to the reality that America is prepai iug for war. The CUbinet has grante a million pesetas for the purpose c increasing the navy. Received Wakapuaka March 1, 10.16 a.m, Guardian Office 11 a.m. The »oudan Expedition. Oairo, February 28 Mahmud, the Uervißb Weneral an< Osman Uignak, have united forces * Sheudy on the IN ile. A battalion o the Seaforth Highlanders has beei ordered to Assouan, where it will b< kept m reserve m case of urgency. London, February 28 The Daily Aewa correspondent a»y< it is reported that Mahmud is advauc h>g along the euso bunk of the Mlt w ih ten thousand men to attack the Egyptian forces. China and the Powers. Bong Kong, February 28 Ohina announces that Kuenchau ie to be opened as a treaty port. If Russia retains possession of Fort Arthur, when Vladivostok and other northern ports are open m the summer, Japan will demand from China an explanatian of the infringement of the "Xauiagate-Lolanoff treaty. Boiiemiau Autonomy. Vienna, February 28 In the Diet at Prague, the capital of Bohemia, the Czechs demanded the formation of a kingdom ©f Bohemia, including Moravia and Silesia as men tioned m the Jubilee address to the Emperor of Austria. Owing to the Attitude of the Czechs the German members left the Diet m a body.

Australian.

PreM Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Reoeivcd Wakapuaka, March 1, 10.50 a.m., Guardian office 11.15 a.m. Hurricane at New Caledonia Sydney, Mm-ch 1 News from Noumea states that a hurricane swept the island on Tuesday night, doing great damage to shipping, demolishing buildings and destroying crops. In Noumea harbor a small French gunboat sank, and the steamer .Neoblie, barque Pactole, and the pilot outter were driven ashore. The ships Falls ef Garry and Professor were driven on the KiDde reef. Both are fall of water. The crews were saved. In the towns of Tochio, Kone and Uourail, many houses were blown down. A Disaster at Sea. Adelaide, March 1. The French barque President Felix Faure had a disastrous voyage from Barry on February 2. A tremendous sea broke aboard, filling the decks and causing a" strong list to port. When the vessel cleared it was found that the second mate, twelve seamen, and two apprentices had been washed over board. The suddenness of the catas* tropbe and heavy sea prevented the lowering of the boat, and the vessel had to continue her voyage with only sixteen bands.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE KING OF GREECE.

• I Prwi Association—By Electric Telegaph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka March 1, 10.1 a.m., Guardian Office 10.15 a.m. Athens, February 28 The Greek newspapers are un animously indignant at the attempted assassination of the King. The King states that he cloßely scrutinised both assailants and is quite certain the out rage was not of Greek origin. The King and his family yesterday attended divine service at the cathedral. They were repeatedly cheered along the route. Many thanksgiving services were held m the provinces. Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, the Czar and Czarina forwarded tele grams of sympathy to the King.

CRICKET.

» THE FINAL TEST MATCH. PreM Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. SyDNBr, February 28 The weather to-day was dull, with a cool breeze. There was a good attendance. The Englishmen's last five wickets fell rapidly for 34 runs, the innings closing fora total of 235. Hirst made 44, Druoe 64, the others failing to reaoh double figures. Jones, who at one stage of to-day's play had taken three wickets for eight runs, finished up with an average of six for 82. Noble's average was one for 57, Druce falling to him lbw. The fielding of the Australians was magnificent. A few minutes before lunch McLeod and Darling commenced the Australian innings, facing Richardson and Briggs. Both were cautious. After lunch Darling hit himself into double figures by prebty square outs. Play, however, was very slow. Darling just reached 14 when he back cut Brigga hard into Mason's hands Hill succeeded, and promised to make things lively. He had scored eight when Richardson bowled him. Worrall followed, but did not shape com fortably. McLeod played his usual defensive game, getting runs slowly but surely. At 73 Briggs gave way to Hearne, Storer we* put on instead of Richardson, and Druce went behind the wickets. Both batsmen scored rapidly off the change. McLeod was enthusiastically cheered for his half century. Just after the tea adjournment Worrall sent Richardson, who had relieved Hearne, to RanjiUinhji. Gregory following, soon had twenty showing to his credit. The Vic torian kept on the even tenor of his way playing chanoeless cricket. The Sydneyite added a single and then tipped Richardson to Storer. Noble was next). McLeod had played the Surrey man confidently all day. At length Richardson sent" down a fateful Sne. McLeod was at the wickets for twc oura forty-nine minutes., Trott was next. At 147 Hirst and Hay ward took up th< bpwling. Both players were very careful Noble commenced to slog both bowlern eventually to Buch an extent that Hearm and Richardson were reverted to, but th< Wttor'a leg gave out and Briggs replace) him. Noble did most of the hitting, Trot g«tt\ng home occasionally, {following are the scores :— England—First innings. Maclaren, b Trott ... t TSTainwright, p Hill, b Trumble ,1. <l Raojitsinbji, b Gregory, b Trott EEay ward, b Jones  C Storer, b Jones ... ..'. ... ... i Druoe, lbw, b Noble .„ ... ... ( '- Hirst, b Jones  ... ' Brigga, b Jones Maton, o Howell, b Jones Richardson, b Jones ... ... ••• Ifearne, not out ... ... ... Extras... ... Total •■• ... 3 Bowling Analysis—-Trumble 1 for 67.:J0i 8 for 62, Trott 2 for 56, MoLeod none 1 25, Noble one for 57, Howell none for 40. AUSTRALIANS. First Inningi* Darling, c Maton, b Hill Hill, b Richardson ,„ ** »* Womll, o Rwjitainbjt, b Riobndioar*

». Gregory, c Storer, b Richardson ••. 2 MoLeod, b Richardson t . iSoble, not out ... ... ... ... 3 ' Trotfc, not out ... „ 1' Extras < Total for five wickets ... ... 18' Bowling Analysis — Richardson 4 for 70 Briggs 1 for 36, Hirst 0 for 14, Hay ward ( for 12, Mason 0 for 20, Storer 0 for 13. ] Received Wakapuaka March 1, 10.32 a.m. . Guardian Office, 11 a.m. f Sydney, March 1. The attendance yesterday numbered 1 twenty thousand, bringing the takings oi J the two days up to £2151. The collapse on both sides can only be accounted for by the accuracy oi length and precision of the fast bowlers on either side. Jones waß m very 1 fine form. He took Mires of hie five wickets ■ yesterday with yorkers, a ball even the rtst ! of the Australians ooutidered had been lost t to him. Richardson bowled better than he has done during the present tour. Latest. All out for 240— Trumbte 12, Kelly not out 28, Howell 10, Jones 1.

THE TWO LITTLE VAGABONDS

+- I Williamson and Musgrove's venture m Ashburton, m staging the "Two little vagabonds," was regarded with a full house so far as back and wjuac of the hall went, but the •• dress oirole " was only moderately filled. In these times, though a four shillings •* circle" would no doubt be well patronised were the line of demarcation sufficiently pronounced, and something more provided for patrons to sit on than a hard benoh, it is hardly to be expeoted that patronß will pay the higher figure when the " back stalls occupants of the seat imme diately behind have exactly the same accom modation m every way. When the lont; promised dress circle has been added to the hall, ie can be confidently predicted that all this will be changed. Agents m advance of large, important, and talented companies tell us that our hall will not hold enough people to remunerate the management for a visit, even at high figures, so that they have to pase on to the larger centres. But if the front seatß of the hall were not filled to over flowing on the occasion of the performance of the '• Little vagabonds " those who were there thoroughly appreciated the enter tainment. The piece was admirably staged, the company carrying their own scenery with them, so that the effect which is so desirable m the production of dramatic pieces was secured m every ao,t of the five of which the piece is composed. The plot of the piece has already been given m these columns, and all that requires to be said now is that the acting was excellent throughout, and. every character was pourtrayed by an artiste of standing and ability. The difficult part of " Marion Thornton," the wronged wife, was taken by Mies Emilie Hughes, whose acting through out was much admired and loudly applauded. She was ably supported by Miss Minna Phillips, as " Barbara," while as the nurse Mies Louise Watson was effective and grace ful m her acting. " Biddy Mullins," the Gaffer's wife, pour (rayed the degraded womanhood of rhe slum with only too pain ful truth, and Miss Lily Ticheradge and Miss Florence Tories as the t« 6 outcast boys gave remarkably clever pourtrayals. Mr R. ."• tewart as " George Thornton " had a heavy part to push through, hut he did it with energy as well as taste, and " Captain Darville" (Mr J. G. Patien) was also successfully enacted. Oily Deering, always popular m New Zealand, but especially so m Ashburton, had the amusing part of " Dido Bunce " assigned to him, and he with Mr J. W. Sweeney as ''Gaffer Mullins," and Mr R. E. Watson as the " The Cough Drop " we>e both amusing and at times strikingly effective, The *other parts were well filled, and Mr H. Deitrichse^, who presided at the piano, filled m the lime between the acts.

Tenders «.re invited m this issue for the supply of oat sheaf chaff for the Borough Council ; for formation of pirt of North East Belt, an<l for the supply of cupboard i for the Old Men's Horn- 1 .

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THE ABftBOEIOS GOABDIAN * TtJES£>A^ 7 MaUCH 1, 1898.



HEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONEY ! CHEAP MONET) IN SUMS OF *100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. 710R FORMS OF APPLICATION AND J FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christcbuioh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. 217 ASHBURTON 'EMINENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. - ■ -■ W J ' pHE Monthly and other payments vn\ *■ be received at »he Office, Tancred ►treet, THIS DAY TUESDAY, MABCH 1, 1898. <Yom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m^ and from 7 p.m to 9 pvm EXXWARD STEPHENS, Maatg«r*



S. CLEAVER |en IS now SHOEING at the following | pricei :— j DRAUGHTS ... .- 15 s per set. | HACKS ... .- 4S per <:et. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 3i BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, 2 219 ASHBURTON. R J. HUGHES, FEUITEREE AND CONFECTIONEE. 2 _ TRIANGLE, Aslil>virtou. 2 189 P ~ BUSINESS TOE SALE. FOR aßa going concern, the Seed Buainess formerly carried on by Scaly r Broß., and latterly by J. Scaly and Co., Ashburton, the owner having decided to relinquish business and devote the whole of 1 S hia time to farming. Offers will be received up to 31st MARCS NFXT, addressed to the undersigned, from whom fu.ll particulars - cau he obtained. This is an opportunity which seldom offers as it ia. one of the o! cleat established Seed Businesses m Canterbury, \ and Bituated m the centre of the largest agricultural district io the Colony. Jf, SEAfcY & Co., 9 981 ABhburtQu, ■ • h



LAMP'S. LAMPS. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Ja 9 t received a new Shipment of all kinds oF Lamps, which have been bouab. for K^pot Cash m the very best Coniineutal and American Market.. «wgM_ Do notmiw Feeing oar magnificent display of Lamps m oar large Plate Glass Window. WE have all kinds from the cheap Bras, Hand Lamp to the Gorgeous Drawina Bonn Hanging Lamp. • I HAND LAMPS l^_l AL.BASIBB No. i MILLER $jst< fi * TINY \'-A No. a MILLBK >T"«|»^ y^ ' 00M L VjMPS T .- -'.S^^ml^ L \MPS LVMP inu^nnDv FANCy night W »/'^ in S V°- C v lBr B«q«* n «tiesofexfc-ft qual y Sheep Netting, with centre strand frL the e 'mTn^fa c r» e re C r a ans n qU ° te ' X **> ""* F ° Wl NettiD «» direot THE FOLLOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :- -11 &, 12 inch novelty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, Mrs Potts' Electro. Flated .«od Irons, Holloware of all kinds, best quality Meat Mincers, all •»eet; Jinamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Neadsfoot Oil. Bew?Sg Twin^ l^ et? R ° Pe> Nails and StapleB ' Powdeted and Lam P B»ddle, CHINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT. We beg to inform our numerous customers and the general public that we have just opened up a large quantity of Chin .waie, Glassware, etc., etc., of every description, which nave been marked at very low priceß, so as to make room for other shipment! just coming to hand. ELETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, F-»Pt Street, Aahburton, and High Street, Christchurch ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDU BOOT I^TORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. VITE aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for our success THB Z^ALASDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES infAsliburton, Ladies', Geath men's and Children's Boota^and Shoes m end leas variety. FORIKEAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothiug but the best value. One trial is »11 we agkj JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STEET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE OIP REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW OEGS^toJnotifylthat he has REMOVED to Premises lately ocoupiedby MESSRI L.JF. AISDREWfcS & G. J. NEILL. Friedlander's Corner, ' EAST SfTREET,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL HOUSE FAIR. i WE shall hold our next Special Hori»e Fair on i THURSDAY, MARCH 10, and are now booking entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitkd. R. FRIEDLANDER. " 190 Auctioneer. TIT B ARE BUYERS OP HEAVY HEIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHARF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltmitbd} IT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASBJ °AT. W COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. TIT E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CBAiaNAIR" Our this Season's Supply ot 1200 BALES o» FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Which we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald or Lyndhurat Storei, at 4s 7j4d. Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED. |T. H^UNDKILL AND CO. REMOVAL NOTICE. XT7"fi beg to^ntiirate that we hare RE* MOVED to shop' a few doors lower down Tanored Street (next Me E. W. Hall s), at temporary premißea during the building of our new shop, where we'purpose '.holding a CHEAP SALE. SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS. T: H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS/ TANORED STREET^ rfIRUST AND AGENCY COM- X PANY 01? AUSTRALASIA, Limited. Incorporated 1860. Authorised Capital ... ... £2,000,000 Subscribed £1,750,000 Reserve Funds (British Consols, etc.). £207,500 Manager and Inspector for New Zealand — JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Esq., Christ- church. Solicitors and Agents— Messrs Wynu- Williams and Brown, Christchurch ; Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington ; and Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand : 211 Hereford Street, Christchurch. , LOANS GRANTED ON FRBKBCLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months notice, and even suma up to three-fif ihs of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving 3 months' wrHttjß wttQ% % 110



i Hamner and Graves. '8 { iINWALi> Y^KDS. j n TDKSDAY, Bth MAKCH. 1 T\7"E Shall have for Sale Rt the abnv< ij : * t Fx j!-"". on a count of Jhn hiu<i ; holme, X- q, , <>-MHtreann, 1 CHOSSBKED EWES. About hnif thfiße will be two-tooths and the b'tl mcc four and six-tooth and souud full-mouthed sheep. J. R. BLAND, 3 13 Auctioneer.  ' CLEAttJNG SAIE ° I\/r R S SR S HANMER AND G\AVJOB JJrJL are instrno'^d by D .vid Wi'.son, c Ksq., m coiißrqu»nce of his having sold his n Sherwood property to Mr Andrew Lethain, j lo Sell by Public Auction on the farm at 0 SHERWOOD, S on , FRTD.Y, MAKCH 11, 1898 ALL HIS STOCK AND IMPLEMENT , Consisting of QOO CrOßßbr ed EWES, Halfbred and • y^-'v Threu-quarterbred, four-tooth ; to full mouth OKA Two-tooth STORES. Good ' t9(J\J turnip sheep t 300 T0 400 Good LAMBS -i O RAMS, Four and Six-tooth, -i-O mostly from the studs of Messra Grigg and Bonifanb's English Leicester 5 Draught BORSES, 3 Light Har. ness and Saddle Horses, Fily Foal by Experience O C'jWS, near to calving IMFLEMENTB. 3 Mo "ormiok Reapers and Binders, 2 D.F. Ploughs (by Duncan), 1 4-leafed Tme Harrom, 1 Seed Harrow, 1- Single- furrow Plough, 1 Rol;er with Can- nister and Seed Box complete (nearly new), 1 Bet Disc Harrows, 1 Duncan Drill, Manure and Seed Sower com- bined (near new), 1 Draw with Frame, 2Sets4horse Plongh Chains, Trees and Blocks, Collars, Hames, Blinkers, etc, all Nearly new ; 3 Sets Leading Chains, 6 Hor^e Covers (nearly new)j 4 Sheep Feeders, 1 Trap and Harness, Farm Tools and Sundries, Churu and Dairy Utensils. Sale will commence punctually at 1 o'clock. LUNCHEON "PROVIDED. HANMfiR & GRAVES, JOBN R. BLAND, 2220 Auctioneer. !■■■■■■■ JLJ 11 ," ' _"■■... 'I ■ ■■■"■"■» D. THOMAS] RECORD REIGN OPAL MINING COMPANY. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Director a, to Sell by Auction as above, ao 2 p.m. sharp,— THE WHOLE OF THE ASSETS OF THE ABOVE COMPANY, as follows, viz: — LOT I—Coneistiug1 — Coneistiug of Lease of 60 acres, situated n>t Peel Forest, and known as the Claim ot the Record Reign Opal Mining Company, toge her with Trap, Harness, Tools, 3 Tents and Fly, Portable Hut, Cooking Utensils, 4 Wheelbarrowa, etc. LOT 2— Samples of Opals from the miue. DAVID THOM S, » 199 Ashbumn. UNDER BILL OF SALE. CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, MARCH o, 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell as above, viz. — 9 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES, »nd their Harness. Dray, 2 Double Furrow Ploughs, 1 a good as new by Reid and Gray, Drill Disc Harrows, Horse Power & Chuff outter, Spring Dray, Swingletrees Horse Covers, and sundries* Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 3 2 Ashburton. ARCADE HORSE_ FAIR. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1898. -TiyTY NEXT HORSE FAIR -vill take on the above date and fixture. Entries now being booked. D. THOMAS, 2 201 Auctioneer. "Rambler 11 Bicycle. y^YCLISTS AND OTHERS INTEND- ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINF, . CALL AND INSPECT THE | I "RAMBLER." 5 J THE STRONGEST AND BEST 1 FINISHED MACHINE MADE. c \ D. THOMAS, AGENT c 1 115 v *"— l^ Ml — — "*"—^— — i j — —^— — — — — — — •■ r j "VTOTICE is hereby given m persuance oi d X\ the "Public Reserves Act 1885 J1 Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set aside for the Sc. Patrick's Daj Sports on THURSDAY, 17th day of March inst. on which day charges will be made fot admission thereto on the following scale vis;., — For each adult, one shilling ; for eacr horse, one shilling ; and for each trap, on< shilling. UHAS. RSID, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Maroh 1, 1898. 3J CHERTSEY SPORTiS 59 rriHOSB interested m reviving th JL Chertsey Sports on Easter Monda; are requested to attend the Chertse' Library on SATURDAY Evening Next a 8 o'clock, D. THOS. TODD, 3 4 3<m. Secretary.



s TINWALD YARDS. . TUESDAY, MAKCH 8, 189 I MESSRS HANMER & GRAVES conjunction with J T. Fo*D &Co . wiJl sell by .Public Auction on accouut of tt ! Anama Entate — 1 Kf\f\ 4 year oW MERINO EWES XOXjyJ A grand line. HANMER & GRAVKB, ! JOHN R. BUND, 3 12 Auctioneer. IMPORTANT SALE OF WAKANUI AND OTHER FARM PRC PERTY, admirably adapted for cut: division into small farms, being near t the town of Ashburton. MESSRS HANMER & GRAVE-! hay been favored with iu.-truc ions fron Mb Andrew Letham, m c'»uKequence o his haviug bought the cjherwood Estate, t< BELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THf ARCADE, (By kind permission of David Thomas, Esq. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6, HIS FREEHOLD FARM AT WAKANUI comprising — OQO A CRES, adjoining the Wakanui /<sOi7 Mill Property, subdivided intc nine paddooks, well watered (with a registered free water right), and bounded on all sides by good roads. The Baildings consist of a substantially built eight-roomed House with Dairy ad- joining, six-stalled Stable, Store and Trap, house, etc The farm is m grand heart, and with the exception of forty-five aores newly laid down, is all ready for a orop of wheat. There is also an orchard of one and a quarter acre, well stocked with choice fruit trees m full bearing, ALSO— HIS FREEHOLD FARM, SITUATED AT ELGIN, comprising— QQO A .CREB, TWO ROODS, sub- -00/ v divided into five paddooks, well watered, and all fences are m first class order. There is a well-built four- roomed cottage on this property and a Jour-stalled stable with loose box. The Auctioneers have much pleasure m drawing the attention of intending pur- chasers of farm lauds to this sale, the Home- stead Ft»rm baing one of the choicest m the well known Wakanui district. lhe properties will be sold together or separately. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Terms at Sale, or from HANMER AND GRAVES, JOHN R. BLAND, S 123 Auctioneer. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried- landek Pros., Limited, are instructed by | i he Trustees iv the Estate of the late MR Tames Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, OX THE FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KMOfIN AS FERNYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — 1 (\f\ ACRES OF FIRST CLASS itfU LAND, divided into 9 paddooks. The Buildings on this property consist of a comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, (insure i for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stable*, Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered m separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE BEACH FARM, Being Rural Sections Nob. 23487 and 23488, comprising — "I f*f\ AORES OF GOOD LAND, divi- XtJ*-' ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OJF THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the name time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Diso Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep Feeders, 2 Hornaby Tilters, Corn- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- outter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Saoks, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool", Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following :— Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing TabUs, Washstandt and Ware, Piano, Dining Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc We beg to draw special attention to thi< absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farp is so well and favorably known for the gooc quality of its land, and its proximity tc Ashburton, that it can be confidently reoom mended to farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated olose to thi properties of Messrs Young, Stewart am Others, and is of the average quality of th land m thiß neighbourhood.. These farmß, have b,ee^ the property of th late Mr Jamieson since they were original! purchased from the Government. They hay been carefully and judiciously farmed, an are m a high state of cultivation. Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. HANMER & GRAVES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R, BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 2 198 Auctioneers. HOZ£E TEA Most Reliable



L Entertainments. ODDFEfiLOWS 1 HALL > Lessee? — Edison's Projecting Kinetoncope Company. to-nTghtT TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, March 1, 2, & 3. POSITIVELY THREE NfGH'S ONLY, j Pronounced hy Press and Pubic to be a j Triumphant Success. ■ I Re-appearance of the Celebrated | CADZOWvS In conjunotion with EDISON'S PERFECTED PROJECTING KINBIOSCOP ■•• £5O NEW LIVING PICTURES. SO No Vibration, uiie Size. Picture of the great Edißon at work m his Laboratory, the f.mom horse Amberite win- ning the Canlfield Cup, <fee, &c. POPULAR MUSIC. MbW.B Cadzow, the Eminent Tenor,' will siDg :— "Only Once More" Moihr), "On Deck" (Jude), "The Holy City," " The MacGregors' Gathering " (Lee), and by request, •• The Wearing o' the Green, 1 <fto* Madame Cadzow will play:— "Erin' 1 (specially composed for Arabella Goddard by Jules Benedict) and " Massa's m de Cold Ground " (Pape), &o. Splendid contributions from Edison's Latest Loud Duplex Concert Phonograph, and other attractions. The Greatest Combination ever offered to the Ashbuiton Public at " Pop " prices. IS ADMISSION S» A few front seats at 3a. CAMPBELL COLQUHOUN, Business Manager. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, ONE NIGHT ONLY. FKIDAY, MARCH 4, At 8 p.m. AMY SHERWIN AMY SHERWIN AMY SHERWIN The Australian Nightingale. After an absence of ten years, during which time she has toured with brilliant success, through Europe, Aai*, South Africa, and America, and has recently had most enthusiastic receptions m all the principal cities and towns of Australia and Tasmania. Supported by her exceptionally talented Company, viz : — Arthur Deane, the celebrated baritone. Kitty Grindlay, the popular cjntralto. Alberto Zelman, iho famous violinist. HerbertStoneham, the well-known flautist. S. Szezepanoweki, the talented pianist and accompanist. Reserved seats 3s, unreserved 2a and Is. Box plan at Mr Horace Gates' Music Shop, Burnett Street. Doors open 7.30. Concert at 8. L. G. SHARPS, Manager. 2 179 JAS. TAIT, Representative. Tenders. TENDERK mENDERS are invited for the SUPfLY X of from five to ten Tpns of OAT SHEAP CHAFF. Particulars at Town Cterk'n Office, where Tenders rrVl be received till 1 p.m., on MONDAY, the 7th inst. 3 6 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIIT mENDERS ate invited for the work of _L FORMING the Nor: h-Easfc Belt, ftoin Kast Street to William Street, und METAL- LING same. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk'B Office, uliete Tenders, together with a deposit of £3, will ] be received till Ip.m., on MONDAY, the 7th inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 3 7 Town Clerk. mENDERS are invited up to March 14th fc, _1_ for Supply of Cupboards (50) for the J i Old Men's Home, Ashburtor. Particulars can be ascertained at the Cffioe of the Charitable Aid Board, Christohurch, or at the Home at Ashburton. By Order, 3 9 THO3. 0. NORRI3, Secretary TENDERS FOR STOCK. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, 43 Viotoria Street, Christchurch. Clothing £147 13 6 General Drapery ... 198 110 £346 15 4 Stock sheets may be inspeoted at the warehouse of Messrs R. Malcolm and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. To whom all Tenders must be addressed " Endorsed Tender for Drapery and Clothing." Stock may be inspeoted on the premises from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tenders close at Noon, SATURDAY, Ma-roh 5, 1898. Rental— Shop Premises £30 per annum. 3 10 MRS CURTIS' ART UNION. mHE Drawing for the above will bake _L place on FRIDAY, at 4 o'clock at the Building Society's office, Tancred street. Holders of Blocks should send them is at onoe to EDWD. STEPHENS, 3 17 Secretary, Tancred street. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO ODHE SHEEP FARMERS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements. MR O. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of COOPERS CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND, MR R. B, JEFF, TINWA^D, Will eee'that the same buccsbb is ensured \a DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD D|P, Which has given suph unanimous satis- faction to its supporters m the past. The best evidence of WHAT ©IP PA^S BEST is the faob that MORE BHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPEE'ri SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAKE, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Cbriitqhurgh,



; g'^«Ji»«iinni» milling m— nn — >a— — H I'NTLEMISN'S Bicycles for Hire — kJT New Zealand Clothing Factory. 316 rO BE LET— Shop, Corner of Burnett and East Street, now occupied by Mrs 'rimmer. —Apply J. C. Duncan, Arcade. 3 14 IHTTANTED— Primitives and Prohibition VV Jste, Friends m Town and Country o attend the Farewell to Rev. J. Olphert, PRIDAY, March 4. Tea ab 6. Tiokeb=i ne shilling. 3 15 ANTED, Canvasser, with bioycle, for Pianos and Organs. Apply New lealand Clothing Co., East street, imme- liately. 3 11 DON'T FORGET Schools Exoursion to Timaru on Thuesday Next. Trains caving at 8 a.m. and 815 a.m. No tickets old after Wednesday. 2 223 WANTED Known— Everyone can be their own Photographer. Oameraß complete) from 2-) each. Extras sold. Call iarly. Only a limited supply.— James Jaker, Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelock Street. 2 225 rO LET— Good Seven-roomed Hoase, Beach road; half-aore land. Apply 5. Stephens, Tancred street. 2 121 £1 T. pATR IO X' S T) A V SPORTS. 70 BE HELD IN THE ASHBURTON DOMAIN. thursdatTmakcs 17, 1898. Patron— E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. President — Rev, Father O'Donnell. Viee-Preßidentß— His Worship the Mayor, H. Britton, Keg., T. Connolly, Eiq., John Devery, Esq., H. S. Drumraond, Esq., Dr. Hunter, John Lambie, Esq., Deuis McKendry, Esq., Donald McLean, Esq , John O'Grady, Esq., R. G Shearman, Esq , John Small, Esq., Hon. Major Steward. PKOGBAMME. To be run under League of N.Z. Wheelman and N.Z. Amateur Athletic Club's Rules. 100 Yards Handicap— First prize £1 ss, second prize 10s. 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap— First prize £2, second £1. Half-mile Bicycle Handicap— First £2, second £1. 100 Yards Handicap (amateur)— First £1, second 10a. Hop, Step and Jump Handicap — First £1, second ss. One Mile Bicycle Handicap — Firab £3, second £1 ss, third 10a. trish Jig— First £1, second sa. 250 Yards Handicap— First £2, seconc \ss. 120 Yards Sack Race Handicap— First 10* National Tug o' War— First £2 10*. Highland Fling—First £1, second ss, 2,20 Yards Handicap (amateur)— First £2 second £1; Three Mile Bicycle Handicap — First £i lOi, second £1 10s, third 10a. Throwing the Hammer (handicap) — Fir 9 £1, second 10s. Hornpipe — First £1, second ss. Sword Danee — First £1, sepond ss. 440 Yards Handicap— First £2 10a, secon £1, third IQb. Putting 161 b Stone (handicap) — Firat £'. second 10s. Five Mile Bioycle Handicap— Firet £i second £2, third £1. 440 Yards Handicap (amateur) —First | 10s, second £1, third 10a. Boys' Irish J g— Fi: st 10s. The above is not the order m which tl events will be run. 5 Entrance Fees; — Amateur Events, ! b eich. Cash Events, 5 per cent on first pri?; r All Events Open (except 4, 12, and 2£ Entries for Events Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, $, ' 12, 13, 17, IQ, 20, together with last thr performances, close on FRIDAY, March 1 at 9 p.m., addressed to the Secretary, B( 4 62, A.hburton. 81 D, MCDONNELL, 61318 Bob, S«or«t»ry,