THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

The Recall of Marchand. France Baying Horses. Patriotic Scottish Canadians. Movements of Warships m Chinese Waters. United Preas Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. i London, November 1 Sir H. H. Fowler, speaking at Wolverhampton, said the policy of the Government was the policy of the Empire. The Pall Mall Gazette says it is unlikely that France will risk the re-opening of the Fashoda question, and meanwhile Great Britain is ready for any unfavourable turn afiairs may take. She must sit quiet and firm, and a solution of the difficulty cannot long be delayed. London, November 2 M. Blowitz, the Times Paris corres pondent, says the relations between France and England are very delicate, Mr W. H. Fisher, a junior Lord of the Treasury, and Ministerial whip, speaking at Fulham, stated he had seen despatches showing that the French Government had recalled Major Mar chand. Mr Akers-Douglas, First Commis sioner of Works, speaking at Beal, said that Great Britain was willing to negotiate for the delimitation of the Nile and Congo basins, making the Nil© free fco French commerce. Paris, November 1 Eclair alleges that Great Britain's arming is intended to intimidate the powers against re-opening the Egyptian question. November 2 Several French newspapers declare that Franca will refuse to negotiate, but will await a favourable opportunity of re opening the whole Egyptian question. Cairo, November 1 An Egyptian battalion has been sent to Fashoda. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 3, 9-15 a-m, Guardian Office 9 25 a-m Paris, November 2 France is buying 3000 horses m Hungary. Tictoria (B.O.), November 2. A thousand Scottish Canadians m British Columbia have offered their services as volunteers m the event of war. Reoaived Wakapuaka November 3, 11 a-m., Guardian Office 11-26 a-m Shanghai, November 2 c The British warships at "Weihaiwei have been got ready for sea, and the warships at Chefoo are coaling with the utmost despatch. Cairo, November 2 The Egyptian Government intend to gpend £300,000 m the construction of a railway from Atbara to Khartoum. Paris, November 2 Is is semiofficially affirmed here that France has evacuated Fashoda without making any demands. The Paris papers hint that the Sultan will reopen the Egyptian question.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

The Budget.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Cbpyrighb

Sydney, November 2 Mr Reid delivered his Budget m the Assembly this evening. The revenue for the year was £9,482,000, being £245,000 above the estimate. The principal Bources of the increase were lands, £93,000; railways, £61,000 ; post-office, £15,000 ; and Customs, £57.000. The actual expenditure wae £9,475,000, £83,000 above the estimate. He Baid that ib would be necessary to increase tl.e expenditure this year under the various h-adiDgs, and estimated thab ib would require £9,681,000, while the revenue could only be estimated at £9,433,000. He wan, therefore, regretfu'ly compelled to increase the taxation. He intended to rointroduce the measure doubling the probate duty which Hie Legislative Council had rejected last session. The balance would be obtained by the imposition of i 3d per Ib on tea, the retention of the duty | on chicory, coffee, and cocoa, and the imposition of £3 per ton on rice. The duty on augar would be retained while articles m the manufacture of which ' sugar was need, such as bisouitß, jam, potted fruits, confectionery, and preserves, would pay the duties enforced prior to June 30. The Premier declared that bub for bad seasons it would have been absolutely un necessary to impose inoreased taxation. He bad selected the duties which would not confuse the Federal question. It was his deliberate belief that federation would be an accomplished faob within twelve months. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 3, 9.30 a.m, Guardian Office 10-15 am Sydnby, November 3 The new duties came as a surprise to commercial circles, bub are generally well reoeived. In the Assembly Mr Lyne said he would oppose the tea duty, bub could say nothing against the others, which wore an unauthorised appropriation of his own policy. If Mr Reid chose to be a protectionist, so mnoh the better for the Opposition, so much the worse for the Premier's previous views and professions, A considerable section of the ireetrade party are dissatisfied.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Presß Association — By Eleotrio

Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 3, 9,25 a-m, Guabdian Office 9-25 a-m The Plague. Vienna, November 2 The Emperor has decorated Nurse Huchegger, who is recovering from the plague after nursing Dr Koch and other victims.

Crete.

Oandia, November 2

If the Turkish garriscn is not with drawn by Friday the Admirals 'of the foreign fleets will leave the island and the responsibility of the situation will rest with the Sultan, who has sent another note to the Powers, claiming the right to maintain a small garrison m Crete as a tribute to his other prerogatives.

By-Election

London, November 2

The by-election for the North Fermanagh seat m the House of Commons resulted m the return of Mr Arehdale, Unionist, by a majority of 477.

Twentieth Century Thanks Offering Washington, November 2 The Episcopalian Church m America is raising a fund of four million pounds as a twentieth century thanks offering.

Australian.

Reoeived Wakapuaka November 3, 9-15 a.m. Guabdian Office 10-15 a-m. Severe Eruptions. Sydney, November 3 During her cruise the Mildura visited Lopier Island, the scene of severe eruptions on July 23, which destroyed all vegetation and wrecked the native villages The inhabitants had to flee for their lives. A stream of lava, 200 feet wide, reached the sea. Bank Directors' Trial. Brisbane, November 3 At the trial of the Bank directors evidence was given that the directors had overdrawn accounts which, with a few exceptions, had doubled themselves, owing to the non-payment of interest.

Latest Items.

BOfKMAKEES PBOSECOIBD. — A Press Association wire from Dunedin (pub m at 2.10 this afternoon) says that the proseoution of the bookmakers was proceeding — that agftinatMoaa being taken first. Ib tran spired that the police had supplied witnesses with money to make investments.

The Recent Show. — The following are the winners of the most points prizes at the recent show : — The President, £5 5s for most points m English Leioeßters— Mr J. M. Furze, 12 points. J. Grigg, Esq., £7 7s, and Messrs Friedlander Bros. £3 3a for most points m draught horses, and J. Bonifant, Eaq, £1 Is for most points m any Beotion of the show— Messrs J. Small and T.Taylor tie at 23 points eaoh. Messrs Friedlander Bros. £2 2s for most points m light horpt wotjom r MrG.B,RbodM,I4pQIqU,

ttife ABHBPBTOJS GdARBIAN: T&tJBSDAi, NOVEMBER S, 18^8



SEASONABLE GuODS AMD PICNIG DELICACIES. FLETCHER BROS. TTAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies: 1 «nd Ub Uns Pr ePP JSW? Si tins Corned Bee£ 2b tins Corßed Multon 81b UU S tawed Tr?r« b " 8 IS S" £ ° aSt MubtoQ 2lb tiDB Roaßt Beef 2ilb t?n B IW?v5 P ? v tinß Bra wn 2 * ] li lina Prewved Peache, lib tins Prf.T 1 if M v J'£ tIDB hih Sao ' B Bc 2i.b tins Preserved Apricot 1 and lib SE Prl. Jn i, J.t fci ° 8 Oxfcrd Sa " s l « e I b tins Cambridge S*ua» acd OrL P A eßerved Dack I b t»n« Goose ia J,My lib tins Geitmn Saosa^e llbt&SSu^tPadding ™>r o t oß6hetyVad - llbt S,^ e ) PUddl^ Slm«J s i aHer " D 8" ln £ oma t° S«uee. Oockta,l Salmon, Naba Bay Hftlmon, Salmpn Cutlefca, Oroßae and Blaokwell'a Btoater P*ate, Anohovy p a8 te f Ham and Chicken, etc., Auckland SUr Brand Mullet, MarahaU'a Red Herrings, Paten's «2sr rm. , n Chutney Sauce, 40 , 4c, 40. 9& Ihe above Canned Goodi are of the Best Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed Fresh and Sound. SHEEP SETTING, . FOWL NETTING, w . . CHICKEN NETTING, Etc. NeTtinaiJV 11 " "Wived a Shipment of 1O M.il e » (17,600 y 8 rd«) of Wire befor^^f uyingTe'wh'ere: ™ V for .^ antitieß Got our Votalion. ROLMtK "JnPBB M O iT el 9^ JT^" to be Sold at Breat8 reatl y red « oe <J Rates. l^lSn a i* U A PR , B , M 5 ,? OLLER FLOUR at le S8 than Whole% R le Pricet. MilLqmn and Auckland No 1 Cane Sugar ab Rock Bottom Prices. Highest Tert OatmeXfßpX J » p hriflt ° bu {; ch Advertised Pricea. Timaru and WiLShS be*rd a 7d a pelt SiSithSSC ' tHe moßt eC ° nOmiCal ™iD the Market ' U EdRTHJUNWAIIE, CHINA WaBB, & GLASBWARE DEPAKTMtNT , DINNER WAKfc AND TEA WARE. Note the Address— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, E^ST STRKET, ASHBURTON, AND .HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale and| Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. SPRING 1898 SUMMER iqi | VTT7"E Beg to a Ivisr- our Customers and the Public generally that eftcb Department m our Establishment; ia now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing- Deparfment Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilc'otheand Linoleum?, together with full rangeß of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes m Carpet Squares, Ruga and Mat a. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a viait, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Ia replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies are cordially invired to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MEROERY COUNTERS (The chie^attraction la the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stock of Suiting; Tweeda. — () We ara m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as wall as possible. If yon give us your patronage we will deeervo it. She best service only c&n do this. We try to make a better service impossible. ' (25" We find that the detranda made on onr Dressmaking Depar' trust make ib compuliory for us to deoline to make up Co&tumes other than thoso parch; sed at oar Establi ■hment. MITCHELL & TURNER. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GEEAT REDUCTIONS. (o) FLOUR REDUCED J3S lOs per Ton KEROSENE „ 3s per Case SOAP „ J3s per Box TEA „ 3d per lb HAMS AND BACON— A Choice lot of Sides, Rolls, and Hams/guaranteed grain fe!, Try it. OALIFORNIAN FRUITS— Just Landed, Pears, Peaches, Aprioots,|>hich will be found delicious, and Cheaper than freih ft ait. — (o) A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK, 1 :— ACIDS, ALMONDS, ARROWROOT, BARLEY, BLUE, BAKING POWDER, BOVRIL. BISCUITS, OARRAWAY SEEDS, CANDLES, COFFEE, CURRIE POWDER, CURRANTS, CREAM of TARTAR. CORNFLOUR, COCOA, CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT . PIGS, GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS, KEROSENE LIME JUICE, JAMS, MARMALADE, MATCHES, MUSTARD, OATMEAL, RAISINS, SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BICE, SULPHUR, SHEEP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, STARCH, SALT, SOAP, Etc,, Etc. {JOHN ORR~AND CO., JEAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



"c DRESS AMD FASHION. 16 S, SUMMER 1898. i ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF SPRTNG AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOT79ES, SUNSHADES , CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DRBBB GOODS ITS GREAT VARIETY j 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets, 100 dozen Man's New Scarve3 and Bows, lovely shades. Men's Shirts, Ojllars, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order from 70s. j Carpets, Liueolums, Floorcloths. t Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots|an<J Shoes i INSPECTION INVITED, ANDREW ORR. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — JLadies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated " CRESCENT" Bicycles, INCLUDING MUDGUARDS, LAMP, & BELL. niHEBE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with X all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the beßb value ever offered to i he Publio. SHEEP SHEARS. .SHEEP frHSAB'. i WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of > *.JB. A. & TradOH Unionists* And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHUROH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Platt d Ware, Cutlery, Spoona and Forks. CKOCK&RYWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT I MKB/OHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. elephooQ No 53 Specialties For A. and P. Show f "THE CORNER" HAS THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF NEWEST GOODS IN ASHBURTON. "VISITORS' From the Country are Invited to Inspeot the Lateßt Novt Isles in— CREAM AND WHITE CYCLING GLOVES NEWEST PRINTS AND GINGHAMS NEWEST SAILOR HATS NEWEST BLOUSES NEW SUNSHADES PRETTY VEIL NET 3 LATEST TRIMMED MILLINERY SILK MIXTURES FOR BLOUSES STYLISH CHIFFONS AND LACES WHITE AND CREAM FABRIC GLOVES LATEST STYLES m Ohildran'a and LBdiet* SHOES, at Speoial Low Prices. W, H. COLLIER, "THE CORNB R." G. D. H. HEFFORD, Manager. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKsfiSTANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. (x) TPTTAf* -pn The Teachers, Students, Pocket, Family, and the Canter- h) I Jr)_|_j_|jjJ^ # "~~"bury Bibles, various sizes and Bindings. Prayers and Hymns, Churoh Praise, Sankey'a Hymns— Latest Editions. -Ty r\S\J7~ Ci Latesb Works at Published Prjces for Cash. Libiariea cup- Y~J\ /\ JIV.Q« plied with any works procured from London, America, or else- where aa quickly as possible. A good selection of Reward Books, Standard and Poetical Works m stock. CRICKET, TENNIS, CROQUET, AKD HOCKibY, Material from Best London Makers TOYS. ToTs. TOYS. Til A TCTSWT /^ f^f^T^Q ALBU MS, Photo Frameß, Writing J i\.l\ (j X VJT \J\JU>^» Desks, Worfe Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. -« /i-TTriT/^j THE Wickenß Federal Australian and Victoria Albums jyl IJ kTSXvJ«~~~ Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. •y-v-f A TVT/^\C< Brimsmead and Sons, Haake, Wagner, Hopkinson, ColUrd rIAIX ViO« and Collard, Spaefche, Go« and Kallman, and others. Cash or Terms. Agent for Milner and Thompson. r\-T\/->{ A TVTCJ Tne Needham, Bell, Chicago Company, New England V^JLVvX-A-JIN O» Company, and others. From 1O» upward!. Terms from 10s per month. /TfT/^T TjICJ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices foi U X VjLl H*O- CASH.— Cycle Extras. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES



Entertainments. A CONCERT will be given by th Ashton Singing Clasß, under l\ Ba-.on of Luwelwn (. wkn, a«BJsted b Ashb"tton AnmtsurH, m the Fleming' o Schoolroom on FRIDAY, November 4, at p.m. Tickets la, A Drag will lea\ McCormick'a Stables at 6 30 for the cor venience of performers. 11 1 LO.L.ro 23. riIHE Annual SOCIAL and DANCE wil X be held m the Orange Ball on FBIDAY NEXT, 4th int, ab 8 p.m. 11 l r e7w. hanmer. E. W. HANMEK I HATE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that 1 shall be represented at theStock Salei held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to aot as my Auctioneer. Anj 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 offioea whioh I have been m for the pasb Bix years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the egenoiei already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1898. W OOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mee's Btore8 tore m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool whioh may be entrusted to me. The First Sale will be held on DECEMBER 2nd, and nil Wool should Jbe forwarded by the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Wool packs and Twine at Lowest Current Ratee, E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 108 Auctioneer. NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. NIOOLL,] [L. A. NICOLL: AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN! ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROUMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'olook noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrano by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVER* SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods 'placed our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT "AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtell, Wachsmann & Co., Christohuroh, and have now on hand a supply of . Colonial Grown Ryegrasa, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Alao, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc, grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lioooln, England* WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Chrittchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Lifcfcle'a Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley'B Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicyoleß. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums oOTrust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per oenb.j Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. LIMITED; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suib any description of Boil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. > SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bro!3. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS b FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to oonaign Sheop or their own account) can book space at an] b» time to suit their own convenience, by- corn 8) munioating with us. ' 8 NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 3! Smoiw Ntw V«nuj



1.0.0. F., M U. THE NEXT MEETING of the Loy.l Ashburton Lodge will bo held 'JO- NIGHT, THURSDAY, 3rd insc, on account of the HftU being engaged for Friday 4th, Members please note. B BAKER, N.G. 11 26 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, c'auaes 5 and 6, that the Aehburton Domain will be Bet apart for the Ariel Bicycle Club's Sports on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of Novenv ber prox., on which day charges will be made for admiaßion thereto on the following eoale, viz :— FOR BACH ADULT ... One Fhilling FOR EACH HORSE ,_ One Stalling FOR EACH TRAP .„ One Shilling CHARLKB RKID, Chairman Aehburton Domain Board Oolober 26, 1898. 10 230 SPECIAL. NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGB TO ANNOUNCE he has Becured the Store and Premises lately ocoupied by the Eclipse Bicyole Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER OP WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc., Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRIOES. 10 195 ASHBURTON No 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edwabd Gatks, Francis Scrint, J. H. Paulino, 6. R. Anderson, H. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Fbedk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp. BANKERS : The Bank of Australasia, ABhburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, AahburtOD. THE Offioe of the Society will be open to take Entriea on TUESDAY, Novem- ber 1, 1898. 10 247 _____ GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. Croydon, Gore, New Zealand. CAPITAL— «BOOO, m 8000 Shares of £1 each. 2350 of these issued to Vendors m pay- ment for Claim, Water Rights, etc. The Balance- 5650— offered to the Public. Bxnkera— National Bank of New Zealand, Invercargill. Solicitor— W V H Hall, Esq., Invercargill Secretaries — Otway Bros, Invereirgill Consulting Engineer— Robert Hay, Eeq M. Inst. C E F G L, Dunedin ,f CH Harvey, Dnnedin Brokers-! Ollivier Bros, Christchuroh \ Charles Ward, Ashburton For Prospectus, Plans, and full information Apply to CHARLES WARD, Authorised Agent antl Broker for 10 244 * Ashburton Dintriot. FARM SEEDS, Direct from Carter, London TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, ALSO COLONIAL CLOVER, RYEGRASB, AND COCKSFOOT, m large or small quantities, at greatly reduced rates. GARDEN SEEDS of best quality ab lowest rates. BEST BRANDS TEA reduoed 6d per lb j below original marked prices. j Oatß, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduced. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. 10_8 T7K)R RELIABLE MACHINES at Lowesb Prices go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET. FOB the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works. _» First-olasß Models to seleob from. FOR Bioyoleß on the Easiesb Terms go t< THE Eclipse Cycle Works. JEN QUIRI JESS I]NVIXJPS_> FOR thorough Repairs ab Shortes Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR the best selection of Cycle Acoeßsoriei including Inflators, Bells, Saddles, Hand! Ban, Grips, Pedalß, Chains, Chain Wheel Cranks, Lamps, Lubricating and Burnit Oils, Chain Lubrioant, etc., go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works 9 TANORED STREET.



Wanted. WANTED Known— An Entertainment m aid of St. Andrew's Church, Tin. wald, ie to be held m the Templar Hall, November 4, at 8 p.m. Doora open at 7 30. Admission, la ; children 6d. 11 12 T\ AHLI AS now ready. G rand collection— JLs \ 6s per dozen ;new varieties — la to 2s each. B adding Plants, Pot Plants — T. Pitt, Smithfield Nursery. 11 9 SOUVENIR Views of Aahburton, oon- taining forty-three views of the Domain, Principal Streets, Public Build- ings, Mount Peel, Bush Scene at Springbum, and Types of New Zealand Nature. The Album is well got up, and just the thins; to send to friends at Home or elsewhere. Price, 1b 6d. Published by H. M. Jones. y— i 1 1 — »— i LECTURE. PRESBYTERIAN CHUROH. THE REV. JAMES GIBB, of Dunedin, will lecture m the Orange Hall on FRIDAY, 18th Inst , At 8 o'clock, on "Scottish Characteristics as delineated m the writings of lan MacLaren." Admission— 6d. 11 29 DAVID THOMAS. " AROA DE. SATURDAY, "NOVEMBER 5. MR D. THOMAS has received inatruc- tions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell— ITIP DRAY* 1 S.F. Plough, Lead- Ing and Shaft Harness. Sale at 12 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS, 11 28 Auctioneer. ARCADE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, SALE OF IMPLEMENTS, Etc. MR D. THOMAS will sell by Publio Auction, on aocount of various Clientß, the following Implements :— Ploughs, Harrows, Drills, Cultivators, Drays, Binders, Combine &, Elevator, Slippers, etc. Sale at 12 o'olock. D. THOMAS, 11 22 Auctioneer. AROADB. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898. MY Next HORSE FAIR will be hel on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIBT CHURCH A. & P. SHOW & RACES, & PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY. AT 2d per mile first class, minimum 4b, Id per mile second class, minimum 2s, i mileage counted one way only. Tickets at these fares will be issued to Christchurch from Timaru, Culverden, and intermediate stations from the sth to the 11 bh November, and from Ashburton, Culverden, and inter- mediate stations on the 12th also. Stations n branches between the points named are acluded m both cases. Excursion tickets at he same rates will be issued from any tation to any station on the llurnnui-Bluff eotion on the 7th, Bth, and 9th November. Ml available for return till* the 22nd November. The journey must be started on he date of the issue of the ticket m every iase, and may be broken after the first 25 niles. Fuller particulars m posters. LI 20 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRIBTCHURCH RACES. /^"\N the 7th November a train will leave \J Timaru for Christchurch at 6.30 a.m., and be due from Rangitata ab 7.40, Hindi 8.11, Winslow 8 26, Tinwald 8.37, Ashbur- ton 8.55, taking passengers for Chris t oh urcb only from Timaru, Ashburton, and inter' mediate stations, and will return fron Christchuroh at 7.25 p.m., setting dowt passengers at the same stations only. On the 7th, 9tb, and 12th November, thi evening train from Christchuroh for Ash barton and Methyen will start at 6.10 p.m. and run thirty minutes later than timetabl times. CYCLING SPORTS "AT ASHBURTON November 9fch. The 11.55 a.m. train from Timaru to Abli burton will run on the 9 oh, and a train fror Ashburton to Timaru at 5.45 p.m., runnin 1 hour 50 minutes later than the times of th afternoon train on Tuesday. The train t Mount Somers branch on the 9th will «tat from Ashburton at 5.30 p.m., and run 6 minutes later than timetable timea. On the 9th November a train will lea\ Ashburton for Timaru at 7.15 a.m., Tinwal 7.23, Winelow 7.33, Hinds 7.49, Remgital 8.19. Exourilan Urea m ftlreidy notified.