MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSD AY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.tM )

Gorse ON Roads — The Coldstream Road Bourd (Mr J. C. Bell, clerk) proceeded against; Adam Jackson to compel the clear ance of novae from three sections owned or occupied by him. Mr Parnell appeared for the complainant Board, and Mr Wilding for Mr JacksoD. In one see) ion, it was admitted that' the gorse had been cleared •ince notice was given ; m another, it was pleaded that Mr Jjokson was nt the occupier, but was prepared to give an undertaking that the tenant under him would clear the gorse ; m a third, the plea was that the i-eotion was fenced with wire, And not with gone, so that the gorse on the road did not oome from hit fence His Worship aocepted the pear, »nd inflicted a nominal fine of ss, with the lowest coat*. — William Mills was similarly charged by the same Board. Mr Crisp appeared for the defence. Mr Fnrnell admitted that the gorae bad been cleared from the road, but the fence had not been lowered. — J. O. Bell, clerk to the Board, said that the infor- , mation had been laid by order of the Board. Gave defendant notice on August 3 last by registered letter to clear the gorae from the road m front of his property — two sections. Defendanb ha 3 done what Wai considered neeesaaiy on one of the Motions. The condition of the other was not satisfactory, as the gorae was a quarter of a ohain oat on the road. The fence was ten or twelve feet high, and its branohes reaohed ten or twelve feet out into the road. Two months after the notioe, nothing had been done. Last Monday the gorse had been grabbed on the road, but the fence had nob been touched. By Mr Crisp— Mr Dobson was chairman of the Board, bur witness knew nothing of the friendliness o t otherwise of the Chairman and defendant* Did not think the members of the Board had fences m a worse condition than defendant's. Defendant's fences were very old.— The defence was that defendant's fences were no worse than his neighbors', that the fence was a perfectly good and straight fence, and was no obstruction to the road, and that the proceedings were simply an attempt on the part of the Chairman of the Board to wreak spite on the defendant,— William Wills m the box, said that last April he had put m four day*' work grubbing gone on the road m question. The whole length was done, out of the way of the contractors. When he got the notioe be went to work again, and more than half of the work was done. Ib took him another five days to finish, and all the work was done by November 8. His fences ware far better than his neighbors', but the Chairman and he were not friendly. By Mr Purnell — Between April and November did nothing to the section on Waipuna road. The gorse did not bend over the road, but grew straight. Ib was swamp road, and the fence was no obstruction. Had out the inside of the fence, bub did not out the out aide, as until the inside had grown there wonld be no protection for his paddock from the company's etook.— John Emmerson, who knew the road and the fence, said there was no overhanging, though the fence vas seven or eight feet high. Ib was a strong gorse, with tbiok stems, and did not bend with the wind. There was no ditch or banlr. He did not think the fence was any obstruction.— George Hawke, who did the stubbing m April, said the fence did not overhang, and caused no obstruction. — His Worship found that there had been a breach of the Act, it having been shown dearly that the work had not been begun until the term of the notioe had expired. There was some difficulty about the overhanging, but it was open for the Board to bring another case on the question. The fine would be 5s with costs. , Civil Casks.— R. M. Cuthbertson v. Joseph Bryan, £33' The oase was heard at some length last Court day, and His Worship reserved judgment. He now gave judgment for defendant, fiading that what plaintiff had done m advising his principle to con clude on the terms offered, had been done m the interests of that principal. — Several oases were adjourned for a fortnight.— Henry McDonald v. John Blaokler, £15 17s 6d for wages. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff. In the box, witness said he was a laborer, and all his life had been working among horses. On June 11 he went to Blackler and asked for a job. He was told to oome on the Monday following, and went to work. There was no arrangement as to wages, bub witness expected he would get the current rate t Worked for eighteen weeks, spreading shingle on a town contraot and generally working a team. Before going to work for Blackler was getting 25s a week carting wool from the gotge. Defendant said he would pay what was reasonable. By plaintiff— -Never aaid he would come to work for bed and tucker. Had not been put out by Capon. Was not told by paintiff thao he had no place for him. Left the Old Men's Home twelve months ago. Was three months with Smith of the gorge wool carting, and bad ploughed two months since then. Was m the Home bwiuie bis feet* bad kuookod up, bub they were all right now. — Alfred Bpioer said that Biaokler had a contract on the Belt, and witness was clerk of works. Emmerson was there all the time, and seemed to do bis carting well enough < He took his turn lust the tame as the others. Did not think £1 a week was too much to pay this man's work. •— J. A. Pritohard waa working on the job with, plaintiff.- He was not worth a man's wages, but was doing a boy's work. A boy of eleven was doing the same work for weeks. Did not see how the levelling was done. Wai forty-two and a half days on the work, and got 6* a day.— John Blaokler said plaintiff was taken on because his feet wars bad. He asked only for tobacco and tucker. Made ao arrangements about wages but thought he was worth 2s 6i a week. Had paid him some money during the time he was with witness. By Mr Cuthbertaon.— ln the " battle of the creek " he got 8i for a day's work of plaintiff.— His Worship said defendant was to blame m not making some arrangement as to rate, of wages, as the man bad no ohance of i going away (not knowing what he was to be paid) if he were cot satisfied. Judgment wonld be given for 7s 6d a week for eighteen weeks.— Moiaon v. Marsden, £2 18s— judgment summons. Order to pay 5s a week.

News m Brief.

Commandant Booth, chief of the Salvation Army m Australasia is to give a short addreis at the Ashburton Railway Station, QO arrival of the 320 train from Timaru on Saturday afternoon next.

Latest Items.

A Narrow Esoa?.jo.— A narrow esoapei from a serious accident happened yesterday m the Arcade to Messrs Alfred Harrison and James Porber, of Allenton. The latter was endeavoring to close the heavy door which separates the stockyard at the back of Mr John Orr's from the Arcade. Owing to some defect m the hanging of the door, the latter became detaqhed from the running gear and fell on the' back of Mr Porter's horse, which was standing m the passage way. Fortunately the horse was a quiet one, and did not move, otherwise the two gentlemen would have had little chance of escape, at least with unbroken bones. As It wai, Mr Porter received a nasty blow on the side, which incapacitated him for a few moments,

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Aasoolabion— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, November 23 The wool arrivals to date number 154,000 bales. There have been sent forward 125,000 bales, and there are available for the ensuing series 158,000 bales.

WHOOPING COUGH.

I had a little boy who was nearly dead from an attack of whooping cough. My neighbors recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I did not think that any medicine would help him, bnt after giving him a few doses of that remedy I noticed an' improve ment, and one bottle cnred him entirely. Jt la the beat oo'qdh medicine I ever had In the House. —J. L. Moore,' South Burgettstown, Pa. For ' n\p by AssppßJOH Drug mm*

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The "Open Door" Policy.

I United Press Association— By Eleofcric ' Telegraph— Copyright ! Washington, November 23 The authorities here have no doubt that the peace treaty with Spain will be signed m » fortnight. Probably there will be an increased money pay ment. "War preparations, however, remain umelaxed. London, November 23 The Times says the A meric ins con sider the proposed open door policy a proper acknowledgment of Great Britain's moral support during the war,

THE NEW SOUTH WALES TARIFF.

United Press Association — By Eleetrio Telegraph — Copyrighb. Sydney, November 23 The Premier, m answer to a question, sought to checkmate the Labour party's intention to oppose the tea duty, stating that he required the duty to enable him to establish an old age pension scheme. He had no expec tation that the scheme would come into operation unless he got it. Later. In the Legislative Assembly Mr Reid announced his intention to abandon the proposed duties oh cocoa, coffee, and chicory, owing to the small amount they would be likely to yield. The tea duties are under discussion to-uight. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 24, 10 10 a.m, Guabdian Office 10-40 a-m. Sydney, November 24 i In the Legislative Assembly Mr Reid said he was prepared to limit the i tea tax to eighteen months, rather than lose it altogether. Just before the late adjournment the general impression m the lobbies was that the Government would be defeated on the tea and rice duties.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S BPRING MEETING.

United PreßS Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph <v

Butt Racecourse, November 24.

The weather is fine for the opening day of the Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meet ing, and the attendance is large. The course is m very fair order after the recent rains. Pistol Grip ia scratched for all events. Following are results :— November Handicap, one mile. — Red Lancer 1, Whitirea 2, Maid Marion 3. All started. Won comfortably by a length, Time— l.46J. Dividend— £3 10s. Maiden Hack Race, six furlongs. — Ngapara 1, Waingawa 2, Rebounding Lock 3. All started but Langtry. Won by three quarters of a length. Time — I.lß£. Dividend — £4 16s. A protest has been entered, and the dividend withheld. The Stewards decided to pay oub on Ngaparu on the tote, but- withheld the stakes to make further enquiry as to the mare's recent running at Carterton. Wellington Handicap, of 300 soys; 1J mile.— Cceurde Lion 1, Target 2, Ruama hanga 3. All started. Won by half a length, a length and a half between second ' and third Time— 2 18£ Dividend— £7 4s. Hubdles, 1} mile.— Liberator I, Alpine 2> Nero 3. Won by a head after a great finish. All started but Misefire. Time— 3.23s Dividend— £2 6s.

ASHBUTON AMATEUR CYCLING AND ATHLETIC CLUB.

Wakamii Koad Kace.

The A.A.C. and A. Club's road race took place this afternoon, the start of the first man being Bhortly after three o'olook. The strong nor'-wester blowing was expected to prevent any good time being made. The following was the result :— O. Willis, sor .. .. 1 H. Sargisson, 3min 45sec .. 2 G. Diokenson, lmin . . . . 3 Time of wiaaec — 26anu Sl^sec. Won by about six yards. The winner and Dickenson oame down, otherwise Dickenson would have been Beoond. .

THE ABHBUKTON GUARDIAN : THOfcSDAY, NOYEtoß&fc 24,. 189$



TO POULTRY BREEDERS.— Beginner could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Parjiridge Ooohiaa, the best strain " m ' the colony, from Pb^am Yarps, Any fay, except Sunday, from 48



BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — -Ladies' & Gf entlemen's — £20 The Celebrated " CRESCENT " Bicycles, INCLUBING MUDGUARDS, L^MP, & BELL. n \HE6E MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with X an the Utest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the beat value ever offered to the Public. SHEEP JrHBAES. £HEEP SHEAR?. WE hare now to hand our Beason'a Stock of H.O.A. Ac Trades TJnioni«#B And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. W "*"««IB, GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FAOT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOGKEHIWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES. CROCKERY BRUBHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. ° KUWilfißY ' SHEARMAN BROS., GEOOERB AND IRONMONGERS, WINE ANn gpiRH MKEOHANTS, f v OUSB, BUBKETT g-jCEEET, ASHBURTON.



wool. woor. wool. . I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m A3HBC7RTON or ELSEWHERE. rjIHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz :— Chratchurch Sales on NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru Sales- DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1858, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I- B u all -ifl "P reaented a* BOTH PLACES, and ehall be glad to recede consignment* which will have my personal Supervision. s ' Wool intended for me at Christchurch Sales ehou'd be consigned to Canterbury Sbe» to i • ». * * Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas. Wool intended for m* at Timaru Sale 8 , please consign to Messrs Guikkess AKD LeCren, limaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements f of disposing of Clipa privately, either on the Farm or m my Store. Clients will do well to give me notice wlien they are ready. r. . .^ ol ?? l J kßf ,s. rftnd> ' 11 ? rili » Twine » Rnd other Requioites Snpplied. Fortnightly Sala of Sheepokim, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throuahonb the season. . B D. THOMAS, 10 18? ASHBURTON.



SEASONABLE G (DS AND FICNJC DELICACIES FLETCHEH BROS. JTAVB m Stook th© following Samiaer Delicacies :— 1 and Sb tlos SS2 Jr fK- 8 H tid " Beef Z ' ktsni! Coroed Malton ai^Ls stewed S Sk !° 8 » ° 89t Matton 2U) tiDB Boatc Httf «tlb t°i P«4rved TpL i S h IDB ? r^ n Q 2^ lb fcin " P" ie^ d P« Bch « llh (JIW n^ Vi * M Irißh Saaaa ge 2i-b tins Preserved Ap, u.«b X and 21b H,Tprr«£? £n. v J,? fc . lnfl Oxford Saßßa 8 e tJ "» Oxbridge s£ Om and Green S k }ul D 8 G °° 8e m Jei| y 2 b »'»• G8 ' m " n l.bHnsß^: nt p add!ng tl nsGoo.eberyPud. lib ,1-.^ P^dta, Annhnirß C k Utle »' Cro "« •»? BackweH'a Boater Paste, * 1* VISP-f 1 H . a . M t° a Chlck e°. etc., Auckland Star Brand Mallet, Marshall'! Red Herrings, Paten's »2S" tv v Ohaiuty Saace, 4c, to., kc. •^ lac above Canned Good! are of the Best Qaality. and every Un Guaranteed Fresh and Sonnd. SHEEP SETTING, "" FOWL NETTINa, w , . CHICKEN NETTING, Eic. NettfnS «^i?» received a Shipmenlj of XO Allies <i 7,600 Yatd») of Wire SSiSbSS^£: qU ° te lOW PriCeß fOf qna^ tieß GBt 0« qOOUUoS ROLT^TT^ i0 vTT lI DD^ 0 J elt^ Wrin Berß8 erB t0 be Sold afc 8« atl y "duced Rates: Milfflfl.^ PR S M 5 ,? OLLER FLOOR- ot lew than Wholesale Prices. EaETHBNWAKB, CHINAWAEE, & GLASSWAEE DEPAKTMUNT DINNER WAEK AND TEA WARE. Note the Address— r - FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORK'S. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND JFTGH STRKET, CHRIBTCHURCH. Wholesale and Ttetail Ageats'^for Nimmo *sd Binir'e Standard Seeds..



WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mee's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The First Sale will be held on DECEMBER 2nd, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued. X am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpaoks and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. E. W. HANMER, WHN. R, bm~7 i i Auobionwr.



FREEZERS, ! FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by oom* municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 p. ■ ill M| B. W. HANMER. E. W. HANMER I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were cUentß of the old firm of Httnmer and Graveß, and others with .whom I have m the past done business, that 1 shall be represented at the Stock Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to aofc as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been m for the paat bmc years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the agenoies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1898.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Wh have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS DALUETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to us, and we arc- prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgety &Co., Ltd., Chnstchurch, aooount Nicoll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. LIMIXBD.-. ISLINGTON MANUKES 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 varioties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will reoeive prompt attention. nicoll"bros., DISTEICT AGENTS



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Niooll ] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, A^HBURTON. WEEKLY S^LES OF CATTLK, PIGS & POULTRY Kvery Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by rij»ht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Alao of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooma KVERY HA I'URDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock Hale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any p^rt of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our bauds for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sum 3 of Trust Moniee, tanging from £5300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application We inviie those wishing to dispose of their roperties to communicate with us.



I Henry Stephenson. dENK¥ (ouoccssor Alfred Harrison.) Rat«bliahed 20 years. AUCTIONKER, LAND EBTATK AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER TTTEEKLY B ALES of Live Stock fV Produce, Furniture, eto., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olook. Clearing Sales of Btock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the oounty. Advancns made on Goods plaoed m my bands for Sale. FOR SALE — Pecood.Hand Bioyolef nearly new. OHAPF. OATS,"wiIEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONTONB, POTATOES SEEDS, eto., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £3O& per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



BANKERS : The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFIOE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Offioe Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Office now open to take Entries, OFFICE HOURS: 930 a.m. to 1 p.m., 230 to 5 pirn., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays ~C. HAWKINS, TINWALD, HAS Just gob Re-stocked for the Christmas Trade. Toys and Fancy Goods marked very oheap. BOOTS AIND SHOES- Hia Special Line, which he m selling Cheaper than ever for Cash. Men's Nailed I Bluohers from 6d, Men's Shooters from 7a od, Youths' 6s 6d, Boys' 5* 6d, Women's 2-strap Leather Shoes 3s 6d, Women's Strong Leather Lace Shoes from 4s 6d, Children's from 9d. Drapery and Clothing not to be beaten at the prioe. 11 165 , Sraoiw Now yoaw '



11. W.BARRETT JEfc C A. D E, HAS FOR SALE— Three Sections, Wills Street West FOR SALE— HaIf aore, Havelook Street, opposite Borough Council Office FOR SALE — House of four rooms and half acre of land, Moore Street FOR SALE— Four-roomed House and Seotion, Cox Street), West FOR SALE— Three-quarters of an aore, corner of East and Cox Streets, with i improvement! ; aheap FOR SALE— Six-roomed House » >d land, Tenered Street ; ASHBURTON No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Acb, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edward Gates, Francis Sorint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. Andkrson, ,H. Stbphenson. SEORETARY : SOLICITOR : Fbedk. Makeig. E. G. Cesbf



Public Notices. THE AUSTRALIAN Widows 9 Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd., Established m 1871. Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue , £210,000 mHE- ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New JL Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Forfeiture and Absolute Exemption From Payment of Premiums, while the assured is either temporarily or permanently inoapaoitated through any kjnd of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example. — If a man aged. .3o effected an assurance of £500, with profits, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per- manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previous death. — — Chriitchurch Direotors : Wm. Ohrystall, Esq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Esq, Wm. Rbbok, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. C J FOWLER, Resident) Seoretary C J OWEN, Distriot Seoretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashburton PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A SALE OF WORK will be held m the Orange Hall on SATURDAY, 26th insb. Many useful artiolea for sale. Hall open from 10 o'clock. Luncheon from 12 ill 2. Price Is. 11 140 Orajghbad $ Berry, man have just opened out another large shipment of new summer goodßj comprising some of the mosb fashion- able patterns and best qnality suitings as now worn at Home, whioh cannot be obtained m any other utiblilhtnent Id the dUtrjot,— (Advb



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. £ am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmera any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will gnarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGBASS, weighing from 26lbs to 4<ilbs to the bnshel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lba to 16Albs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which tnnst be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISE CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRhiOiu, Etc. FENCING WIKE, BABB WIEE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED op till Marob, 1899, good young grass for 300 sheep.— Apply D. THOMAS. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON



DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPIETE STOOK OF SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANJ?LEB, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADES,) CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DBEBS GOODS ITS GREAT VARJETY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets. \ 100 dozen Men's New Scarves and Bows^lovely^ahadea. Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats. Men's Snits to Order from 70s. 0 Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoeo|| INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR.



THE DUST PAN. DO WE? WE DO, CLAIM THAT THE Daris ) \\r A S Pronounced to be the best on earth at the Pftriß I Vy Exhibition, where it was awarded Gold Medal Vertical Feed V against ALL UOMKRS, and Highest Awards at Sydney f Melbourne, Adelaide, Danedin, and South Seas Ezhibi- Hf n<»liiUO I Hons. Wo Co««, Springs, or Tepth to Wear Out. JSA!*Y TKB^S. FKJKUi TRIAL O'eerff** \Tho best make. By Special Appointment to Lord I?eramlt>uiators / Ooblow l*te Governor ol New ZmUad. Massey-HafriA ) Sub-A.OE\T for this Hiph Grade and Well-known , Bicyoioia j Maohine. Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c., at THE DUST PAN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. 11 32



D. THOMAS. __ ! FARMS FOR SALE r\ "I Q ACRES near Ruapuna, securely tsX/9 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 Kf\ ACRES near Dromore, well icn- proved, good house and out build* ings, all m grass. IQAA ACRES Near Dromore, well A.&\J\J fenced, 300 acres of wheat and 300 acres m oats (look* ing Bplendid). Balance laid down m grass. This block is well worth looking after. Terms can be arranged. Apply 11 130 D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal .- Mrs DAVID MoKEB. TTAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated IXX m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air, The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons oan be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taughb by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., oan be obtained on application to the Prinoipal CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to euro Gtravel, Pains m the baok and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 ysars In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout) the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Deng Qoropanyt Linoeli 1 "WJ^WtI



CHEAP MONEY 1 CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™.£IO,OOO, COUNTRY, CITY, AND •SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER. I Chriatohuroh. J. H. "RICHARDSON, Government nsurance Commissioner. Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RESERVE FUNDS (British Codbols, etc) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS; Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christohuroh. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand — 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH. £30,000~~t0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notioe. JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; 215



SEPARATE Tenders are invited for Painting School Buildings at Hamp- stead, and for Fencing at Ashburton School. Plans and Specifications can be seen ab the several Schoolhouses, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received noE later than 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 29th current. The loweßt or any tenders not necessarily aocepted. H. C. LANE, Seoretary. Christohurch, November 25. 11 166



Friedlander tsros. HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next£Horse Fair on THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 117 Auctioneer. ! Tenders, TENDERS FOR ENLARGEMENT OF N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. nPIENDERS are. invited till Noon of X FRIDAY, 25th inst., for the erection of Additions to the premises of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Plans and Specifications to be Eeen with the Manager, with whom Tenders must be lodged. 11 115 THE EDUCATION BOARD or the DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY.



Warned, WANTED— Four Shearers for Monday Morning. Apply Max Fried- »akdb». 11 168 SALVATION ARMY.-Oommandanb Booth, will deliver a ten minutes' address at the ARhburlon R>ilw»y Station, on Saturday N*>xt. at 320 p m Everybody Pome. JR. Dixon, Captain. 11 167 LOST, on Sunday, m Tancred or East Street, Lady'R Watoh and Chain. .Finder rewarded on leaving at Mail Offioe. ■ 11 157 j WEDWARDS-Cook, Matrimonial • Agent, Soientifio Palmist. Third Houae on North- East Belt. Questions answered m Health, Marriage, and Business. A short season only, 11 149 MR3 ROBl\aoN, Caßh Purchaser of Lades, Gentlemen's, and Ohildren'o left-off ClothiDg, and all kinds of good?. Ladies waited on at their hoaees. Note address : Mas Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 HORSE FOR SALE. — A handsome buggy or light trap Horse (very quiet) for Bale, oheap. Apply this Offioe. FTIYPE WRITER.— Type Writer for sale, _L. cheap ; quite new. Apply Offioe of this paper. /CONVENIENT GIG, specially adapted V.7 for a farmer, for sale, oheap. For particulars apply Offioe of this paper. "^TOUNG Ladies' Journal, November, JL Weldon's Journal, October ; The Strand ; Pearson's, Ludgate, English Maga- zine, and other monthlies. New Books — Rodin's Corner, If Sinners Entice Thee, The Ways, of a Widow, Russia's Destiny, The Future of Europe, South Island Maoris, Manual of Maori Conversation, Daily Message H. M. Jones.



Triad Competitions. mHIS Month the « Triad ' offen prizes for _L competitions as under : — & s d For the photo of the prettiest child under six years (to be reproduced m the 'Triad.') The prize is nob for the beao photo, bat for '200 the prettiest child. . Closed 20th September. Prize won by Lin* Jones, Colas Bay, Southland. J For best written and composed "\ ; application of situation m a mer • I ohant's office ; youths under 18. ! „n n I Closed 20th October. Prize won 'A v v by Robert B Young, Auckland. Watch, value J For best original conundrum on the "\ ' Triad,' to close 20th N ovember. I Handsome illustrated volume, J- 2 0 0 •The ßuined Abbeys of Britain,' I by Fredk. Rosb, value J For names of the six greatest and *\ best songsj Will be decided by competitors themselves. The 1 o0 0 one who votes for the six the j majority rote foe to be the win- ner. To olosb 20th December. J For the bssb worked or painted "\ bookmark \ to have the words I • The Triad' m the design. To [200 close 20th January. Gold I Bangle, value j Entties for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not less thaa 53 for goods pnrqhased from one of the advertisers m the 'Triad,' or for goods advertised m the ♦ Triad,' as per lUb below. Competitions to be poeted to " Manager ; 'Triad,' Dundedin." The result of each competition will be given m the ' Triad ' m iasue following date , of closing. ' Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. i Ashburton Drapery Co., Drapers '• Gates, Horace A., Music Warehouse. > Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) 1 Guinea Gold Cig&reotes Joshua Bros,, Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, fcj, and Co, X Jams lioohnead, R N.Z,. Express Co. R Cullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Company, John Cowles, agent n Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond £ Suratura Tea 1 Taylor, RR, Tea Merchant, etc 9 Three Castle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarectes • Wahoo ' Loaeby's, • Roolibah ' Loaaby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may d enter) y Westport Coal Co., J L Gillies, agent h Wilson, Balk and Co., French Coffee and te Ouvah Tea