CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves respousib'e for tht opinions expressed by onr correspondents;

THE ROAD RACE.

TO THB EDITOR.

Sia,— l was much amused with "Dis gusted Rider's" letter which appeared m your lust night's issue. Ho is evidently one of the know-alls who oan t«U us everything after a race, bub who beforehand s dis oreetly eilent. Even if the handicapper had m this case made a mistake m giving the winner rather much Btart, it is deoicedly bad form on tbe parb of any rider to cast reflections of suoh a natute on bim, and snoh, I am sure is the opinion of every true amateur. — I am, eto.,

Scorcher

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL AFFAIRS.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — News iB my hobby. I like to watch the drift of events wherever I go. A month or two ago I came to your town and the reading ot yonr evening paper has been my special delight eaoh day. I read your very full report of the last meeting of the Hamp stead School Committee. I thought it must have been a strange affair, and 1 could not help noticing that it fairly bristled with the name of one member who lately has seemed ▼cry much m evidence m your town. He appears bent on bending stiff necks or putting crooked neoks straight or doing something else. It is a pity that affairs educational are not m. good bands m your 'appy 'Ampstead. Your leader of Thurs day fairly delighted me. May ycu ever defend the right I Pardon me, Mr Editor, when I say that your condemnation of the conduct of affairs was altogether too mild — ▼cry fair-minded, but too mild. To put a ohairman ont of his ohair for suoh a reason, and m suoh an illegal manner was mon strous. The ohairman, lam told, is a man highly respected and a long resident of Hampstead. I admire him, as Ido a hero, for taking bis position and sticking to his guns with only one comrade by his side until the two good men and true were com pletely overwhelmed by numbers. He and his mate would make Gordon Highlanders on the Dargai Heights. Mr Editor, please let me have the names of the six of tbe opposing party. I take a great interest m picking nationality from names, I would like to know whether these men are Swedes, Danes, Irishmen, Turks, Scotchmen, or Chinamen.— l am, etc., Stranger. P.S. — Surely the parents of Hampstead will remedy the present unsatisfactory state of affairs at their next annual school com mittee election. I

THE LATE THOMAS BRACKEN.

to the editor. Sib, — Permit me through your columns to congratulate the writer on the "ln Memoriam" verses published m the Mail of this morning whioh do credit alike to his heart and head. In Thomas Braoken I have lost a friend ; for him we oan do nothing more. For his widow, we can lay at her feet a sorrowing nations tribute. Please accept my guinea for this.- I am, etc., WILLTAM HARKER. (Our correspondent must have accidentally omitted to enclose his contribution. The letter when received by ub contained the above letter only. —Ed J

The Silverstream Murder

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, February 19 The murder trial is proceeding. Nothing fresh haa been elicited.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Ohristohuroh, February 19 Belfast Hobdlb Handicap, of 80 soys ; once round and a distance. — Nicholas, 1 ; Stanley, 2 ; Clarence, 3. Powder Monkey, the only obher starter, fell at the last hurdle. ' Nicholas led all the way. Time— 3.6. Divi dend—£6 18 j. Linwood Welter Handicap, of 100 soys ; seven furlongs. — Mauser 1, Starshot 2, Jewel 3. Fulnien was scratched. Mauser led all the way. Time— l.3l_. Dividend— JB3 17s. The Stewards held a meeting to consider Mauser's running m the Linwood Welter as compared with that m the Craven Plate yesterday. They dooided that there were no grounds for aotion. CjialMpiON Pla^e— (Jold Medallist, won fairly easily. Time — 2.14§. Dividend —JBI ls 6d. Richmond Plate, of 100 soys; six fur longs.— Djin Djin 8.11, 1; Motto 7.11. 2 ; Ben Failey 7,4, 3. All started. Wop easily by half a length. Time— l.l7J. Divi dend—£2 7s. St. Albans Handicap, of 200 soys ; one mile.— Goldleaf, 7 4, 1. -» - ■- ■ •*

TBE AHJHBuittLON GOAKDIAS : SATUfiDAY, fIBBRtJARY 19, 1 r IB9B.



Business Notices "- NOTICE TII I S SPACE RESERVED FOR FLETCHER BROS. NEW ADVERTISEMENT.' FLETCHER BROS., CASH| SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67, " Telephone 24 IMPO TANT PUBLIC NOTIOE I Mcdonald & "mcDiarmid's THREAT ANNUAL CLEAJSHVC* SALE COMMENCES ON Thursday, February io, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY « TILL We inaugurated the Annui.l Rpducticns, for which we have gained such a name m the Ashbuiton County, nothim? like the GENUINE BARGAINS m first- class BOOTS AND SHOES had ever been known. "J his 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will surpass all our previous efforts. It is highly improbable chab 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 MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, East Street J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON N.B.—-All Orders and Repairs during Sale at Reduced Rates. 2 ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. TTTE aim to pleaae, and our large volume of trade speaks for our succew j THE,; ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding tho largest and "best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburlon. ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and fchoesf m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give. nothing but the best value. One trial is all *re Bik JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STEET, ASHBURTON. _ ___ New Zealand Insurance Coipany. , BSTABLIShTd" L - 185 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER ANI> WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMP.ANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBBRALJTK, FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GRO WW G CROPS. THRESHING MACHINES, *c, AOOEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMER , 4 GRAVES. AGENTS _'



J JcLn Orr & Go. > 1 B John Orr & Co. I ' j FURTHER REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER,— FLOUR, FLOUR, TEA, TEA. j SUGAR, SUGAR. KEROSENE, KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. CURRANTS. COLONIAL AND ENGLISH Candles. rock s vlt, >AGO, RrOE, TAPIOO/*, SALMON, TINNED FISH, COCOA, COFFEE, CORNFLOUR. FOR THE T^RUIT QEASON— GLAS3 JARS, MASOH'S SCREW TOP JA.RS, E SAMEL AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. HARDWARE. WIRE NET CING, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, ENAMELWARE, RANGES, REGIBTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES, OUTLEBT, WRINGERS, MANGLES, '' BEDSTEADS, GORSE KNIVES, ETC. __ We hold by far the Largest Stocks m Ashburton, and are selling by far the cheapest, R _ John Orr & Co. IA BD for dly )be a.t told id



Public Notices Fi.'R -SALIC— (i GOOD B_iHi.»g Site, First-class Land Fenced with Macracarpa Fences being T.S No. 268, Moore street, East, con taining J tore. There are a number of Fruit Trees plantec m the section, and substantial Entranc. G-vtes eiected on the frontage. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. ASHBORTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Notice to Ratepayers South Rakaia Riding. IN Compliance with the request of severa] Ratepayers of the above Biding I beg to offer myself as a candidate for the vacancy m the Council — T am, Yourß faithfully, WALT-'R WILKINSON. Chertsey, February 18 2 12 IT.VKBYONE accustomed lo using A.G. Oiniment Will find equal satisfaction m using Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is m the centre, and Edward GalHchan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend ; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh ib is always successful, Prioe, ls!6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and oattle dressing Price — 2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions — Prioe ls AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equa bo anything imported — prioe Is 6d EDWIH CALUCHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, ' lhe following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any- hing :— Dear Sirs, — We have groat pleasure m recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand — We remain.fvours faithfully, Shakpun & Co. i Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, — 1 have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Oure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known* one purchaser to express a regret for pro- curing your lines. They have m every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction Your Bee Ointment ha* proved itself one of the best healing oint- ments procurable. Kindly forward me on< gross of Hee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials toe numerou to publish. AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th. whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN L S STOCK, COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wirt Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G : ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands. Ladies' R a gs, Pictures, Scrap-books, Dat< Racks, Hand Mirrors, <&c., &o. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. ™Aa we have not sufficient Room to Display , these special lots, they will be put oub m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on bhe ground floor. AT THE AT THE| D.I.C, D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. C. BROWN, Manager COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. I TO ODQE SHEEP JPARUKRS OF THE ASHBURTOiS DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements, MR C. hTFoWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agenb for the SALE of COOPER'^ CELEBRATED SHW I POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same success is ensured ir I DIPPING SHEEP \ AT THE TINWALD DIP, Whioh haß given such unanimous satis ' faction to its supporters m the past. j The best evidence of t WHAT DIP JPiVITS BEST r a is the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPERM SHEEP DIP 3 . THAN WITH ' l ! ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHE Bt W. LAX E, le AGENT, 277 Hereford Street, Christchurch. m r» OB COUGHS, OOI.DB, BKONOHITISi ASTHJV ,„ Ji Influenza, Consumption, &.i &o ,r ' IXAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEI l 8" W Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o he j^AT'S COMPOUND, a demuloent expectorant, |^ Coughs, Colds, and Oheßt Complaints KAY'SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Golds, is oqui serviceable for horaes and cattle KAY'S TIO PIXIaS, a speoifio m Neuralgia-. Paceac &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o- I INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS d gestive, oon \ mm tive, and .agreeably aperient i rV>A&vJLlNH— Cement for Broken Aitioles. S \_/ everywhere. Manufactory. Btookpott. Engla mi aji JL'.iJ ' A I '. .... . H.0Z21.E2 TEA , % is Pur«i .-_>



T. Bullock. TOWN SECTIONS. j "OERSONS Desirous of purchasing Towi _IT Sectiouß or investing m o>hot t.iwt , i properties are invited to inspecb the li*t J j have for Male. Easy teims of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK^ Premises m Moore Street TO LET at low rental, viz., 5s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO THOSE DaSIROUsI)F RENTING. A SMALL HOLDING NOT FAR .FROM A SCHOOL. TO Let — 14a lr 18p, about a mile below Greenstreoi School, together with two roomed cottage eiected thereon, and other improvements. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALK COTTAGE and Sections, Cox streeb E«st, numbered 807 and 808. On 808 there is a 4 roomed cottage, etc. The property is to be sold as a whole or separately. Offers are invited as tbe owner is leaving the district. Very easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO LE T. ' COMMODIOUS PREMISES. 1A 8 _fi D PER W6ek# Suitabl< ? for -LU \J sale room and bicycle expert premises, fronting Eaßt Street, main thoroughfare, and adjoining Mr James, butcher. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE~ " NEAR THE CaANTERBUKY MILLS, LOTS 77 and 78, each oontaining £-acre being part of block known as Walsh's, and near the Canterbury Mills. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOOK. GOOD BUILDING SITE, HAMPSTEAD. tQOO PRICE of Lofc 75. containing oU/Cr/C i-acre, well situated and having nearly 2 chains frontage on Cambridge Streeb. _^ T. BULLOCK. TO those wanting BUILDING SITES within the Borough, the following Town Sections are for sale at bhe prices named : — T.B. 780, Peter street^ £36; T.S. 816, Ait ken street east, £12 10s. T.S. 739, Wills street east, good land, nice site for a house ; offers are invited for this. T.S. 79, Kermode street, with small cottage, £80. T.S. 259, corner of Moore and, William street, good site £47 10s. T.S. 1161, Wills street wesb £21. T.S. 818, Ait ken street east, £15. T.S. 25, Dobson street £24. T.S. 875, Grey street, near the High School, good site for a house ; offers wanted for this T, BULLOCK. Hanmer and Graves. TINWALD YARDS. -FEBRUAkY~22, 1896. MESSRS HANMER & GRAVES will offc.r at the above fixture, on account of John Studholme, Isq , Ooldsiream Estate, tho following Hues ot Good Breeding Ewes j — rAA Two, Four and Six-booth HALF- -O\J\J BRED EWES. iXf\{\ SOUND-MOUTHED (guaran- -O\J\J teed) HALF-BRED EWES. HANMhR & GRAVES, JOHN R BLAND, 2146 ' Auctioneer. "PRELIMINABY ADVERTISE- MENT. MESSRS HANMER * GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried lander Bros., Ltd., are instrupted by the Trustees m the Estate of the late Mr Jamhs Jamiesqn, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Farm at Beaoh Road, near Ashburton, THE WHOLE OF THE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, Comprising the Homestead and Lower i Wakanui Farms m two lots, to* gether with all the Live Stock, Implements, Furniture, Etc., on FJRIDAY, APJttiL I, 1898, Full Particulars of whioh will be given Shortly. HANMER & GRAVES, FHIEDLANDER 8R0.5., Ltd., 2 143 Joint Agents. IMPORTANT SALE OF WAKANUI AND QTHER FARM PRO PERTY. admirably adapted for sub division into small farms, being near tv the town of Ashburton. MESSRS HANMER & GRAVE 3 have been favored with instructions from Mr Andrew Lesham, m consequence of his having bought the Sherwood Estate, to SELL BY PUBLIO AUOTION AT THE ARCADE, I (By kind permission of David T^Qt^aa, Esq,) S-VTUBDAY. MMI^S I. HIS FREEHOLD FARft^AT WAKANUI, compjinng — QQO ACRES, iojoiu ing the Wakanui &OV Mill Pjrfberty, subdivided into nine jajfadocke, well watered (with a rejffitered free water right), and bofnded on all sides by good roads, The Bujfdings oonsiab of a substantiall. tiuilt ei|ht-ro6«ied House with Dairy ad. jbininif si^-stalled Stable, Store and Trap housJTeto. The farm is m grand heart, anc wit* the exception of for ty-flvo aore3 newlj UJB dowp. is aU ready for a orop of wheat 2 were is also, an orchard of one and a quarte * »ere, well stocked with ohoioe fruit trees ii # full bearing, f ALSO— HIS FREEHOLD FARM, SITUATED E AT ELGIN, comprising— QQO ACRES, TWO ROODS, sui QO/4 divided into five paddooks, we S watered, and all fences are m fin class order. There is a well-built four-roomed cottaj on this property and a four-stalled stab with loose box. The Auctioneers have muoh pleasure ' drawing the attention of intending pu chasers of farm lauds to this sale, the Horn i stead Farm being one of the choicest m t well known Wakanui distriot. lhe properties will be sold together j, separately. Sale ab 11.30 a.m. Terms ab Sale, or from HANMER AND GRAVES, JOHN R. BkAND, 3 135 Auotlopw



! Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS arc invited for re-roofing anc repairing the Wesleyun Church. Specifications »t the office of Craigheac and Berryman. Tenders olose WEDNES' DAY, February 23, at 6 p.m. , H. G. BERRYMAN, ' 2 141 Secretary for Trustees. '. TENDERS. :_ ~ TENDERS are invited for alterations and additions thou? > hou? c m Cameron Street Plans and Specifications may be seen at my i office, Burnett Streeb. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, February 23, at 5 p.m. The lowesb or any Tender nob necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 2 109 Arohiteot. TENDERS. T.ENDERS are invited for leasing P.S. 7751, oontaining 50 acres, fronting Ford's Road, Tinwald, about half a mile from Saleyards, late the property of Mrs Jones, deceased. Tbe land is of good quality, well watered, and is laid down m Grass and Clover. Conditions of lease oan be seeo at the office of the undersigned, to whom Tenders must be sent by February 28. 2 136 F. FERKIMAN. IFriedlandei Bros., Limited. MASSEY-HARRIS SKIMMING PLOUGH. A TRIAL OF THIS FAVOURITE FOUR-FURROW PLOUGH, Will take place at METHVEN, ON THURSDAY, ihe 24th INST. AT MB WILLIAM MORGAN'S FARM. The Plough will be at work all day. Farmers are cordially invited to attend. 2 140 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. THE MASSEY-HARRIS WHEEL TO THE FRONT. ! A DAY'S WINS. AT the Dunedin Oyclin? Club's. Meeting on {Saturday, MASSEY- HARRIS WHEELS Scored m Heats and Finals, TWELVE FIRSTS ! SEVEN SECONDS FOUR THIRDS ! Including the CHAMPIONSHIP OF OTAGO (won by Ted Reynolbs, with Alt Maxwell seoond), and the WHEUL RACE (won by A. Ralston). Inspection of Our Wheels Invited. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited t TTT E ARE BUYEJRS op HEAVY BKIGHT | OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. ! FRIEDLANDER BROS?; Limited] \\TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF 1 WHEAT RYEGRASS! OATf* COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. TP" E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CEAiaNAIE" Our this Season's Supply ot 1200 BALES OF FULL SIZE AND FOLLOW EIGHT CORNSACKS, Whioh we offer ex||our Ashburton, Tinwald or Lyndhurst Stores, at Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices ol their require- i ments down by giving us their Lihergl Support, FRIEDLANDER BROS. "" OTESDAf ,lfeu^22, \m A/Iff* W A YIP- TJPMA 8 hasVeceive. 10 SJj» in-tructioM^3lm a Client tu^ell hi Pttls Auotioq o^ftne above-named dateHi \.*rAC\ WELL- BRED BERKSHI& JT _U STUBBLERS, ftf*' D. THOMAS, 2 135 yir^ Auctioneer. J^-\ CAPE >^OKSE FAIR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898, ~WTY NEXT SPECIAL HORSE SAI will be held on the above date and fixture Entries now being taken. D. THOMAS, 2 42 Auctioneer.



Entertainments. COMING BY SPECIAL TRAIN. *OI r XZGJEHf3%.t.r> BROS*' Huge Combined Shows, In Conjunction With HAGENBECK'S ZOOLOGICAL CIRCUS (Direot from Hamburg), WILL OPEN IN ASHBURTON, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21. THE GREATEST NOVELTY Ever exhibited m the World, and now Introduced to Ashburton by FITZGERALD BROTHERS. Hagenbeck's Celebated ZOOLOGICAL OIROUS, Purchased by Mr Dan Fitzgerald during his recent Continental Tour at the Prioe of 60,000 Marks. THE LION AND ELEPHANT In Their Marvellous TRIOYOLE AOT. A Soul'iitirring and Thrilling Performance. THE GREAT NEW CIRCUS COMPANY. THE VAST MENAGERIE OF WILD j NIMALS, and The Largest 8V * HORSES and PONIES Ever Seev^in New Zealand. Messrs Fitzgerald Bros, bave muoh pleasure m introducing to the Public of Ashburton the Latest Importa- tion of Circus Artists, both Male and Female. HER VON DER MEHDEN Leads tho Band. 2 101 MORRIS, Agent. p»r miu&mmmmmwmmmmmmmnmmnmMwmmmmmmmmmmmm, Public Isotioes. ORANGE HALL. FEBRUARY 35 & «6. SALE ot Work and Harvest Festival m aid of Primitive Methodist Church and Parsonage Fund. Shilling Luncheon on Saturday. 2 138 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHE TWENTY • IDHIRD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS Will be held at the Society's New Office, Tanored Street, on MONDAY. MARCH 7, 1898, At Three O'olock m the Afternoon. Business : It To receive the Directors' Report fur the year ending 1897- 8. 2. To elect two Directors m the room of Messrs Alfred Harrison and William Baxter, who retire by rotation, and are eligible for re-election. 3. Any other General Business. Any duly qualified member offering him- self as a Director shall give notice, m writ: ing, to the Manager. Such notice must be left at the office, at or before 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 21st day of February, 1898. By order of the Board of Direc ors. EDWARD STEPHENS, 2 117 Manager. ASHBURTON- WINCHMORE ANNUAL ROAD RACE, WON BY A. GATES, PN A 28th <' ECLIPSE-HUMBER." "T> EATING Sterlings, Stars, Kents, Anglo Specials, Waverley's, and Massey Harris Maohines. JKLaA-ELIS NO MISTAKE, ; THE " ECLIPSE-HUMBBR 5 ', BEST ALL ROD|I)\i^SHIN^N t THElj^ytf \t if OrdersiMjv be^glbooked, Ecligse Ciller Work: W^NG S%TARE ASHBURTQN.



IMPOUNDED— From Scott's Farm , Upper Ashburton Distriot, for trespas 9 Ray Hack Mare, well bred, star ai wflUe stripe about three inches long belo styes, shoes have be6n on some time ; als one Bay Mate, leggy, very low m conditio gW," branded S0 oyer 7 on near shoulde If not claimed, and' expenses paid, will gold on MONDAY, Maroh 7, at Noon. 8 ' W- <fo B. gOMPTQN, ' $: 134 Foundkeeper, Ashburton.



Wanted. HIS TABERNACLE, To-morrow— Pasxok Agir's Morning Subject— " Likeness of Christ"; Evening, "Does Christianity Pay ? " Anniversary Sermons, March 13. 2142 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church— Morn- ing —Mr Tbezise; Evening— Mr Abton. Allenton, 3.ls— Mb George Aston. 2 138 TO LET — Good Seven-roomed House, . Beach road ; half-acre land. Apply, E. Stephens, Tanored street. 2 120 WANTED Known that Fletcher Bros. are selling Groceries, Orookeryware, etc., lower than anyone m the trade. T7TLETCHER BR^QS. have the Largest fj Stock of Flour, Bran, Sharpß, etc., of any Store m Ashburton, t© be sold at vary low prices. FOUND, Black and Tan Sheep Dog about nine months old. Qwner can have same by paying expenses. Apply Mail Office. 2 145 WANTED Members of the Ashburton Chrysanthemum Cliib to know that •Mr Jones will re&4 * P a P e r on Chrysanthe- mum Culture at the Flower bhow on Thursday, 24th inßt., at 6 p.m. 2 130 ______ ______ — ■ A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL J\_ SOCIETY.— AnimaI Show, February §4. $_eep ybjij: flowers, Fruit, and Vege- tables for above. Liberal prizes. 280 IFIY Years Syne; The Jubilee Memorial of the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland. Published at 2s, 3s 6d, and 21s. Orders now booked. Review of Reviews, Ladies' and Weldon's Journals, Windsor Magazine. New Books. — H. M.