SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Hampstead

The monthly meeting of th<3 Hampstead School Committee was hold last evening. Present : — Messrs. Crooks (Chairman), A, Andrews, Lawrie, McKeague, Piokford, Moßae, and Strange. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read from the Hoard of Education, accepting Miss A. G. Orr's resig nation as pupil teacher ; also notifying Miss 8. J. Durey'B appointment as second assis tant mistress for six months ; also stating that Miss Ji!. Thompson, of Kakaia, might act as relieving teacher for a month if re quired. The secretary stated he had made enquiries, and replied that Miss Lusk would retnaia until Mies Durey took charge. His action was approved. The B ard could not *ftnot:on further alterations, to provide a room for the master ; that they would grant £5l towards asphalting ; and adhered to their former decision that the Committee phenjtld bear half the cost oi renewing the toreen. MKMBFRS OF BOARD. A ballot wae taken for candidates to be lupported by the Committee for seats on the Board of Kducation, and resulted m the selection of Messrs Hardy, Dalziel, and Scott. NORMAL STUDENTS. Correspondence from the School Com mittees' Association, covering correspon dence between that body and the Board of Education, was received, notifying thab m future yean an increase of salary would be paid to students who were obliged to live away from home. EXCURSION. The Secretary of the Borough School Committee wrote, inviting the Hampstead eofibol children to avail themselves of an excursion to Timarn on Maroh 3, which the Borough Committee had arranged for. Oh the motion of Mr Piokford, seconded . by ; Mr Crooks, ib was deoided to give the achool a holiday on March 3. ADVERTISING. The manager of the Standard wrote, en quiring why the Committee did not advertise the re-opening of the school m his paper. It was proposed by Mr Piokford, seconded by Mr Sage, and carried—*' That m future th^Uommittee advertise m both papers. £" ASPHALTING. On the motion of Mr Moßae, seoonded by Mr Piokford, tenders were ordered to be called for asphalting, and Meers Lawrie and Strange were appointed to deal with the matter. PUNIBHMENT. A letter was read from a parent, complain ing of severe punishment inflicted on her child,. Mr Andrews was instancing other oaseß of which he was aware, and some which had been reported to him, when the Chairman said they would deal with the letter before them, and if Mr Andrews or anyone else had complaints to make, they should put them m writing, and there would be something definite to deal with. Mr Andrews insisted on his right to refer to similar oases, and Mr McKeague gob up and raid the Chaitman was endeavoring to dictate to the Committee. He mentioned oases of undue punishment himself, and was about to move oome resolutions when the Chairman said the letter was m order of the business sheet, and should be dealt with first, and then anyone could submit what motions they liked. Several Committee mea thought Mr Andrews was m order.

Mr McKeague said nix Committee men ruled the Chairman out of order, and re peated the statement m an excited manner eaoh time (about a dozen) that the Chairman Kooeeded to refer to the letter, and a dead 3k ensued, until Mr Sage proposed and Mr Piokford seconded, that Mr Crooks vacate the chair for the meeting, and Mr Lawrie t»ke his place. Mr McKeague proposed an amendment that^lr Mcßae's name be substituted for Mr liawrie.

M^Lawrie deolined to take the chair, and second d the amendment which was carried. . Mr.Mcßae then took the chair, and some resolutions proposed by Mr MoKeague were carried, after which the letter was con sidered and ordered to be referred to the head master for enquiry and exp'anation. DUring the discussion Mr McKeague aaid .two or three Committee men were trying to run the whole Committee ; but, challenged by Mr Crooks, declined to mention names. Mr Crooks then said the whole affair was a orusade against the staff, got up by Mr Mc&eague, at?d later Mr McKeague gave notice of motion for next meeting •' That m the opinion of this Committee " the fore going statement is without foundation."

UNSALABIED ASSISTANTS

In' his report the headmaster stated that he had received an application for permission to teioh m the school from some one desir ing to gain experience, and asked for the Committee's deoision on the matter.

Mr Andrews said that the permission had been refused m a former case, and proposed " That the Committee adhere to its former resolution, that no more outside pupils be appointed to teaoh m the school." This vu seconded by Mr McKeague and carried. The report farther stated the roll number at 390, and attendance 337 ; and applied for articles for use of the school, which were ordered to be procured either by the Visit- Ing Committee or from the Board.

VISITING COMMITTEES. Mr J^awrie fpr the outgoing Committee reported that the gutters, spouting and bell ropei had been oleaned out or repaired. Meson Strange and Hardy were appointed for next month, and authorised to attend to a visiting committee the following matters —faulty fastenings or binges on three doon, broken towel raok and repairing screen, and wire ropes for hanging curtains; alio to procure a table for Kindergarten work, and ascertain the cost of partitioning off an office for the master.

ACCOUM. The Standard's account of 2s 6d w*s passed and the Committee adjourned.

Dromore.

A fpeoial meeting of the Dromore School Committee was held on Saturday evening. 1 In the absence of the chairman, Mr James Alien was elected chairman of the meeting. Eleven applications were received for the position of miß^ress, and put of' three recommended by the Board, the Committee •elected Miss i/L. F. Dickinson, of Christ phurph. Qn the motion of Mr T. Langley, seconded by Mr Quigley, it was decided to vote' for Messrs' '€. A.' O. Hardy and A. S>underß, a» members g£ the J Board of JSiiijbatiofl.

The Silverstream Murder

PreM Aanooiation— By Electric Telegraph-

Wellington, February 16 The murder case was resumed this morning The only witnessea examined so far ire Fwr, who made a plan of the scene of fchejnurd.er f and Pr CahUl who examined tfoe boar when exhumed, Several sharp passages have taken place between the accused's counsel a«a BH Honor, the latter remarking that if th« •-'^ had not been one for. m»^; ar counßel wo u ld »9t awe ti» *; AVB a3fced a8 he na< i.

• Shortly after the sittings opened this morning the court adjourned until to-morrow morning. Meanwhile the jury are to visit the ■cane of tha murder. * ' ' l '"forSy.seven'witnWee are called by the Criwn and it is unlikely that the case will finish this week, !i ' :: .— - ■- .-.

COMMERCIAL.

OHRTSTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCK MARKET. The New Zealand Farmers' Ooopera tivb Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quote as fo;lowF ou February 15 :-- Wheat— f.o.b. Prime milling Pearl 4s fl£d to 4a 5d „  Tu°can (soarce) 4s 4d to 4s 5d  „ „ Hunter's 4s 2d to 4« 3d  New wheat 3a 6 1 to 3s 9d on trucks at country stations for prime milling Sf-conds, clean ... 3s 2d to 3s 4d » Oats- Tartars and Duns . . 2a 2d „ Goo.l stout feed ... 2a M „ Milling 2s 4d „ Barley — Prime malting ... 4s 6d to 4s 9ft „ Medium (dull) .-. 3s 6d to 3s 9d „ Feed 2s 4d „ Beans 2s 9d to 2s lOd „ Peas— Prussian blues «. 3a 6d „ Partridge ... .- 3s 3d to3s4d „ Ryegrass— Farmers' lines 2e 6d to 3s „ Cocksfoot — Farmers' parcels, Good bright seed ... 2|d to 3Jd  Medium grades ... 2£d  Dark ... - . V 2dto2|d „ Chaft— Goodoatsheaf ... 60s at country stations, i

COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ashburton County Council held a speoial meeting yesterday afternoon, to adopt » special order regarding the irrigation disbriob, and to transact any other busiuesß requiring attention. Present — Messrs E. G. Wright (ohairman), Harper, Chapman, Johnston, Williamson, Cameron, and Stitt. ' RESIGNATION. Mr E. Richards wrote resigning his seat j at the Council. It waß resolved that steps j be taken to elect another member. IRRIGATION DISTRICT. Mr Harper moved that the special order with amended boundaries be approved of. Mr Chapman seconded and the motion wm carried. Several letters were read from settlers who were affected by the irrigation move ment, and after a lengthened discussion it was resolved that a special meeting be called after the ordinary meeting on March 4, to adopt the special order. x FINANCE. A letter from Government on the subject of a loan for irrigation purposes was read, and the matter of obtaining full information on the subject of securing a loan for irriga tion districts was left m the hands of the chairman. WATER RATE. A remission of half 1897 water rate was made to Mr D. Kellahan. BRIDGES. Ifc was resolved that light engines, under seven tons, be allowed remission of half the published rates for Hood's crossing bridge. TAMPERING, The Council went into Committee to consider several further cases of tampering reported by the rangers, and having resumed adjourned.

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, February 15 At the Police Commission Inspector Pender waa the first witness. He stated that the Permanent Artillery, as a rule, were not good policemen, and he urged that quarters be erected near the station for married members of the Force In his opinion the proportion of police m Christ church and Wellington was not sufficient. He thought, that the act should be amended so that a fine could be inflicted on any person found on licensed premises after hours John Evans, sen. clerk m the department, was also examined. It came out m his examination that Colonel Bume, who had had charge of the department, could not on hia own responsibility make promotions, appointments or transfers. Mr Evans, continuing, said that often Colonel Hume's recommendations were struck out by the Minister. Mr T. E. Taylor, M.H.R. for Christ church, was present during a portion of the sitting, and he said he had come specially to hear the examination of Colonel Humn The latter protested at being examined so early m the euquiry, saying it would come much better near the close when the oharges were formulated. It was decided to call Colonel Hume to-morrow, and Inspector Tunbridge will follow. Mr Taylor was given leave to ask queß ions. The Commissioners this afternoon are examining documents, reports and records.

Wellington, February 16.

The Police Commission this morning were occupied with the review of police reports since 1877, by Colonel Hume. When he took charge, he found the force over officered, which told against the adminis tration, as the men complained they could make no advance. A superannuation scheme suggested by him had not met with the approval of the force, but constables were compelled to insure their life for £200. As to complaints upon licensing matters, Colonel Hume said that while the law re mained as at present no organisation could give bat jsf action.

MAGISTERIAL.

METHVEN— FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11.

Before Mesßra D. CameroD, W. Morgan,

and J. Batty, J.P's.)

Breach of the Peace— E. Fox, for endeavoring to create a breach of the peace, was fined Is and costs 18s 6d. J. McPher son, on a similar charge, was fined 5« and costß 9s. W. Setterß, on a similar charge, was fined Is and costs 9s. *>,

By-Laws— J. Stewart fora horse at large, vas fined Is and costs ; E. fleer, herding three head of oattle on' the roads-, 3a and costs.

Civil Cases— Sboba and Rands v A. Miller, £8, balance of amount due for building a house at Highbank— Judgment for plaintiffs with costs. Stone v Qtteri £2 7d — Judgment for amount claimed, and costs by default Dart v McLean, 13a 4d — balance due for wages. The Bench 1 held that Dart left without \ permission, % ' "a.nd gave judgment for defendant with' costs 432 §b.

Late Sporting.

TARANAKI RACES.

Ptesi Association— By Electric Telegraph Nbw Plymouth Racecourse, Feb. 16 There is beautiful weather and a good, at tendance for the day^s t%ces. " FjBSpB Hpßpt^g— Napoleon 1, Sajtador 8, Paropoy §. Secrecy and &>ng *<of Pgwes alia started. King of powng HI, We" *—" . «ti& jb"- 1 * 1 .. z^»-s s: ' ... uUBDLES —Adam 1. St Hick 2, Raupo II 3. Nugget and Storm King also started. Storm King fell. Won easily, Time— 2.s4f . Dividend-- £2 14s. Tabanaki Cuf.— yedptte \.

IN GOOD DEMAND.

The Ashburton Publishing Company's book almanao for 1898 haa been m such demand that som.e pf the local booksellers haye been, twice sold out, and have had to obtain a. freßh supply. Persons requiring this excellent and useful BOOK OF REFERENCE & GENERAL INFORMATION should ge^.uro one immediately. Price—Six pence.

WEDDING

Wilsba-Berg.

I There was quite a nutter among the ' I feminine community to day, over the wedd -1 I ing of Miss Christie B.rg to Mr John Wilson, head of the well-known painting establish ment m Burnett street. Both bride ' and bridegroom are important) m ember b of the choir of their church, and for years the con ductors of it have leant upon Miss Berg'e magnificent soprano voice and tremendous ' capacity for woi k in musical preparation, as the stay and support of the choral service of the sanctuary. The wedding took place at half-pnst ten m the Church of the Holy Name, Very Rev. Father O'Donnell cod ducting the oeremouy and saying mass, while the inoideutal musio was played' by Mr Bryant King, organist, as well »a the wedding march of Mendelsohn, pealed out with efhot by Mr King an the wedding party left the church, which was crowdeu with friends of both families. The bride's classic beauty was set off to advantage by a dress of whi c » hinese silk, gracefully trimmed with ohiff n, and the orthodox veil and orange blossomß, surmounted all, while she carried a bt autiful shower bouquet, the gtf r of Mr E Samuels, of Christchurch. The bridesmaids were Miss Clara Berg and Miss Maggie Wilson, who were arrayed m pale green figured muslin, trimmed with white lace, and set off with pale green silk sashes, hats en suite. Mr James Wilson, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr Remur, an old Auhburton man, well known m the county when as acting as police trooper here ten years ago, as brother in-iaw of the bride, gave her away. The following dresses were worn by the bridal party: — Miss Barbara Berg, sister of the bride, looked very pretty m cream coloured oaahmere, relieved with oream satin, and a picture hat m keeping. Mis Remur, sister of the bride, wore cream ' si k, with lace trimmings, and a stylish blaok hat. Mre Berg's costume was of blaok silk, relieved with white satin, and bonnet to match. Miss Lilian Johns was a vision of graoe m ' white muslin and Valenciennes lace, with a pretty picture hat. Mrs Pearce was stylishly dressed m oream with cream silk trimmings. 1 Miss Lindsay m navy blue, with cream relief, and pretty hat was a chaste study m dress ing. Little Miss M. Remur, niece of the bride, wore a sweet frocking of brown velvet, cream silk relief, and picture hat with cream tips. Miss Nellie Cockle looked sweetly pretty m pink, as did also Miss M. Wilson m cream. Misb Bella Wilson's dress was of cream colored cloth, hat with graceful tips. After the mass, which followed the ceremony the parties "signed articles " for the voyage of life to-gether, and to Mr Bryant King's well played weddiug march took their way down the aisle, at the end of which they had to run the gauntlet of the usual rice showers, and drove to the new house just built for the bridegroom m Moore Street,, where the breakfast was laid, and at which Mr Remur presided, the usual toasts which give opportunity for the expression of good wishes b«ing heartily honored. The cake, which was a picture m itself, was the gift of Mr J. Young, of Timaru, an old friend of the Wilson family. The presents, which were very numerous, as well as of substantial value were laid out m one of the front looms, and were a picture m themselves. The bride and bridegroom left by the express, and were subjected to the usual attentions of rice, etc. The bride's going away dress was of dark myrtle green, relieved with piuk marvelleux silk, and a very pretty Tyrol hat.

SAD OCCURRENCE

A Young Nan Killed.

A distressing accident occurred on Tues day at Winelow to Mr Samuel Parish, a son of Mr R. Parish, of Wiliowby. The young man was carting ahingle on Mr Glddings' farm, and on passing through a gate was accidentally crushed between the wheel of the dray and the \,OkX, Dr Maude was summoned by those who were present, but th-; case was ee^n to be ulmoßt hopeless, aud the poor young fellow died to day. He was a promising young man and much liked, and his untimely end m the morning of his life is much to be deplored. It it almost needless to say that the family will receive the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends m this bereavement.

The next tale at the Methven yards will be held on Thursday 24th inst.

Mr James Mellor'a new advertisement is unavoidably held over, but it will appear to-morrow.

Synopsis or New advmrtisbmbnts. Tenders— R. Bird Coursing C.vb — Nominations. Volunteers— Shooting match. J S. Salek — New advertisement. Mrß Thomas — Public notice.) Permanent Buildi-»<? _ Society — Annual meeting. x '%j>. : "~~--'-. Town Clerk— Applica, renting Bhop

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THE ASHBOBION GtJABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1898,



The opening meeting of the Aahburton Coursing Club will be held on April 21. A notice te nomination, etc. , appears m this Wsue, ! Mrs C. E. Thomas notifies m our advertising columns that she has opened the restaurant m Tanored street* lately carried on m the name of Mr Healey, and she will supply meals at all hours. She is having aeveral/mportant improvements made on the {»laoe, of whioh further notice will be given attr,



GREAT REDUCTIONS, 1 GREAT REDUCTIONSJ FLETCHER BROS. I 100 100 SO ib BAGS OF SloJlr ?L" "•?: lO ° tt B4OS I(h »" f "»» I o\j> ID B4OS OF FLOUR 6i 6a per bag StOO lb BAGS 21l p«ta«. ■ 100 c a ses H,gheat Teat KEROSENR, Water White, W*d pci r tfaTSs 6d per c»e 1 200 cases splendid Currant... 4^d per Ib 2>b tin Gulden Syrup 6W ncr tin I 100 boxes English wax candles 6a per lb by 50 boxes New Ss .".' 6*d per lb I ock n a  , the box 250 boxes Electric BterineCan< lies 4d ncr lb ■ 25 boxes Cornflour, lb packets 3d per lb 5 ca.ee Pmt Worcester Sauce 8d bar h£?U ■ 5 cases Sardine,, *& per tin * per dozen 10 cases Morten's Fresh HSn« 61d «er iin 1 5 oases Morton Kippered * 3 cases Bloater Paste .. SJd* pc? S 1 10 I^TorVon kippered *" * f ZZ^Z™^™ M*" * 1 8 «S£ sca^D 3 ried-peache 8 ." ff *£** I 20 oases 2*lb tins preserved r 20 cwt Waging Soda. . . Id wl lb' I J r !l wk-V t," - Wd per tin 10 doz Bengeris Food .. la lldi»r tui ■ 5 owt pure White- Pepper ... U2dperlb 3 cwt Fry's Cocoa .. .. i"did SS IS I f^T^R^M o^ " Hd per tin 5 tons Japan Rice ll? pSJ h I 5 owt Van Houten'a Cocoa ... 3« 3d per lb 10 tons Fine Salt . . § «.? n«? I 50 dozen Milkmaid milk 8d * Pickling Spioe .. I." 2s P per lb m P er * m , - 7s6dperdo7i 10 caska Whiting .. ..id LJ lb 10 tona Rook Salt 5s 6d per owt Goutts' Acetic Acid .. i lid pS J'oWwg Vwigar from .. Is 6d gallon „ bottle Calvert T « Carbolic Powder  lib tins lOd Eno's Fruit Salt . . . . Zi 3d per bottl. Holloway'B and Oookle» Pills 1* 4i per box LeibigVi Extract Meat . . la 9d per jar R«iTo ß^ " •' 2s 9d bottle Household Esaeuce of Rennet*. Bdperbottle Hj M J»« - .. lalldperjar Hood's Sarsaparillla .. 4a Bda bottlj Fluid Magneßia . . . . 1« per bottle Maori Kits from 4d each Ayer s Sarsaparella . . . . 4s 8d bottle 2lb tins Treacle 6d per tin Ply Papers 6d per dozen DUCHESS TEA, Is 9d per Io by 51b or 101 b tins-Better than any 2s 44 tea m the market (Used by Mbs Mobton at her well-known Refreshment Roon», East street. PRESERVING SEASON. PRESERVING SEASON. X6OO bags MILLAQUiN CANE SUGAR, 14a per 701 b ba«. Mason s Improved PRESERVING JARS, halt-gallon, 7a per dozen n^ i m S^ ved PRESERVING JARS, Quarts, 5s 9d per dozen JELLY JARS with LIDS 5*6.1 per dozen nests lib Glass Jars, with Screw Lids, 2s 9d per dozen ; 2lb Glass Jars with Screw Lids 3s 9d per dozen lib Glass Jara, lipped, 2i 6d per dozen ; 2lb Glass Jars, lipped, 3s 6d per dozen Brasß Prcaerving Kettles from 6s 6d each F CKOCKEBY, GLASS, AND CHINA DEPAKTMENtf PRINTED TOILET SETS, Fall Size, 10a 6d per set * Splendid Line Tumblere. 2s 6d p-r dozen I Butter Dishes from 6d each < jrlasa Sweets (Pretty Patterns) 4d each I Children's Mugs, 3d each Pie Steamers, 4d each Chma Eggs, Is per dozen 90 dozen Ironstone Cups and Saucers, 3e 9J I Quart Glaas Jugs, Is 6d each per dozen Japanese Teapots from lid each Quart Ruby Glass Jugs, 2s 6d each Brown Teapots from 7d each bpnng Balances, lid each 21 pieces Tea Sets, printed and cilt, 7a lid 21 pieces Tea Bets, white and gold, 7s 6d per set AND ALL OTHER GOODS AT I6wEST PRICES. I COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE TRADE. I — Notice to Our Country Customers — Kindly Note our REMOVAL to those Commodious Preiniiea (the finest m Canter" bury) recently occupied by Mr Henry Zander. FLETCHERT BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOKES, East Street, ABhburton, and High Street, Ohriatchurch. \ P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24 BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY /""I RE AT ANNUAL SALE of Surplus Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS, COMMENCED ON SATURDAY, Jan v ary 1 5. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. ANDREW ORE. MY NEW WALL PAPERS JUST TO BL;A N r>. •pvRAWIN&.ROOM, DINING-ROOM, AND PANEL CEILING PAPERS A SPECIALTY. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, 11 ASHBURTON. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW "OEGS to notify tint he has REMOVED to Premises lately occupied by MESSRS L. F. ANDREWFS &G. J, NEILL. - I Fiiedlander's Corner, -'* EAST STREET.



John Orr & Co. B B ? 3 John Orr & Co. FURTHER REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER:— FLOUB, TEA, SUGAB, KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. A f\ TONS FLOUR, ROLLM'S BEST, 2001bs, 21s d. f)A TONS Fjour > Rollit's Beat, lOOlbs, 4i\J lla 3d 1 A TONS Flour, Rollit's Best, 50lbs, 1U 5a 9d Oft TONS SUGAR, Pure Cane, 701bs, 4/0 15i3d QOO BOXES TEA » Pure Ce y |on » la 6d QAA CASES KEROSENE, Hißhest fC\J\J Test, 6s 3d per tin ; case, 12a 6d &r\ BOXES RAISINS, 6Jd per lb £ /~\ CASES New Curtants, 4&d per lb 600 Oases GENERAL GROCERIES as under :— Colonial Candles . . 4d per lb. English Parafine Caudlea 6ilperlb Rock Salt  . . 5a per owe WathiDg Soda . . Id per lb Golden Syrup . ., 6d per 21b tin Maori Kits .. .. 3d each Japan Rice . . « , 2Jd per lb Whiting  .. ldperlb Coutta' Acetic Acid . . Is 8.1 per bottle Hood's Barsaparilla . . 4a per bobtle Household Essence of Renuett  «* 6d Pure White Pepper . . Is Neave's food.. .. lOJd Calverb'a Carbolic Powder, 9d Hollo way's and Cockle'a Pills, la 3d Fluid of Magnesia . . 9d per bottle Bovril . . . . . . Is 9d Fly Paper . . . . 5d per dozen 50 cases Salmon . . 7d per tin Fry's Coooa . . . . la 4d per lb Van Houten'a Coooa . . 3a 3d per lib tin Milkmaid Milk . . . . 7d per tin Cornflour 3d per ltj Essence of Lemon . . 6cl Worcester Sauce, pints Sd per bottle Essence of Coffee - .. 10£ d Sago .*  .. l^dperlb TobacQO, Nubian squares 4s 6d per lb Qatrneal, per 251 b bag . . 8a Sd ! Sicily Almonds . . Is 2d ?igs » 8d | Muscatels .. ... 8d Jordon Almonds .., J£a 3d Mixed Peel   8d 2|lb tins preserved fruit lOd Lemon Squash, English Is 3d Lemon Juice, English ... Is 3d Sardines ... ..  4id p«r tin Fresh Herrings . ... 6|d per tin Herrings and Tomato sauce, lOd per tin Pressed Hops, per lb ... Is 4d Epos' Fruit Salt . . 3s 3d per bottle Ground Ginger Is4dperlb Anchovy Paste 8d per tin Citrate of Magnesia . . la per bottle Sheeps Tonguea, best .., lQd per tin &f\f\f\ YAJRDS WIRKNETXING, OUUU 2J per yard. FOR IHE TfRUIT QEABON— Glass Jara 2a 6d, 3a 6d per dozen Mason's Screw Top Porcelain Lined Jars, Pints 4b 6J, Quarts 5s 6d, half-gallon 6* 9d per dozen Kenrick's Beat Eoamelled Maslin Kettles 8 quarts 6s, 10 quarts 7s 6d, 12 quarts 8a 6d Brass Maslin Kettles, drop handles — 2 gallon 7a, 2.J gallonß lla 6d, 3 gallons 13s 6d Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, 2a 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4a. John Orr & Co.



T. Buliook. :b FOR SALE. .4 /"lOTTAGE and yectionß, Cox Btreet E>tsr, - V^ numbered 807 and 808. On SOB there "jis a 4 roomed cottage, etc. The property ie y J to be sold as a whole or separately. Offers are invited as the owner is leaving the district. Very easy terma oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. 10 LE T. " COMMODIOUS PREMISES. "I f\B /^D PER Week. Suitable foi A.\J O sale room aud bicycle, expert premises, fronting East Street, main thoroughfare, and adjoining Mr Jameß, butcher. T. BULLOCK. _______ NEAR THE C.iNTiDRBTJUY MILLS, LOTS 77 ami 78, euch containing £-acre being ptwt of block known as Walsh's, aud near the Canterbury Mills. Terms if required. A^ply to _^ T. BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE, HAMPSTEAD. j£QQ PRICE of Lot 75, containing oV/W/W i-aore, well situated and having nearly 2 chains frontage on Cambrfdge Street. T. BULLOCK. T~O those wanting BUILDING SITES within the Borough, the following Town Seotions are for sale at the prioes named : — T.S. 780, Peter Btreet, £36. T.S. 816, Aitken street east, £12 10s. T.S. 739, Wills street east, good land, nice Bite 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 10a. OD.S. 1161, Wills street wesb £21. T.S. 818, Aitken 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. MES. C. E. THOMAS TTAS taken over the RESTAURANT m TANCRED STREET, lately ocoupied by Mr Hbaley and will suppply MEALS AT ALL HOURS. ' MRS THOMAS respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage. 2 115 "BILLIARDS. "TI/TR ROBERT HILL has become Lesse of the Commercial Hotel BILLIARD ROOM J which has been reupholstered aud decorated, thus making it one of the BEST AND MOST COMFORTABLE ROOMS IN CANTERBURY. ( Mr Hill has had a Urge experience m this I connection and hopss to receive a fair shate of patronage. j TooTTpaius ; op I BOOTS AND SHOES J TO PICK FROM. ] Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. , JAMES UELLOB, i TANCRED STREETj J MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA EQQT BTOJJR- ) »JHE J*yßL*** * BQOT BENEFIT Second to none m Canterbury I FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. I Pronounoed by the Aahburton Public to B | give wonderful value for little money. J I gjesslj I I For IE, I . •.•>■ J LADIES' RINGS I KEEPERS And I KNOT RINGS. ' Gold Watches Silver Watches QOLD yW SILVER CHAINS IST Brooches, &c. E. 1 k^OUJI gatmllll



f VSTanted, _ SHOOTING MATCH— RifIe Volunteer —To-morrow, 17th inst,, at 2 p.m. ,2 11< A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAI J\. SOCIETY.— AnnuaI Show, Februarj 24. Keep your Flowers, Fruit, and Vege tables for above. Liberal prizes. 28C A PPLICATIONS are invited for renting J\. Shop m Kast Street. Pdrtioulars from the Town Clerk, where applications stating rental will be received till 1 p.m. on A*«n- day, the 21st inst). 2 112 Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST- CHURCH RACES. T7IXCURSION tickets to Christchuroh t^j will be i-sued at Timaru and all stations north thereof, on the 17th and IBih February, and at Aehburton and all stations north thereof, on the 19th February, also, available for return till the 21st February. Fares, 2d per mile first olass, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only. The journey Tiuat be Btarted on the date of the purchase >f the ticket, and may be broken after the irst 25 miles. The evening train from Ohristchuroh for i^Bh burton and Methven will leave Chriat- shurch at 5 15 p.m. on the 18th and 19th, md run 30 minutes later than timetable imes throughout. !9l BY ORDER. Tenders. TENDERS^' "FENDERS wanted for the Purchase of 1_ the Balance of the BOOK DEBTS of he Late firm of Mitchell & Turner. Tenders to be m by the 21st February, 898. Conditions may be seen at the office of ths nderaigned. ALBERT ROBERTS, 102 Ashburton, TENDERS. PENDERS are invitpd for BUILDING L HOUSE on N.E. Belt for Mr E. J. raighead. Plans and Specifications may be en at my office, Burnett Street. Tenders ose on SATURDAY, 26tb February at p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily scepted. R. BIRD. 113 Architect. Friedlandei Bros., Limited. nrr c abk buyers 07 HEAVY BKIGHT OATEN SHUAF OHAJbF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited JT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF r HEAT RYEGRASSg OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORN SACKS. nrr c are now landing, ex "CRAXGWAXR" Our this Season's Supply oi 1200 BALES OP FULL SIZE AND FULL '.WEIGHT COBNSACKS, 7hioh we offer ex our Aehburton, Tinwald or Lyndhurst Stores, at Farmers will no doubt appreciate iur keeping prices of theiy fecjuire- uenss down by giving us their Liberal Jupport. WEDLANDiR BROS. XJMITEJ), DAVID THOMAS ~~ al* cade HORSE FAIR, FRIDAY, PJBJTOAEY 26. 1899, Tx/T V NEXT SPBCIAL HORSE BALE will be held on the above date and fixture. Entries now being taken. D. THOMAS, , 2 42 Auctioneer. "Rambler" Bicycle. /CYCLISTS AND OTHERS INTEN] ING TO INVEST IN: A MACHIN CALL AND INSPECT THE "R AMBLER." THE STRONGEST AND BE! FINISHED MACHINE MADI D. THOMAS, AGENT 1 UB



PUBLIC N6£__ x 2S A SHBURTON /HOORSJNG /^ILUB OPENING DAY, CHURSDAY,"aPRIL 21, 1898 SX. LEGE R 5 for Puppies, at 22s 6d each; 2s 6d to no the funds. Nominations of 5s close on TUESDAY, February 28. oi Second Payment, 7s 6d, on THURSDAY, m lA&rch 31st. Final Payment on TUESDAY, April 19th, S >flOa. Entries to be made with - G. J. NEILL, Hon Sec, » or W. J. SHEARMAN, J 116 Efonl "Treasurer. ASHB^RTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHE TWENTY • (D BIRD ANMUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held at the Society's New Office, Tancred Street, on MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1898, At Three O'clock m the Afternoon. Business : 1. To receive the Directors' Report for the year ending 1897-8. 2. To elect two Directors m the room o 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 Direo'ora. EDWARD STEPHENS, 8 11? Manager.



. Understand Messrß John Orr * Co. are the successful tenderers for supplies to the Ashburten Hospital, including iron": fongery, grpper^ef, crockery and. glassware, hit old established firm evidently intends io"keep pace with the times. ' ThVa^tention of fruit growers intending to exhibit at the coming Horticultural Show, is directed to an omUsipn \v glasses 103 and 10Q (open olasses]t, which should feia ',-198, "apples, twelve dewert, one yariety ; fO9, apples, twelve cooking, one variety. Entries close on Tuesday next. The following are the handicaps for the swimming races, wh^ch wjll \afce place m the, Domain hath to-morrow;— 3o Yards f gee for hoyi, under 15 years -O, Mayo, A. MeCullum, A. Kelly, eqri A. Sparrow, W. Berg, 1 sec } R. G. Simpson, 2 seos ;H. Braddell, 3 seos. The boys race under 12, and the springboard dive will be port entry. Vb9#rt race will atart at 5 p.m.