THIS LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapuaka February 9, 9 a.m Guardian Office 10.20 a.m. The French m Africa. London, February 7 The Times asserts that France has nc right to a territorial outlet by way oi the lower Niger, any such claim having been determined by aggression m the interests of Britaia frcm West Africa, It is reported that a severe conflict has taken-'place between French troops and Baribas tribesmen at -Nikki. The Baribas lost heavily. The French together with the friendly natives loßt twenty-five. A Dervish Raid. Cairo, February 7 The Dervishes raided the oasis of Es Safi, slaughtering a number of in habitants friendly to the British. Corea and Japan. Yokohama, February 7. Oorea has refused to grant railway concessions to foreign countries, and the Japanese Government consequently has demanded the immediate construc tion of a line from Seoul to Tusan. This railway was conceded to Japan m 1894. Reoeivad Wakapuaka Feb. 8, 9 a.m., Guakdian Office, 10.5 a.m. Canadian Tariff. Ottawa, Eebrmry 7. Sir Charles Tupper, ex-High Com missioner of panada, speaking at Ottawa, accused the Premier, Mr liaurier, of repudiating preferential trade. Mr Laurier said that ag long as Canada rnfußed to surrender her tariff, it was useless to preach preferential trade principles. Germany and America. Washington, February 7 Germany threatens to quarantine imported .American horses, as it is feared they will introduce the influenza plague. The American Government complains that this is part of a genet al movement to exclude American pro ducts from German markets. The Governorship of Crete. Vienna, February 7 Austria is strenuously opposing the appointment of Prince George of Greece to the Governorship of Crete. She fears that the Balkan States will demand compensation m the event of Prince George's nomination being successful.

Australian.

PreM AMOoiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Rewired Wakapuaka Feb. 5, 9.30 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.45 a.m. Cyclone m Queensland. Brisbane, February 8 A cyclone accompanied by torrents of rain at Mackay, completely destroyed • number of buildings and unroofed or cUmaged many others. The Wesleyan and Presbyterian churches were blown off their foundations, and will require re building. During the height of the gale the steamer Brinawr went ashore. The river rose rapidly, and the low portions of the town were flooded. It it sow falling. Immense damage was done to the sugar cane.

THE BUSH FIRES IN AUSTRALIA

— ■♦ Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapaaka February 8, 9.30 a.m. Guaedian Office 10.45 a.m. Melbournb, February 8 Bush fires are doing great damage m the Grampians, Horsham, and Benalla districts. Thousands of acres of grasß have been destroyed. It is feared that many homesteads are demolished. The shipping is much delayed by Bmoke off the coast. Hobart, February 8 Bush fires are again causing much havoc m many par|s of the Island.

The Federal Convention.

— i .. Preu Awociation— By Eleotric Telegraph Copyright. Melbourne, February 7 At the Federal Convention Mr Reid withdrew his amendment on the Oonvention rescinding the amend ment made by South Australia defin ing the term of navigability, the passing of which Mr Reid contended rendered his amendment necessary. The reciaion was only carried ■on the casting vote of the Chairman. Sir George Turner wished to see the matter finally settled. He practically moved M|r Beid's amendment, which was negatived by $5 to 8. It is likely the matter will crop up again later on.

SUPREME COURT.

■ ■ . ♦ I Pxew Association— By Electric Telegraph Timabu, February 8. The Supreme Court criminal sessions commenced to-day. There are ten prisoner* for trial. True bills were found m all oases except that of Meredith, obtaining £2 by a valueless oheque at Ashburtori, David Salmon, an old man, was charged with attempted rape on a child under six years at Alhburton. He was convioted and sentenced to two yean. MoKellar and Roberts, breaking and entering a store at Temuka. six months. The girl Tiekie, who found £20 the property of her grandfather at Orari Flat, pleaded guilty to stealing; to come up for sentence when called on. John Sounnees, wilfully breaking windows at fche Ha aid office to the value of JBS ; twelve months.

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT

THE LUNCHION.

The drought and the nor'-westera of the present) season had been unmerciful on the orchards, but M r s Britton requisitioned the Smit! field nursery for all it was worth both m flowers and fruit, with the result that superb apricots and apples were on the table and a profusion of grapes that would not have disgraced an Italian table. Nor did Mr G. T. Smith forget the aesthetic part of the roving commission that had been given to him by Mrs Britton, and a wealth of rosea that would have honored any flower show was Mr Smith's contribution to the table decorations. Amongst those who at tended the banquet were — Revs. Hamilton, Ager, and Olpherfc ; Hon. Major Steward, i M.H.R., and Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., and Chairman of the County County Counoi; the Mayor and Mayoress, and Ore. Collins, Orr, Bird, Scaly, Hanmer, Paul, B^ker, and Davis; Captain Dolman and Lieutenant Hayes, Ashburton Rifles; Captain Fooks, Aehburton Fire Brigade ; Mr W. Baxter, County Engineer; Mr F. Mainwariug, County Clerk ; Mr F. H. Fooks, asr istant Town Clerk ; Mr James Bishop, Longbeach Road Board; Messrs Thomas Bullook, Thomas Scaly, Rudolph Friedlander, Hugo Friedlander, Donald Williamson, A. Harri ■on, MacLfan Dan, Edward Saunders, Ed ward Gates, and others. After the Governor and party left, the Mayor entertained the Volunteers, Fire Brigade, and Band to luncheon m the Com meroial Hotel, occupying the ohair himself. After a satisfactory and successful wreßtling with the wants of the inner man, bo abun dantly p ovided for by Host Britton, a oon gratulatory speech or two, and one or two good aongs, were followed by lusty and loyal oheers and the troops dispersed.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. London, February 6 Mutton, crossbred weihera and maiden ewes, Canterbury, 3 3-16tha d ; Dunedin and Southland 2|d ; North Island, 2|i. Lamb is not quoted. River Plate, crossbred or merino wethers, heavy 2sd, light 2£d, Melbourne, February .7 A movement is on foot amongst the farmers of the Goulbourn Valley to raise the price of wheat by sending a large shipment to England.

SATURDAY'S SALES.

Mr H. Stephenaon, auctioneer, etc, < Havelock street, reports on his usual | Saturday's auction Bale ab follows : — Ihe ; attendance was much better than last week, , but the entries offered sold freely at satis- t factory prices, with the exception of cows, ! which were dull of sale :— Ducks brought \ 2s 6d to 2i 9.1 ; pigs, slips, 9*, 7s 9d, 8s ; Bj6d, Bs«9d to 10s ; potatoes gd per ib, per ' bag 83 to 83 6il ; onions l^d per lb. A cju- , sigoment of apricots fetched 3d to 3£d per lb. The usual amount of furniture, harness, : &nd hundries oi all descriptions aold at he ordinary prices. '' \

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The refreshing rain of the past few days I had a marked effect on the sheep sale at ' Tinwald to-day, especially m the case of , forward store lanibß, a large entry of which , came forward ; and buyers being numerous, , a large amount of business was transacted. , In fat sheep a bmall entry was yajrded, and • readily disposed of to local butchers. Of , beef there was only a small entry, and all lots changed hands at full value. For dairy cattle there was no demand. The yarding for the day totalled about 4500 sheep, (chiefly lambs) 3 rams, and twelve head of cattle. The attendance of farmers was moderate and the following prices were obtained : — Fat Sheep— Crossbred ewes, 4s 9d, 5s Bd, 6s, 6a 7d, 63 9d, to 63 lid ; halfbred ewes, 4s 3d to ?h 3d ; first-cross ewes, 6s 3d ; cross bred ewes and wethers, 6s 9i ; two and four tooth crbsabred ewes and wethers, 9a lid ; two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers, 7s 6d; merino ewes, 4a 6d. Stores — Crossbred ewes, Is to Is lOd ; six and eight tooth crossbred ewes, 8s Id ; merino ewes, Is to Is 9d ; two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers, 7d 4d ; rams, lid to 2s 6d. Lambs — Culls, 2s 3d ; medium sorts 4s 2d, 4j 41, 4s 9d, 4s lOd, 4a lid, 5s 2d, 6s 2d to 6s 4d ; good forward aortß 7a 7d, Bs, Si Bd, 9s Id. Cattle— Fat steers £2 15s, £4, £4 12a 6d to £5 2s 6d ; heifers £4 13a 6d. The followiug firms were represented at this fixture:— Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited (per MrR. Friedlander). Mr D. Thomas (per Mr R. Curtis). Meusrß Hanmer and Graveß (per Mr J. R. Bland).

' - — To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eat drupia, has just (Bsued the 100 th edition o jjis illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nioholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great apeoialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Bheumatism, Corpulence. Lumbapt . and Indigestion by the same author, may c had from M Shaw on raoeipt of stamps .

TUB ASBBGEIOK GtUBDIAN : TVKSI>AY, FEBKtJAfc* fc, 1898,



Lord Raofurly, whose viait to the Ash- burton Hospital yesterday morning has already been reoorded, sent a message m the afternoon to the matron, Mrs Mackay, ex- pressive of the pleasure experienced by him- self and Lady Ranfurly m seeing such a homelike, comfortable, and apparently well managed institution. The superb rose bouquet which Lady Ranfurly took away with her from Ash- burtcn, and which she so carefully nureed along with the nosegay placed m her hands ab the railway station by Mies Nina Reid, was presented to her at the memorial gates of the Domain by the ourator, Mr W. W. Smith. His Excellency and his secretary, Hon, Hill Trevor, while inspecting the splendid oatoh of trout at Mr Jewitt's yesterday, saw the early oysters of the season Mr Jewibt hud, and could not resist the tempta- tion. Notwithstanding that Mr Britton's excellent luncheon was waiting for them, His Excellency and Hon. Hill Trevor had a hearty trial of Mr Jewitt's bivalves and we , will probably soon hear of the popular Burnett Street fish purveyor receiving a parchment.



TO LET, y^OTTAGE of 5 rooms and scullery \J situated m Eton Street, Hampatead. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent good buildin^siteThampstead. -OQQ PRICE of Lot 75 » containing oGfCfC i-acre, well situated and having near y 2 chains frontage on Cambrfdge Street. T. BULLOCK. Premises m Moore Street 1 0 LET at low rental, viz , 5s 6d per week. Apply to i FF y T. BULLOO TO FARMERB & OTHERS. FOR ALE — Several blocks of good Sheep Country ia various parti of the County. Also— A number of Improved Farms. T. BULLOCK ■ ~" TOWN SECTIONS. PERSONS Desirous of purchasing Town Sectionß or investing m other town properties are invited to inspect the list I have for Sale. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. KOZIE lEA JBeate All



T. ,Bullock. 1 TO LET. I COMMODIOUS PREMISES. » lOP fV* ** E ** Week. Suitable for iU 0 sale room and bicycle expert premises, fronting East Street, , main thoroughfare, and adjoining 'Mr j James, butcher. i T. BULLOCK. | FOR SALE, ! = NEAR THE CANTERBURY MILLS, LOTS 77 and 78, each containine i-acre being part of block known ns Walsh's, and near the Canterbury Mills. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. „, FOR SALE. £ i a~o"r c i fTIOGETHER with Seven- Roomed Dwell- J_ ing House thereon. Well situated m Tvncred Street, beiug T.Ss. 427 and 428. Very easy terms of payment oan be arranged T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES FOR SALE. BUILDING allotments m the Allenton and Hampßtead suburban districts. 12 Auso,— • A number of improved suburban properties. Full particulars on application. X, BULLOCK.



Business Notices, REMOVAL. REMOVAL. REMOVAL. FLETCHER BROS. Jg X G to advise theirJNum.roue-Cmtomera an \ tha General Public tfaafa they har ' ■»• REMOVED |TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BT I . ■ Mr Henry Zander. A FULL PRICE LIST "Will be published m a few days quoting GROCERIES} EARTHENWARE, OHINAWARE, ENAMEL WAKE] JRTO. ETC. ETC.} * BAT BED-ROCK PRICES. LOOK OUT |FOR |NfcW§ ADVERTISEMENT. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, Ea;t Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Cbristchurch. P.O. Box 67, Telephone 24 M V NEW WALL PAPERS JUST TO HAND. r\BAWING-ROOM,n DINING-ROOM, AND PANEL CEILING PAPERS A SPECIALTY. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, 11 ASHBURTON. GREAT CLEARING SALE : • - AT "THE CORNER." SUMMER DKAPERY AND CLOTHISfG will be offered at BARGAIN PRICES. FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Genuine Clearance Sale of Summer Goods of all kinds. GREAT BARGAINS, W H. COLLIER, « CASH DRAPER AND CLOTHIER.



§ F. FERhIMAN. i. I FOR SALE- B I r I A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR £ PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. T HAVE been instructed by Mr V. Rouse to sell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodious BOARDING HOUSE, situated m close proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing l'T' Rooms and Scullery, together with £ acre oi ' land. As Mr Rouse has determined to sell on aooount of his wife's ill-health, the above should command the attention of anyone m searoh of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and riling dlitrioti F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- VVAKANUI iROAD, WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain- ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above is for absolute sale, and from its close proximity to town should call for -pecial attention from those m search of a good subuiban residence. F. FERRIMAN. FO[R SgALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 100 Acre? of Lind at Lismore, fubrUvided into fnu> paddocks, with an abundant supply of water m each. 20 acres are m Eaglish grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native st .te, upon which there is good feed. Upon the property there is a comfortable five-roomed house, a well planted gmlen, three-stalled stable, piggaries and sheep yard-- . A9 this fa; m is within three miles of a Public School, anyone ia search of a property a<) a small rental would do well to give tbi an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL OF A LEASE|||of 20 acres of land, situated within two miles of Ashburton, upon which is built a very substantial cottage of four rooms. Annual rental, £6. Full particulars on application I o F. FERRIMAN. . TO LET, 1 William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven roorm. • TO LET, Wakarui Road, a comfortable house ]o: six looms and soulleiy. , F. FERRIMAN. b g PUBLIC NOTICES a lf ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNION. A MEETING of the above Society wi A be held at the School of Music, THI n EVENING, at 8 o'clock, to adopt Ruli and Elect Officers for the ensuing season. jb 2JU ■TTTANTED at once, A MAN COOK FOR LAGMHOR. ~ Must be a good Baker. 'f I Apply to * DONALD MCLEAN, /d I 2 44 Lngmhor. to \ l- a Db KOZIE TIGA. c.



Public ,lMotioes. IN THE MAI TKR OF THE LICENSINC -A CT, 1b U , AN U THE ACTS AMEND ING THE Si ME. NOTICE Is hereby given that, m pur suance of the provisions of the above named Acts, a QUARTERLY MEE'IINC of the LICENSING COMMIT TEE for th< Ashburton Licensing District will be helc m the Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashburton on THURSDAY, MARCH 3, atNOON, foi the purpose of considering any application! made under the said Acts, of which du< notice shall have been given. THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, 250 Clerk to the Licensing Committee. Business Notices. T. H. UNDBILL ANDJ.CO. REMOVAL NOTICE. TTTE beg tojintitr ate thatjwe have IRE- MOVED to shop a few doors lower down Tanored Street (next Mr E. W. Hall s), as temporary premises during the building of our new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE. SEU FURTHER PARTICULARS, T; H. Undrill & Co. O\BINEI MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS- TANCRED STREET. BUSINESS NOTICE. \ I HAVE THIS DAY disposed of my Stationery and Fancy Goods Business m East Street to MR P. SOUNESS, who intends carrying on the same m the shop known as Blue House. In thanking the public f • r the liberal sap- port tendered to me during my two years' residence m the town, I would kindly ask a continuance of the liberal support to my sucoesasor Mr Souness. H. N. ANDERSON. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, and m taking over the very large and well assorted stock of Stationery, Books, Albums, Bibles, Prayer Books, Law Stationery, Ledgers, Account Books, School Books, and other requisites, including all lines of Fancy Goods, too numerous to men- tion, I intend to hold a CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH FKOM THIS DATE, when every line m the Great Stock will be marked down for disposal. Now, Sohool Committees, Road Boards, County Councils, Merchants, Storekeepers, Hawkers, Business men and all others, I invite you to inspect my Stock, and see the great reductions I have made. SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT BLUE HOUSE, P. SOUNESS. 2 ( EDULOOR BUtt A B The only eugar permitted, to Diabetic sufferers. Qiveß to Diabetes, the illusion o Cane-sugar, of which it has not the m convencies. Its sweetening power beinj considerable, each lump of the size of \ lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass c water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with tli trade saccharine, an impure productio which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue d< Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN D^UG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. We often hear of sensational bets beit made, euoh as a guinea to a gooseberry ; bible-baoked policeman to a pint of she oafe a hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, at so on. The art of betting is to win, and ' win yon must baok certainties. Here is tip ! You baok ' • Woods' Great Peppermii Cure to beat a cough or cold every tim You'll always get home; no Johnny An t strong abov\t that. '



Fried lander Bros., Limited. T7TTANTED TEAMS FOR CARTING GRAIN. Apply, 2 46 FRIEDLANDKR BROS., t*D. HORSEJFAm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 PRESENT ENTRIES COMPRISE : fcf\ HEAD OF ALL DBS- f>(\ OU CRIPTIONS. OU Sale at 12 o'c'ock. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDEK, Auotioneer. MASSEY-HARiiIS PLOUGH TRIALS. mRIALS OF THE MaSSEY-HARRIS FOUR-FURROW SKIMMING PLOUGHS Will be Held as Under : ON WEDNFSDAY, 9th inst., at Mr Dennis MoKendkys, Greenstreet. ON FRIDAY, 11th inst, at Messes Holland Bros , Flemington. At 1 o'clock sharp. Farmers are invited to attend. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 2 39 Looal Agents. "TJTT E ARE BUYERS or HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. ! FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited VTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASSJ OATR COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. "VT^ E ARE NOW LANDING, ex Our this Season's Supply of 1200 BALES or {FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Which we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald, or Lyndhurst Stores, at 4s 7/ 2 d. Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal •Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED. DAVID THOMAS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. COTTAGE AND 2 SECTIONS, COX SIREET, EAST. MR D. THOMAS, m conjunction with Mr T. Bullock, has received in- struction from the owner to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, — T.SB. 807 and 808, each containing £ acre, Cox Street East. On 108 is erected a Cottage of 4 rooms, with iron roof, etc. To be sold as a whole, or, if desired, separately. Inspection Invited. Very Easy Terms can be arranged. Note time of Sale— l 2 noon. • D. THOMAS, 2 31 Auctioneer. ARC A D X HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898. -JY/TY NEXT SPECIAL HORSE SALE will be held on the above date and fixture. Entries now being taken. D. THOMAS, 2 42 Auctioneer. OAT SHEAF CHAFF. I T AM a Buyer of Oat Sbeaf Chaff m any IJL quantity. I 12 89 D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycle. I /^IYCLJSTS AND OTHERS INTEND- ING TO INVEST IN A MACHJN& i I QALL AND JNSPEOT THE ! "BAMBLER," 3 |TBE STRONGEST AND BES r c FINISHED MACHINE MADE. D. THOMAS, I AGENT 1 I U5 a



1 1 Ranted, _ WANTED to find place for big Boy on a Farm. Apply Mail Office. 249 1 T>LUMS, Apples, Apricots, m any 1 JL quantity — At Walsh's Gardens. ;[24B_ WANTED to SeU— First Class Cow, due to calve m a week. Apply, Walsh's Gardens. 2 47 WANTED Known— The Ashburton School Excursion to Timaru, post- poned till 3rd March next, owing to Railway authorities not being able to provide train for the 17th instant. 2 51 NEW BOOKS.— The Grey Lady, A Tsar's Gratitude, Once shall Tre- lawney Die, In Queßt of the Golden Girl, Humanitarian Essays, The Bonk of Com- mon Prayer ani Historical i.tes. New Zealand Rulers and IS4O-1897. — j H, M. Jones. Ill* MM I IHIIWH— — — U— — | Hanmer and Graves. Dipping* Season. WE are prepared to DTP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite to the Ashburton Saleyards, and shall use LITTLE'S DIP Which we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY THESE AT LOWEST RA.TJEH. TITTE ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, BYh GHASS, ETC. EIO. SUTJ ON' 6 SEEDS. HAVING been appointed Agents m Ashburton for Messrs Button and Sons, we can supply all this firm's well known BAPE & TUJbiNIP SEEDS, besides a large variety of GARDEN, VEGETABLE, & FLOWER SEEDS. These Seeds are all carefully selected, and we can confidently recommend them. XTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK- RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGHS Long and Short Feed Oats, Priotie Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (lsodeg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm& Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt) (beat table), Rook Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegr&as and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils — Castor, Machiuery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o. 600 AORES AT RUAPUNA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Ruapuna. This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water m each paddock. The buildings consist of an eight- roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed. Terms — Small cash deposit, balance at a low rate o interest. HANMER & GRAVES. Unparalleled Opportunity. HAVING just landed large shipments of Cycle Goods, we are holding v O.LJ&.AIfci:JNGt SALE at the following quotations FOR CASH: — " ECLIPSE - HUMBER," ) Roadsters and Road Racers, f V?Q/"\ Perry's components throughout C otj/^yj 18 months guarantee, } - HUMBER," ") fiQl Ladies' Machines. j dUfCll. " GREYHOUND,"— Gent'sI Roadsters. First class machines/ fit "I /I* Ball Head Lockß, and all latest 1 oblU I improvements. 12 month's y I guarantee. J » GREYHOUND,"— Ladies") I Machine. Loop Frame. Ball > I Head Lockß and all the ' latest ) ft IrV I improvements. 12 months') d&X. ( I Guarantee. ) I Standard Cyclometer?, usual price ... 10s, I Sale Price 7s 6d I Nickel Plated Trouser Clips, usually Is I per pair. — To clear at 6d per pair. I Ordinary Trouser Clips, usually, 6d pec pair, , I to dear at 4 pairs for Is. I *' Search Light" Lamps, spring bracket, ' usual price 30a Sale Price .- 20s . I " Silver Pet " Lamps, only 10s 6d aach. A "My Own" Lamps, only 6s 6d eagh. I "My Friend " Lamps, only 7^B 6d each. ' I Tool bags from Is 6d each.- I •• Pushing Baby " Bellp, 2a 6d each. 1 I Spanners, from 23 each, etc.', etc. I I ■- ALSO,— I A large quantity of Saddles, Saddle Pads, ? I Chains, Chain Wheels, Handle Bars,, a . I Grips, Toe Clips, Quadrants, Spokes 3 I and Nipples, Hubs and Pedals, Innei 8 1 Tubes, and Outer P° verß » Helmet I 1 Lubripators, Inflatorß and Valves, and P- 1 every requirement of the repair shop 1 I Those who have proved Wood Rims to bi I defective can have IWESTWOOD HOLLOW STEEL RIM* I fitted to any Bicycle at a ([mail charge, I Goods value J3 l and upwards carriage frei ™ I to any address.. ~ Eclipse Cycle Works ft BARING SQUARE. e» ASHBURTON.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Traina leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and F ridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3,50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch me every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train' arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoopted) at 7.5 p»m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , aid on Thursdays at J2.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 <-'3y Ifridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. ! TBPBRS. mENDERS are invited for PLOUGHING A. 200 ACRES GRASS LAtfD. Tenderi clpse on TUESDAF, February 22. Foi particulars apply to the undersigned' 2 52 GKO. MURDOCH, Lauriston. WANTED Known — That Fj.etohei Bbos. have Removed to Premise fttely ooonpied by M« Hb^^v ZWUBQ,



Synopsis or Nbw advhbtisbmbnts. . Wanted— Coo^. l^tiaical Union— Meeting this •reaipg. • ■■ „ . < ' Softool excursion to Timaru, Maroh 3. Licensing Notice. ' ' Wanted— Situation for Boy. Plums at Walsh's gardens. Qdw'tor sale. I George Murdoph— Tenders. ""|SLKAtiNG's Po^td^ deatroya bugs, fleas, flioths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to doipeßtip animals. In beetles the success of this powder ia extraordinary. |t> is perfectly plean m application. See the artiple you parobase is f' Keatini^s," as imitations are goxions and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is and 2* 6d eaoh, by all chemists. i