SPORTING.

EGMONT RACING CLUB.

SUMMER MEETING. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Hawera, February 9. The first, day of the Egmont Racing Club's Summer Meeting was held to-day. Following are results: — Waimatb Handicap; seven furlongs. — Sylvia Park, 7.9, 1; Rex, 78, 2 ; Ben Varrey, 6 10, 3. Won by a neck, lime— 1.31. Dividends-fill Is and £7 10*. j First Hack Flat; six furlongs.— May Day, 7.0, 1; Nipa Pua, 7.8, 2; Lndy Helena, 8 9, 3. Time— l.lß§. Dividends— £82 12, and £16 10s.

Fibbt Handicap Burdlks ; two miles and a distance.— Plain Bill, 9.12, 1 ; King of The Downs, 9.0, 2; Rangipunehi, 11.3, 3. Time— 4.l4s. Dividends— £2 2s and £1 4s Hack Hurdles; one mile and a half. — Adam, 11.3, 1; Riot, 9.0, 2; Sthiko, 9.8, 5. Time— 2.s7. Dividends— £9 8s and £4 3s. Eomont Cup ; one and three-quarter mile — Bwordfi«h, 8.2, 1; Crusoe, 612, 2; Coronet, 79, 3. Won by a head. Time— 3.9. Dividends- £7 7s and £3 6-. Whlthr Handicap, one mile.—lndian Shot, 8.10, 1; Crusoe, 8.10, 2; Panoply, 8.13,3. Time— l4s*. Second Hack Flat Race, one mile and • distance.— Adam, 7.3, 1 ; Surrey, 8.11, 2 ; Rubin, 710, 3. Time— 2.6. Dividends— £6 3s and £1 14s.

THE WEATHER

The fierce nor'wester which blew here all day yesterday and up till nearly midnight wai followed by a smart thunderstorm, the oentre of which however must have been a considerable distance away m a northernly direotion ; some trees were laid low during the gale and the telegraph service suffered m tome localities through lines being broken. After the storm which was accompanied by. •o occasional shower, the wind changed to south«eMt raakiDg a very pleasant obange from the experience of yesterday. At the time of going to press the wires were down m several places north of Christ church inoluding Akaroa, although a strong staff had been engaged all day repairing damage. Ihe barometer now indicates fine weather.

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT.

His Worship the Mayor has received the following letter m connection with the recent visit of His Excellency the Gover nor: —

" Dear Mr Mayor— Will you kindly con vey to the citizens His Excellency's appreciation of his reception during his recent vißit to Ashburton. He was much pleased with his reception.— Yours faith fully, Dudley Alexander, Captain. His Worship tho Mayor of Ashburton.

SUPREME COURT.

PteM Association— By Electric Telegraph Timaru, February 9 The Jury m Casey's case failed to agree, and were discharged. W. Packer was then tried, for indecent amult, and was acquitted. The case for the Grown was rather weak. Timaru, January 10 In the opal mine caße Lyons wss acquitted. Mr Raymond defended and called no evidence, but enlarged on the weakness of the case for the Crown. His Honor's summing up was advetse to the prisoner.

Burglary by an Elephant

• H.R H. Jtt TROUBLE

The elephant ' Hta Royal Highness,' which 4»rried the Pri/ice of Wales during his Indian tour, and which was only landed at Black wall, from the steamship Olivia, on Tuesday has already disting uished himself by displaylug great anxiety to sample the contents .of a taker's shop* He was aafely stabled at Bentley Road, Daleton, along with tight other elephants belongiog to Lord George Sanger (Limited), by his Indian atten dant Thanya and when left by them appeared perfectly contented) and was quietly munching some hay. However, an hour later, the keepers were suddenly aroused by a man who rußhed in'o the oirous, and stated that the elephant had broken out of the stable, and was making • tut ions onslaught on a baker's shop. Professor Tottenham and Thanyo immediately went to Bentley road, and at the premises of Mr H. Stein, a baker, they found that " H.R.H "had charged a large plate-glass window with his enor mous tusks, and waß enjoying himself by devouring the contents of the window. Direotly he caught sight of Professor Tottenham with a whip m his hand, the elephant commenced trumpeting loudly, and this caused the inhabitants of neigh bouring houses to appear at their windows m night attire, wondering what the commotion was about. ' H.R.H.' allowed himself to be quietly led back to the stables, where all four of his feet were hobbled m order to prevent him again making bu escape. He is greatly attached to his Indian keeper, and m Profewor Tottenham* opinion * HR,H ' being m strange quarters and missive Thanyo, broke put of the stable m search of him, but scenting bread m the baker's shpp was tempted to break it open m order to obtain a feed.

Synopis of New Advertisements.

Baker Bros.— Funeral notice. D. Thomas— Clearing sale of groceries, #tc, Thursday next ; also sale of furniture, Mr J. Ranger I*,1 *, Tuesday next. Henry Scepbenson— Sale of fruit, drapery, Baturd»y next H r M.Jones — New books. Ashburton fire Brigade— Meeting. Trinity College Examinations*

On Tuesday, February 15, Mr David ' Thomas will sell the household furniture of Mr J, Ranger, who ia leaving the district. The advertisement appears elsewhere. 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 drums, has jusb Issued the 100 th edition o his 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 •tamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same addrecs, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's syßtem, and takes pleasure m •{treading the news of the great specialist m ' new Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence. Lumbap' . and Indigeatiori'by the 'same author, may c had |fom M Bhaw on receipt of stamps.

Kmxrap's Powder destroys bogs, fleas, ' tnolb". beetles, and all other insects, whilst quit* harmless to domestics animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly - olean m application. See the article you purchase is " Keat ing's," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, 1b and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. Since 1878 there have been nine epidemics of dysentery m different parta of the country inwhioh Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used with perfect success. Dysentery, when epidemic, is &1 --' moat aa severe and dangerous as Asiatic tiholera. Heretofore the best efforts of the molt skilled jphysicians have failed to check its ravages. This remedy, however, has cured £&c most matippiant cases, both pf children n$ adults, an<| under the most trying con ditjons, wnioh proves \b to be the beat medioine. m «he World for bpw«l complaints. Joi |»U by Atbburton Drug Oowptoy,

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY.

[Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.]

(Alleged Poaching — Daniel Cairncrose aod William Miles were charged under the Acn of 1884 for illegally using a net m the Ashburton river for the purpose of taking F.sh. The offence was alleged to have been committed on December 23. Mr Wilding appeared to prosecute ou behalf of the Acclimatisation Society, and Mr Crisp frr the defenoe. — Thomas Ilooper, ranger for Acclimatisation Society, said that on Decem ber 23 las , he was on duty about a mile and a half below the Ashburton bridge. He was quite e'ear as to the date, and the time would be about three o'clock. Saw Miles on the river bank, and epoke to him. Cairn cross was with Mileß and both were looking down m some back water. The bank he he was on was eighr or ten feet higher than thd water level. Cairnotosß had a sack on his shoulder. Wi.neßß walked up the river about a quarter of a mile and crossed the bsck water, coming back on the other side t-i within h chain of the men. Saw them dragging the stream upwards, one on each side. Cain cross took some fish out of the net and put them into fhe sack. Miles came across the si ream, folded the net up, and put it into a sack. They both then forded the river and went further down the stream- Witness followed, and saw them cast the net again. * ould not get near to them this

time as there was gorse m the way, and was about eight chains away. Saw them drag, however, but could not swear to the kind of fish he saw them take this time, though he was sure the first lot were trout. They took eight or nine fish at the second netting, put them m their bag, and went away home wards. Mr Crisp— had not travelled under an alias m the North Island. He was not m receipt of any wages from the Society, and his remumera iou was a share m the fines m oases such as this. If Miles and Cairnoross swore they were not on the river thab day, he would only say that he spoke to them on the river. Witness's appointment was at first a verbal one, and was made three months ago, but the wr.ii.ten appointment m Court had been given tohim on the date it bore. Mr Crisp oontended that Mr Shury'a appointment of a raoger was no appointment at ull, as he had nothing to do wi< h it. Only the commissioner could make such an appointment. — His Worship held that it was immaterial who gave the evidence to the commissioner who. had laid the information. — William Miles said his father owned some five acres on. the river bank on which he was growing carrots. Was at work on those carrots all day on the till about six o'clock, and never left the 23rd premhea all day. Did not tee Cairncross ali day, and never saw a fishing net m his lite, and knew nothing about using one. Had never caught auy trout m the Aahburton, bub had caught them m the Waimakariri with a rod and line. Never saw the ranger on the day m question, and did not know Hooper was ranger till recently. By Mr Wilding — Had gone out as a boy with hie father when the latter held a license, bub had never fished, and at the Waimakariri had caught all his fiih m one Sunday. The carrots would be about half a mile from the river, and he left . the carrots at about a quarter to five. Oa thtb day the oohools broke up, and hie brother came home about) four, and as he had gained a prize went to the house to see it. Was about twenty minutes m the house, and then returned to the carrots, and left at a quarter to five to milk the cows. Did not say to the Stribblings that if the ranger had come up to him he would have thrown him m the river, and did not hear Cairncroes Bay any thing to thab effect. By the Bench — Knew the ranger well, and some time ago had had words with him. It was witness's belief that Hooper had fabricated the wholn story. — Daniel Cairncross, another of the defendant", said that on the d>y m question he was m Gudseli'a slaughterhouse from two till Bix. The slaughterhouse would be about three miles from the river. Did not see Miles that day. Knew nothing of how to use Buoh a net as he was charged with using and had never seen tuch a net. By Mr Wilding — Did not kuow who Hooper was until last Court day. Had been on the island with his brother on the Thursday before the New Year and on New Yeur'a Day morning, getting 6rewood, and a young man of witness's acquaintance passed m the company of a mau whom he said was I? ooper. Thomas Hickman was with witness all the time at the slaughterhouse.— Thomas Hick man, butcher with Mr Gudsell, eaid that on the day m question he saw Cairnoross after dinner, and got him to come with him for a lamb at Bell's, and to help to kill at the slaughterhouse. Drove Cairncross to the slaughterhouse at two o'clook and Cairnoross was with him till half-past five. Drove him bhere and back. Mr Wilding said it was useless proceeding with the case m face of the evidence tor the defence. He could not »sk for a conviction. He did not question bhe credibility of those witnesses, and could not understand why the evidence was bo vety contradictory.— His Worship said the Base was either a made up one, or there waß 30me error come where. He would dismiss bhe case, and allow costs.

Another Case.— James Godwin was charged with having taken trout from the river on New Year's Day, by using a gaff, and " tickling," and with taking fish without having a license to do so. Mr Wilding pro secuted. Gusbave Godwin was also charged with the sama offence, bub the summons had nob been served.— Thomas Hooper said he saw Godwin and his broher on the river bank on January 1, and bad convention with him. Followed the two up the river because he suspected them. About three miles and a half up the river from the bridge he watched the two men for about an hoar. The brother took his coat ( ff, and went into the water. Saw James Godwin pull one fish out with a gaff. Did nob speak to the men. They went away from the place and witness followed. Half a mile from their own home witness sab down by the road and waited till they came up. He taxed them with poaching, and they denied it, The offences were committed between twelve and two.— Goodwin had no witnesses, bub he denied having been on the 3ou,th branch at all on bhab day.— Hi* Worship Baid that After the evidence m the last case he did not oare to convict.— Mr Wilding suggested that ib would be perhups the wiser course to withdraw both cases, and m the event of | further evidence bding procured, bring them again. His Worship dismissed the cases without prejudice. Civjl Cases. — Ivess v MoKay, £1 15s ; Friedlander Bros., Limited, v Fisher, £17 Xs 7d — judgment for plaintiffs by default. Harrold v McKendry, £7 12< Bd. Mr Furnell for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defen dant. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs.

HORSE FAIR.

West Street Mart Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, report a good attendance at fehnir horse fair held to-day, and a strong demand for good, sound, young draught horses. Tho catalogue was a large one, and up to 2 30 the following sales bad been made :— Draughts— Chestnut mare, syra, £36 ; bay mare, 4yrs, £32 ; bay gelding, syrs, £30 ; chestnut gelding, 7yrs, £29 ; bay gelding, 4yrß, £24 10s ; bay filly, 5yr8,"£23; bay gelding, oyirs, £22; brown mare, 7yrti, £15. Hacks— £l loa, 46 to £7,

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THE ASHBORION GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1898



GREAT REDUCTIONS, GREAT REDUCTIONS, AT FLETCHER BROS. TOO JONS OF ROLLITTS FINEST ROLLER FLCTR 1 f\f\ TONS XUU TONS OF ROLLITT'S FINKST ROLLER FLOUR 100 TONS.* H A I!r N ? j ? n b u" ghb a LiD l,°i 10 ° 7° NS of ROLLITT-S SUPREME FLOUR «ac il « P ° b Caßh| we are enabled t0 Sell at the following urealy redaced Drice. . §a S SJB-S I^r r £ tififo MS^"' 100 Om, Higheat Te 8t KEROSENE, Water White, 6 8 3 d per tin, 12s 6d per .„« 200 case* splendid Carranf ... 4^d per lb 2'b tin G-l Sy up .. 6id ncr tin 100 boxes English *ax candles 6d per sh h v SO box,-s New tfwßiSs . 2? 5 a p lb 25 boxes Contour, lb packets 3&Hb ¥2J^?£ *££^'^SS? i 5 casea S B rdine ? , 4M pr tm 4s per doze. 10 o aße * Mo.te B °i7rS. 'elSnS 6^ per tin > 5 cases Morton Kippered 3 ernes Blo a t, er p asto W ? l£!!j? 1 Herrings ... ... 10d per tin 20 c i8 e8 A.n, : ican Salmon," 'from Sd^er tS 10 oaß^s Morton Kippered 5 cage.. Paran^t * Lime Hernuga m tomato sauce lOdpertin Juice .. .. iou.,i,ffi. 5 oases Btar brand Mulletb ... 7d per tin 5 eases Dried Peaches " fll P l iv 20 cases 2±lb tins preserved 20 cwt Washing Soda .'.' id IZ lE c ( rmt «,:••• «■■ - lOdpertin 10 doz Bengeris Food .. lallduerfcin 5 ewt pure White Pepper ... 1« 2d per Jb 3 owt Fry'a Cocoa . . . . i. 4$ *£- ju 50 drzen Neave's Food .. lid per tin 5 tons Japap Rice .. . 2Ad „»! 1h sowtVanrlouten'BCocoa... 3» 3d per lb 10 tons Fin* Salb  .. |? ne? cwfc 50 dozen Milkmaid milk 8d Pickling Spice .. & nf m P er i jn , •• 7s 6d per doz 10 cask! Whiting .. .'.' $ SJ ff 10 tons Rook Salt 5 9 6dpetowt Coutts' Acetic Acid Is lid ™! Pickhng Vinigar from .. la 6d gallon w *u P Calvert's Carbolic Powder . . lib tinß lOd Eno's Fruit Salt . . .3- M^L U Holloway'B and Cockles Pills 1* 4d per box ] Lubig's Extract M«t .1, I? wH« StJaoob'sOil .. .. 2 8 9dhottle household E BB ence of Rennets .Bd \iJZbdfiL Bovril^ozjars .. .. l,ndperj*p Hood's Sarsaparillla .. VtfUKSS Fluid Magnesia .. .. Is per bottle Maori Kif s from 4i each ' Ayer*s Sarsaparella . . . . 4s 8d bottle 21b tins Treacle 6d per tin FJyPapen 6d per dozen - DUCHESS TEA, la 9d per lo by 6lb or 101 b tins-Better than any 2s 4d tea m the market) (Used by Mrs Mobton at her well-known Refreshment Rooms, Esat street! PRESERVING SEASON. PRESERVING SEASON. 1000 ba g8 MILLIGIM CANE SUGAR, 14s per 701 b baa Mason s Improved PRESERVING JARS, half-gallon, 7a per dozen Sly S^^^SVlf JA ? 8 ' Quarts « JUiLLY JARS with LIDS 5< 6d per dozen neßts lib Glaas Jars, with Screw Lids, 2 3 9i per dozen ; 21b Glass Jars with Screw lads 3s 9d per dozsn °" lib Glass Jars, lipped 2* 6d per dr zan ; 2lb Glass Jare, H ppe d, 3s 6d per doien Brass Preserving Kettles from 6s 6d each v CEOCKEJRY, GLASS, AND CHINA DEPAETMENI\ PRINTED TOILET SETS, Full Size, 10a 6d per set Splendid Line Tumblers, 2s 6-1 pr dozm [ Butter Diahes from 6d each Glass Sweets (Pretty Patterns) 44 each I Children's Mugs, 3d each Pie Steamers, 4d each I China Eg^a, Is per dozen 90 dozen Ironstone Cups and Saucei s, 3s 9d ' Quart Glaas Jugs, la 61 each n tt> P if F ™ Z ° n T o , Japanese Teapots from lid each yuart Ruby Glass Jugs, 2s 6d each Brown Teapots from 7d each Spring Balances, lid each 21 pieces Tea Sets, printed, and eilfc 7 a lia 121 pieces Tea 8et 8 , white and gold, 7s 61 per set S ' " AND ALL OTHER GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES. COMPARE OUR PEICEB WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE TRADE. — »;o:— • — Notice to Our Country Customers — rr , , ,*Q*j FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Asbburton, and High Street, Christchurch P '°- Box 67 ' Telephone 24 IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I McDonald c?"mcDiarmid 9 s Q.REAT ANNUAL OX* IB A JR I NO* SALE COMMENCES ON Thursday, February 10, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY « TILL We inaugurated the Annur.l Reduction?, for which we have gained such a name m the Ashburton County, nothing like the GENUINE BARGAINS m first- class BOOTS AND SHOES had ever been known. Thiß 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will surpass all our previous efforts. Ifc is highly improbable that equal value can be got elsewhere, and it is certainly impossible for those who are not manufacturing as we do to sell at such prices. REMEMBER This is our ANNUAL CLEARiNG SALE. Come Early and Secure the Bargains, as they are sure to go rapidly. For Prices see circulars. McDonald & ~ Mcdiarmid, BOOT MANTJFACTUEEES & IMPORTERS, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON. N.B.— A II Orders and Repairs during Sale at Reduced Rates. 2 GREAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER" SUMMER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING 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. MY NEW WALL PAPERS JIT S T T O £1 A. N D. J^RAWING-ROOM.n DINING-ROOM, AND PANEL CEILING PAPERS A SPECIALTY. J. WILSON, j CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNtTT STREET, 1. ** ASBBURTON,



A VICTIM OF i Functional Disease. Alovi i m KVER fails any one m i •™ clA um hUn! a pr^ dicaui . ur . To f ufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspep ia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend i m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature j by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and j diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- .mg the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habitß or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press aa the most valuable medioine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form. ALAXUM <™» Biliousuess, Bilious Head»che, Dizziness, CostiveneßS, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and a-1 functional derangements of the 'system of nutrition. % NOTE THIS WJBJLL,- The whole system of a human being may be ■perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness tho organs of the boay may perform their functions or their woik sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole beiug. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people vo fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to eeo the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason point? to two es3eutial qualities m a ! remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time i assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useloss, but wiLh both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxuw is the only nif dicinu which combines these two qua ; ities. It is a natural appetiser, anf? its flr6t action ia to create hunger. After the appetite ia satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, cleariug away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The syatem then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila tioH of the Joed ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sente aud cannot be gainsaid Ace pt iiosub.«ti>ute that: may be recom- mended t.) be •• ju*t as good ' ' It may be better—for the dealer— because of its better profit, but m &ucli an instauoe ithe^dealerl ia not the cnewho needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEIIP&RS. VMa * 2s 6 d THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the beßt remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughiDg and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum, f. ■ •/ ■ f " MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have boen soW, an universal praiße of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name : Hpencer Vincent's Great Benjamin Gum Extract. PRICE Xs 6 Take no other Remedy, buu insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christohurch. Dear Sir, — For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hopo of its ever leaving me, at least or tho remainder of the winter, and feared that it had beoome chronic, seeing th .t other remedies failed to give me • e'ief, much less euro. The pain became so inienee that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may Bay that I hadn't an atom of faith m its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very frooly, md am thankful to say m less than twe'v§ j hours I was wholly free trom cough, j E. w. Soars, P. S —Nearly three mwtfh* W»q« wugb, began ) ,--&W.B< „.. ? I



J F. FERRIM \TSr i , — * X FO3 SALE. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. T HAVE been instructed by Mb V. Rouse to sell by Private Treaty his well \ i known and Commodious BOARDING HOUSE, Bituated m close proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing l'y i Rooms and Scullery, together with £ acre of land. As Mr Robse has determined to sell ; on account of his wife's ill-health, the above j ' should command the attention of anyone m t searoh of a profitable and increasing business m the oentre of a large and rising distrioti F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WAKANUI iROAD, WITHIS A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain- ing 8 roomß, Bathroom and Scullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wokanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above ia for absolute sale, and from its close proximity to town should call for special attention from those m searoh of a good Bubuiban residence. F. FEREIMAN. . ■ ■ FOE LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 100 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four paddocks, with an abundant supply of water m each. 20 acres are m English grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native stte, upon which there is good feed. Upon the property there is a comfortable five-roomed house, a well planted garden, three-stalled stable, piggeries and sheep yards. As this fa m is within three miles of a Public School, anyone m seaich of a property ah a small rental would do well to give this an iv.- pec lion. F. :FERRIMAN. |FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL OF A LEASE||Joi 20 acres of land, situated within two miles of ABhburton, upon which is built a very substantial cottage of four rooms. Annual rental, £6. Fullpaiticu'ara on application to F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven roomp. TO LET, Wakanui Road, a comfortable [house 'of six rooms and Bcullery. F. FERRIMAN. V 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., aB per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed 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 & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay- ments from ?iOs per month. TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street. Rent, 12* per week HENRY STEPHENSON, ACOIIONEBB,



Public Notices. T. H, UND»ILL AND; CO



(REMOVAL NOTICE. T^H"E beg topntimate fchafcjwe havefIRE- 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. SE PARTICULARS. T. H. Undrill & Co. cabinet makers, upholsterers & picture framers, tanored street iS. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDURTAKICRS, Cabinetmakers, and VJ Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the'followingprices :— Covered Coffins, with hearse aud coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10a Burnett Stkbet, Ashujrton Residence — Opposito Fire lie grd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLJKt. ni»MMMHMuanMMwiwq Friediander Bros., Limited. TT7 E ARE BUY E"R S OF HEAVY BEIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited VI7E ARE OASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASBJ OATS COCKSFOOT- BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. TTTT B ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CBAIG-NAIR" Our this Season's Supply ol 1200 BALES OF FULL SIZIS AND FULL WEIGHT CORN SACKS, Which we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald, or Lyndhunt Storeß, at Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal Support, FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED. MASSEY-HARRIS PLOUGH TRIALS. ITIRIALS OF THE MASSEY-HARRIS FOUR-FURROW SKIMMING PLOUGHS Will be Held aB Under : ON FRIDAY, Uth inst, at Messrs HptiiANj* BRoa.f Flemington. At 1 o'clock sharp. Farmers are invited to attend. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 2 39 Local Agents. I ■— — — —mm KOZIE TEA. MU>Mt Reliable



HENRY STEPHENSON. SATURDAY, FEBRUAU^H. DRAPERY ! DRAPERY ! DRAPERY ! A CONSIGNMENT of Firat-Class Dra- pery, Shirting, Toweling, Flannel, Flannelette, Muslin, Lace Cut bains, Twill Sheeting, Cretones, Table Damask, Calico, Prints, Coverlets, Gloves, Brushes and Combp, and a quantity of Draper's Sundries, etc., too numerous to mention j also quantity of Tweeds. Without Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 2 61 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY.— FRUIT FRUIi" SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. /CONSIGNMENT of Teviot Apricote. V_^ Fine fresh Fruit ; without reserve. HKNRY STEPHENSON, 2 62 Auctioneer PUBLIC NQ'x XCES TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON. INTENDING Candidates for the above Examinations m musical knowledge must send m the forms and entrance fees on or before February 12th. HORACE A. GATES, Secretary, 2 63 Local Centre, Ashburton. ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. A MEETING of the Brigade will be held on FRIDAY, llbh inßt., at 7.30 -p.m., when Ex -Firemen who have volun- teered their services during the absence of bhe Representatives, are requested to attend A. A. yOOKS, 3 60 Captain. THE GKNUINE DR GUILLIER ELIXIR 'lonlq, Glairous, and Anti -Bilious, Pre- pared by Dr Paul Gage FUb, Chemist of .the Ist Class. Theonly proprietor of thab remedy. Hue de GreneJle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Klixir is one of the moat economical medicines, both as a Purga- tive and as a Depurative, Ib is the best reoiedy againeb all bilious and glairiou disorders. For more bban seventy five years Dr Guillie's Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the epleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, htfluenzi, st m diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, arid Bee thai you get the Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir, whiclj bears bhe signature of Paul Gage, and mark * hat each botble is accompanied by Treatise on Glairs, Bold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by i AUSTRALIAN DRUG 00.. i Sydney, ]fI,S.W,



ARCADE. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1898. GREAT CLEARANCE 0;? GROCERIES, etc. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale, to submit by Public Auction,— A L4RGE LOT OF GROCERIES, etc. Full particulars m Saturday's Mail and Guardian. D. THOMAS, 2 58 Auctioneer. OAT SHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sheaf Chaff m any quantity. 12 89 i). THOMAS. "Rambler 11 Bicycle. AND OTHERS INTEND- VJ ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINE, CALL AND INSPECT THIS "RAMBLER." THE STRONGEST AND BEST FINISHED MACHINE MADE. D. THOMAS, AGENTj 1 115



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL JSOTICE. r TIHE Friends of George and Fanny Louia JL Oshorne, are respectfully informs ;hat the Funeral of their late beloved soi James Victor, will move from their resi lence, Alford Forest roacl, Allenton, 01 FRIDAY, the lltb insb., ab 2.30 p.m., foi >he Aehburlon Cemetery. BAKER BROS., S 59 Undertakers. DAVID THOMAS OLE AJK ING JSALfif TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 COUSEHOLDFURMTURE & EFFECTS. UTR DAVJD THOMAS has received JX instructions from Mr J. Ranger vho is leaving the district) to sell by Public uctiou at his House, situated m Aitken breet, the whole of his Furniture and Effects E a Seveuoßoomed House, Consisting uf Horse Hair Suite, Chairs, Tab es, Single and 1-ouble Bedsteads, Wire Mattrasses, Waoh Stands, Chest of Drawers, Bedding, Kitchen Uten- sile, and a large lot of Tools and Sundries. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, "4 Auctioneer,



7/ anted LOST — From Tinwald Yards on Tuesday last, Black and White rough Sheep Dog, answers to name of "Ruff." Reward on returning to H. Britton's Hotel. 256 WANTED Known— Sugar, Sugar. Best Cane Preserving Sugar, 14s per 701 b bag, at Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Storeß. Fern Leaf Separator Butter, lOd per lb. FLOUR, Flovir— Rollifct'p vSupvcme Flour reduced, 251 b bag 3*, 50lb ba<? 5s lOd, 1001 b lls 6d, 2001 b 22s.— At Fletcher Bros., Cash Supp'y Stores. rf IHE Appointed Time, (Dimbledyt,) 8 JL Someone, (W. Parker); Whitaker's A!manao, The Ten Commandment*, (Jack- son) ;la my Bible True, (Leach ) Christmai Number, Windsor Magazine, Pixty Years a Q leen, (Boud.) Bibles, Praycis and Hymns. I Tennyaon'a Works, latent editions.— H. M. | Jones. !



EDULOOB SUUAR The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion o Cane-sugar, of which it has not the m convencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of i lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass c water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to i lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with th trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents. France, M. CH Cornier, $, Rue de Francs- bourgeois' Paris. TBE AUSTUALJAN DUUtf COMPANY, Limited, Sydney.