91 Auctioneen "TTTE shall offer at our Mart on SATURDAY, December 17. On account of a C:ienb A GRASS SEED STRIPPER In first <*IaBB order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. 12 152 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. ASHBURTON /BOUNTY T> AGING i^iLUB VyOUNTY JLVAOIHG V^LUB SUMMER MEETING. To be held on the TINWALD RACECOURSE, ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, i JANUARY 2 and 3, 1899. Pkesident— Mr Join Studbolme, Junr. ; Vice-Pkbsbdbnt — Mr M. Stilt ; Judge — Mr ML Htitt; Stewards — lV^srs JON Grig?, E. Gates, O. F. Todhunter, D. Thomas, T Scone, E. W. Hanmer. and T. IS, Upton ; Handicafper — Mr Gr, Dowsf; 'Jreasurer— Mr J. Pavhon ; Starter — Mr H Piper ; Clerk or tbe Scales — Mr It Fricdlander ; I lebk of the Coubse— Mr R. Curila. TOO G R AMJMLlS- { Approved by tho Canterbury Jockey Club and South Island Trotting As- sociation.) (Flrsb Race to start at 1 p.m ) FIRST DAY. 1. — Nuw yEAa'a Gift Handicap, of 35 Boy- ; second horse 5 soys from the stake* ; seven furlongs. ft,mination, 15 ; acceptance, 15 j. 2.— Faibfield Trot Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; two miles. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, lOd, (Saddle). 3.— Ashbukton County Cup, of 60 sovsj second horse 10 soys from (he stake j one mile and a quarrer. Nomination, 39s ; acceptance, 203. 4 — Kovel Kace, of 25 soys ; five fnr- longe; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proce3ds to go to the ftinds of the Olub. Weight Bat\ any overweight to be declared. En! ranee 1 ga. 5.— Galloway Handicap, of 25 so/h; second gallotvay 5 soys from the stake ; f>ur furiongs. Galloways not to ex- ceed 14.2 m height. Nomination, 10a,* acceptance 10a. 6.— BBAkMAB Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soya from the stake ; one mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. 7.— Hurry Scurry, of 15 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; open for horses that have never wou public money ; four furlongs. Weight not lees than 7at 61bs. Poat entry, 153, immediately after Galloway Rice. B.— Flyisq Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake j six fur- : longs. Nomination, 153 ; acoeptance lQs. SECOND DAYi 1. — COLDSTREAM WELTER HAKDICAP, of 30 soys » second horse 5 soys from the stake ; seven furlongs. Nomina- tion. 15s ; acceptance, 10a. 2.— Lauriston Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; second hoise 5 soys from the Btake ; one mile and a half. Nomi- nation, 10j ; acceptance, 10a (Optional, saddle or harness) 3.— Tinwald Handicap, of $0 soys ; second horse 5, soys from the stake 3 one mile. Nomination, 20d ; accep- tance, 203. 4.— Pony Waoe Handicap, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 soys from the stake ; five furlongs. Ponies not to excepd 14 2 In heieht. Nomination 10a ; acceptance 10d. 5.— Disposal Stakes, of 26 soya ; six furlongs. "Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Clnb. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Entrance los. 6. — Allenton Handicap, of SO soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; six furlongs. '^Nomination 15s ; ac- ceptance KM. 7. — Hubrv Scurry, of 15, soys:, second horße 3 soys. from the sta,ke *, open for horses that have never won public money ; four furlongs. Post entry, 15i- Weight, Bt. Entries Im- mediately after Disposal Stakes. B.— Laomhor Handicap, of 30 soys., second horse 5 soys. from the stake : five furlongs. Nomination, 15d acceptance, 15s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under th( Rules of Racing ; the Trotting Race: under the Rules of the North and SoUtl Island Trotting Associations.' 2. No entry will be received except 01 the' condition that all claims, disputes and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, o whom they may appoint. Their decisloi on all points connected with the carryinj oat of this programme shall be final. 8. All stake s to be paid In full, 4, All Nomination, Afl^ p t anC e t an < Entrance gQ tQ |ftftda ol Club. >, 5. Winner of any ona Handipap afte declaration of weights to carry tflba'., an two cr more Handicaps lOlbs. penalty, d WEIGHTS for the First Eay will t published on or about MONDAI December 19 h, 1898, and for the Seccn Day at 8 p m. on the evening of the fin day's races. AOCEPTANOKS AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the First Day's Handicap and Entries for the Novel Race ai "~ Disposal Stakes, must be m the hands the Secretary, at the Arcade, not lat . than 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, Decemb . 1D 27th, 1898, and for Second Day, at ■ p.m. on the evening of the first da; ie races. )e * 0. Hi DOWDING, ; 12 60 Seoret&r



Wanted. _______ y ■■ ■ " mO LET. -200 or 300 Acres of Grass M I SfipniuK. For particulars apply to 8 J Hakdliy Buos. l 2 15 ° 1. — — — — — — ■ ' f /~1 Oto Vies Alcobn for stylish Millinery, c \JT I'reaß Good.-, Cat 68. etc; press- - I making, La.liea' and Children s Under- » l clothing and Pinafores (own make) a specialty ; Large lot of Laces and Em- broideries iv stock. 10 31 TO LET— A convenient House m Haye- ]ock fctreo!. At pnsent occupied by the Manager of the Bank of New Soulh Wales Po* session ia & few days, app'y Aohbu-n-.n Drug Con.pany, Lhnittd. 12 61 OITKAWBWKKI I Sand Cream, Ice Cream, k^ nnH lucJ Summer I'riiiks a-ways ready i»b FLOWER'S Kefreshment Roouib. uexr UruyCo., East Street. 12 147 ANTED KNOWN— That I have re- ceived my Summer St'ck of Boota and Shoe*, which I wilUdißpo&e of at the lowest raies possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. Ab utual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 _L pairß o Melloe's Indestruotible Bootjß. Wear like brasa. FOUND — In Tancred Streeb, *ne cheapest and most) reliable Boot Shop.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the Bale oi 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob' Zealandia Boot •'-tore. WANTED Known— Good value for littl money at Melloe's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Doze* of Children's ankle straps. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Wiße Motherß to try our Indestructible School Boot. — , Mkllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).— Mellob 1 Zealandia Boot Store. riIHBRE iB little use m crossing pure bred I fowls with mongrels. The result is seldom satisfactory, Both birds mußt| be pure, WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. R<i ROBINSON, Cash Purohaser'of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off ClothiDg, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 WANTED Known— Mrs G Hamilton begs to inform the Public of Aeh- burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately. Addresß — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246 ANTED Known— That, when the wind ia over and when the dust io gone and Ashburton Housewives commeuoe their Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Turner are the people for all descriptions of House- hold Furnishings, and their new goods are ow opened. nnYPE WRITER.— Type Writer for sale JL. cheap ; quite new. Apply Office ot this paper. THURTHEJi Great Reductions m Rollitt's X? Supreme Roller Flour, at Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. WAN LED Kuown— Pretty Christmas Cards m packets— l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9J, boxdß 1b. — W II Collier, The Corner \\T AM TED Known— That our new Dress Tf Goods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range oi Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' .Embroidered Hose Sun&hadea and Umbrellaa, per Rangitira. — Mitohbl & Turner EGGS. — Purebred Poultry sittings of eggs. Purebred golden Wyandotteß, (imported), Orpingtons, (imported) first cross Orpingtons and Indian game, first oross Coohin and Andalusian.— Pelham Poultry Y"ABDg. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TTIX " Ruapehu "—Barrett Bros, have just t^j received from Manchester another shipment of nicely assorted goods m general drapery etc. Marked off at lowest cash sale prices. An opportunity is afforded for the ready money to be well spent. WANTED KNOWN.— Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Aahbur- ton for past favors, and wishes' to ca V en e is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies own material made Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL Ashburton. Lessee and Manager — Mr Tom Pollard. Treasurer — Mr W. O'Sullivan. THE EVENT OF AN EVENTFUL YEAR. TO-NIGHT, : Return of the Favourites — I?OI_JL..AJRL>?a«i OJbMfUfcA. OOBIPANY. FRIDAY, December 16 —^Pirat production m Ashburton of the Merry Musical Comedy "THE FRENCH MAID." I Produced by arrangement with 1 Messrs Williamson & Musgrove, and with all the original ! . SCENERY, WARDROBE & EFFECTS. : Pollard's Popular Prices— 4s & 2s. Box plan at H M Jones. 1290 FRED W. DUVAL, Business Manager J ~~DA VIiTtHOM AS~^ ■'- ? d . ARCADE. I TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 "*' I\/TR D. Thomas has received instructions IV± from a Client to Sell— Ul IXXX - MARES & GELDINGS, O 3yrß to Byra lB T TRAP, with Cushions and Lamps ur 1 n ® "I Sl^ FOOT STRIPPER; m good re 1 order ed Sale at 1 o'clock, £■ D. THOMAS, 12 151 Auctioneer .en ___^ — • — . * m -he g -— ' of T. Bullock. ied — ~ ?nt TO PRINTERS AND OTHERS. of • • ' L v its, mO LET at a Low Rental— Promises ii -L the Arcade recently occupied by Ml . A. J. Baxter, and Jr? FOR BALfc-Quantity of Printers' Type Frames, etc Annly— !B. BULLOOK



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