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United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapu&ka Nov. 18, 9 20 a m, Guardian Office 9-52 a-m. The Sovereignty of the Philippines, 'Madtid, Novpmber 17 The Spanish peace commissioners bave refused to discuss the question of the sovereignty of the Philippines, and propose arbitration for an interpretation of the reference made to the Philip pines m the protocol drawn up for the consideration of the peace com missioners. The Czar's Disarmament Conference Vienna, November 17 It is stated that the Czar's disarma ment conference will merely be of a preparatory nature. Despatching" Troops. London, November 17 The British War Office is despatching 500 troops to reinforce the garrisons at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Esquimalt, British Columbia. Warships for Russia. St. Petersburg, November 17 Buesia is ordering two warships, each of 12,674 tons. Cable Station. Washington, November 17 America has offered to purchase one of the Caroline Islands for a cable ■tation.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio

Telegraph — Copyright.

Rteeived Wakapuaka, Nov. 18, 10.12 a.m. Guabdian Office 10.53 a-m. Paris; November 15 Two advocates will be sent to Cayenne to assist Dreyfus m preparing his defence. The Court of Cassation is convinced that the hand writing m the famous bordereaux is Eterhazy's.

FIRE ON BOARD THE TEKOA.

United Press Association — By Electric

Telegraph — Copyright.

Beoeived Wakapuaka Nov. 18, 10.12 a-m, Guardian Office 10-53 a-m

lauceston, November 18

The Tekoa has arrived from London. Her captain reports that on October 7, -when 125 miles off Capetown, a fire broke oat m two of the after holds. He pat into Capetown and had the two holds filled with water and the fire was extinguished. The whole cargo, consisting of 18,000 tons for New Zealand was discharged and sold by auction. Ihe value of the goods destroyed is nnknown, and the origin of the fire is a mystery. It is thought that when placing the new rolling chocks on the vessel's side, redhot rivets were used, and one may have fallen on the charcoal insulators, igniting them, and gradual smouldering followed. The damage to the vessel is the destruction of the insulators and refrigerating chambers. The Tekoa will be able to take only half her usual cargo of meat from New Zealand. After ten days at the Cape the voyage was resumed. The whole of the machinery for the Tasmanian gold mines is intact. When. this has been discharged the vessel will leave for New Zealand — probably on Wednesday.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Great Britain and France. The Eastern Question. Sir Chamberlain's Speech. Opinions of the French Press. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, November 17 Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Man* Chester, said the "open door" policy m China had been maintained hitherto, but the position was not without anxiety. A further agreement with Russia respecting China was desirable, if Bach an agreement was possible. It waa well to remember that the trading interests of Great Britain, Japan, Germany, and America harmonised. Great Britain did not need an alliance for her own security. She was able to stand alone, aided by her own children, and the sister nations she had helped to educate. He advocated Great Britain coming to an understanding with Germany, and cordial co-operation with America.

Paris, November 17 The Press, referring to Mr Chamber lain's speech, express astonishment and disappointment that Great Britain is not content with the French evacuation of Fashoda, and fear that she intends to force a solution of all outstanding differences with France.

The Police Service-

Wellington, November 18

Government has deoided to adopt a number of the suggestions made by Commissioner Tunbridge and the Police Commission for the improvement ef the police force, and these will come into operation aa soon as the necessary prepara tions can be made. Four sub-inspectors will be appoinced at the chief centres, and the office of sergeant-major will be allowed to die eat). The present classes m all ranks will be abolished, and a system of increments for length of services substituted 1 on the lines laid down m the official report. Lodging allowance will be given to married men unprovided with quarters who have been over three yeara m the services. Clerks and acting-detectives will get a shilling a day extra. Men who use their own bicycleß with advantage to the service, will receive an allowance. A training depot will be established at Wellington, and recruits will bo taken from all ranks of the community, but the maximum age has been reduced from 40 to 30.

THE CENSURE DEBATE.

Sydney, Nor ember 17 In the Legislative Assembly, the Budget debate is proceeding. Strong opposition is shown to the tea and rice duties.

THE ASSBURTOfI GUAEDIAN] FRIDAIT, NOVEMBER 18, 1898.



SEASONA.Bf E G"ODS AND PICMC DELICaCIE . FLETCHITt BROS. jTTAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies : — J 1 U a olu S na SSheep, heep Toa^ M 2;b fc >«" Corned Beef 21b tins Corned Mutton on, ?• 21 V lDfl ? r £? lcd Rabbits 2ib tins Koait Mutton 21b ting Roaat Beef g«D tins Stewed Tripe 21b tins Brawn 2*lb tins Preserved Peaches lib Una Irish Sausage 2*lb tins Preserved A pricot, l I j n oiF r " e^ ed Dack llb tinß Oxford Sananee lib tins Cambridge Sana - j^, 8 preaerved Duck lib tins Goose m J ,i;y lib tins Gei man «iausa. k e in,*- n. f£ Peftß « lib tins Uoosebery Pud- lib tins Apple Pudding lib tins BUckCurrantPadding ing (Uelioioqe) Morton a Fresh Herrings, Moi ton's Kippered Rerri-ga, Morton's Herrings m Tou.aw »»uoe, Marshall's Herrings m lomroSmoe, Oock»a;l Palmon, N»ba Bay Salmon, Salmon Cutlets, Croß«e and Blackweli'a B outer Paste, Anohovy Paste, Ham and Chicken, etc., Auckland Star Brand Mullet, Marshall's Red Herrings, Paten'e |KH , Chutney Sauce, 4c, &0., &c. •^ Iho above Canned Goods are of the Best Qaality, and every Tin Guaranteed Freeh and Sound. SHEEP SETTING, "~ FOWL NETTINO, CHICKEN NETTING, Eic. tt«m« 7 3U?b re u Cei l ed a , Bhi P menfc °* *<> Miles (17,600 Yards) of Wir* befor^Lying'rwtre 9 : *"* ™* '" Get «« W»lfo». ROT iW.S l0 2TT B PD W S°J elt J, , WriD Bers8 ers t0 be Sold at greatly leduced Rates: m-h— -? U a PR , E , MX k^LLER FLOUR at less than Wholesale Prices. Milliqum and Auckland No 1 Cane Sugir afc Rock Bottom Prices. Highest T»t KeroaeHe at leas than Chustcburch Advertised Prices. Timaru and Lbristchurch Oatmeal afc Reduced Rate 8 . Duche.s Tea, the mo»t economical Tea iv the Market, tc be sold Yd per lb unrter marked prices. EaIiTHUNWAKE, COINAWAEE, k GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT aa?^^c be openiDg them up iQ ft few d^ DINNER WARHJ AND TEA WARE. Note the Address— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STRFET, ASHBURTON, AND HiGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale and; Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair'e Standard SPUING 1898 SUMMEK X¥TB Beg to a 1 vise our Customrrs and the PuKlic generally that each Department m our Establishment is now^Thorooghly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In onr Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of newPattrrnßin Oilcloths and Liuoleum?, fogeiher with full ranges of Lace Curtaia?, Quilts, Art Muslin-?, and all sizes in'Csriiefc Squares, Ruga and Mats. " v ■ THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a vbU, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well seleoted. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladiea r ar« cordially invited to inspect. * AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The chief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties'aad Sbirts,|and the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. (o) We are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep bußy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve iti The beßt service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible. CST We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to decline to make up Costume other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL &■ TURNER. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bicycles, INCLUDING MUDGUARDS, LAMP, & BELL. — — :o:— mHESE MACHINES are one of the Higheab Grade American Cycles, fitted with X all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the best value ever offered to the Public. — — ;o: SHEEP SHEARS. f-HEEP SHEARS WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of X, B. A. £t> Trades Unionists* And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN GHRISTCHUROH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOOKEKWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. " ' SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURHETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No §3



Tenders. TENDERS FOX ENLARGEMENT OF N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. mENDER=! are invited till Noon of J- FRIDAY, 25th inst., for the erection of Additions to the premises of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Plans and Specifications to be seen with the Manager, with whom Tenders must be lodged. 11 115 WAIRARAPA SOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL. I rtiJiNDKRS are invited for the Conitruc- *. li<;n of the Moroa and Greytown W.iter Supp'y Wu-ka. Plans, general coudi'fr.ns, and spftciffaa L)" tlB Cl " he seen at <he Borough Council Offioes, Grey own, and at our offices, Churc '■; Street, Timaru. Tenders endorsed "Tender for Water Supply Works," must b« nddres».*d to the Uhanman VVairarapa South County Council, Larfrrton ; where they will he received until 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY, 25th November, 1898. The lowest or any tender not necessarily acoepted. MEASON AND MARCHANT, 11 87 T>m»ru,B E. W. HAN M ER. E. W. HANMEfi I HAVE 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 attheStoek Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to aot as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a Bhare of what is going. For the time being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been m for the past Bix yeara m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall curry on the Agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1898. 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 ab the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The First Sale will be held on DECEMBER 2nd, and nil Wool should be forwarded by the 30ih November, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool Bent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest Current Ratep. B. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 108 Auctioneer. 1 - L_SSSSI NICOLL BROTHERS. Mcoll Brothers, [FT. F. Nicoll] [L. A. Nicoll AT7CTTONEKRS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREB^OKEKS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION BOOMS .EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SiLES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTEY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY 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 m 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. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farm.B, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their roperties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL~ WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS D ALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Palgely & Co., Ltd.. Christchurch, acoount Nicoll Bros., with advice to up. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. X LIMITED; ISLINGTON MANURES 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 receive prompt attention, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. XTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account oan book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHmSTOHURQH MEAT COMPANY.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR A & P. SHOW. I A T2d per mile firab c'asß, minimum 48 ; I -£3L Id per mile second clasp, minimum 2s ; mileage counted one way only ; tickets issued from the 22nd to the 24th November, a*. Lyttelton, Kingston, and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those pointß, available for return till the sth December. The journey must be startf d on the date of the purchase of the ticket, m evpry oase and may be broken ftf'er the first twenty five miles. 11 119 BY ORDFR. TINWaLDRaOING CLUa A SPECIAL General Meeting of Mem- bers of the above Club will be held on THURSDAY, 24th inst., ab 8 p.m., at the Tinwald Hotel. Business i— To consider position of the Club II 118 A. A FOOKS, Seoretary. JS 0 T 1 0 E. ~ SHEARING wiil begin on MONDAY NEXT, November 21. All places are bespoken. No extra hands will be required. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, I^ll3 Lagmhor. j "" ABT CLASSES. ' MR A. W. McMLIJL.JL.IIN, ARTIST, From South Kensington School of Art, London, England, HAS Opened a STUDIO m Montgom- ery's Buildings, corner of Burnett and- East Streets, aud is prepared to instruot Pupils m all branches of the profession. FEES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Oil or Water Color Painting ... d3l lOs 6d Drawing ... .„ &ZL 1m Per Term of Twelve Leßsons. Pupils o&n commence at any time. Address — The Studio as above. ASHBURION COUNTY COUNCIL. OUTSTANDING RATES AND .WATER CHARGES. NOTICE is hereby given that OUT- STANDING RATES, together with 10 per cent added, and WATER CHARGES will be SUED FOR, without further notice being given, after the 23rd instant. By Order, F. MAINWARING, , Clerk. Ashburton, November 14, 1898. 11 89 ASHBURTON No 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDIEG SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS : Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edward Gates, Francis Scrint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. Andisrson, H. fcsTEPHENSON. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Fbbdk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp. BANKERS : The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, ' Ashburl op. THE Office of the Society will be open to take Entries on TUESDAY, Novem- ber 1, 1898. 10 247 BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKS Burnett Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND HAND MACHINES, for the benefit of our Country People on Show Week Second-Hand Machines from Agents for all the Leading Machines. Come m and see for yourselves. LANDELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. 10 24 THE CASH BOOT STORE, (Next to Nicoll Bros.) fTIHE Leading Boot Store m Aahburton. THF FINEBT STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, and retailed at lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED - Ladies' Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. Ladles' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoes m all ooloure. Shoes for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20a. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarmid EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. THE AUSTRALIAN Widows' 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 incapacitated through any kind of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example. — If a man aged 30 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- ( imams, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or at Mb previous death. Christohuroh Direotors : Wm. Ohrystall, Esq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Esq, Wm. Rbkce, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. G J FOWLER, Resident Seoretary C J OWEN, Distriot Beoretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 949 Piitrtot Agent, Aihtwtoa



THE DUST PAN. DO WE P °* course WE do, : CLAIM THAT THE IV ©TV DnviS ] T^7" AS Pro 10Ur oefl fo be the best on earth at the Paris «r . _ ___ / V * Exhibition, where ifc was awarded Gold Medal vertical lT"ee«l I against- ALLCOMERS, and Highest: Awards ar Sydney „- ( M ••' bourn •>, Adelaide, Dunudin, and Bou'h Su Kxhibi- .. WWinjp Machine I lions. No Cogn, Springs, or Teeth to Wear Out. _- \The b*nt make. By Special Appointment to Lord Jrerombuiatoris / Oaalow, l>te Governor ol New Zealand. Massey-Hnrrls JSub-AGKNT for this H«gh Grade and Well-known JBicyoles j Machine. Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c, at THE DUST PAN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. 11 32 WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW~MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELBEWHERE. rjIHK CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:- Ohriatchurch Salea on NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER IS, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Titnaru SaIes— DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. -i Buhal!,|J«8 u hal !,| J « "P^ented at BOTH PLACES, and Bhall be glad to reoeira consignments, which will have my peraonal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Chrißtchuroh Sales should be consigned to Canterbury Bbed to i • t j j Company's Siding, Addington, account 3X Thomas. wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinuess an» LeCren, limaru, account V, Thomas. I have made eatisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clipß privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. w i •YM° lp sf C i kB \Su andi ?? °H 8 ' Twine « and otber Requisites Supplied. th *™^ghtly Sate of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout D. THOMAS, 10 18 7 . ASHBURTON. CLEARING SALE ~~ OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, ETC., COMMENCING FROM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16. HARDLEY BROS. HAVE decided to sell FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, their Stock of Ironmongery, Tinware and Hardware, at ABOUT HALF PRICE. To Make Room for New Goods to Arrive. HO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED 11 90 SPRING - 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 1883. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. W E are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and a nu- Xl i de «? Rrp 4 tß> &l \ C , ISW*™ 8 * R «g«» Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Mattmg, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Braokets, Wbatnotß, Poleß, Etc? Also largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteada, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, •• all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasaes, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices* As most of the above linea are direct from the Manufacturers we aie enabled tolsell at lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large stock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvetß, etc., for Furniture ! Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a Pirst-Class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White'e* those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All^work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. OABINET.MAKERB, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's OflSce, Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-cartß, Burson's Wicker Chaiw, Boobt and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc, Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc, FIRST PRIZE HAM AND BACON. "ITTHAT we are now Selling took FIHST miZEJ at TIMARU & CHRISTGHURGH SHOWS, AND CANNOT BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY' ■ GUARANTEED DAIRY FED.j JOHN ORR AND CO.



Wai' >-'. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', GeDtlemen's, and Children's lefb-off ClothiDg, and all binds of good?. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mks Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square, 11 123 WANTED GRAPHOPHONE owners to know that they can obtain first- class Gsnuine Edison Records. Mr Murray, Somerset Hotel Sample Rooms, Friday and Saturday evenings. 11 121 WANTED Live Kirtn to take up and work local ag6noy, Ashburton dis- trict. Particulars— Mr Murray, Somerset Hotel. 11 122 SPECIALTIES at "The Corner."— Calicoes, Towels, Curtains, Quilts, Pillow Slipa, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Lino- leumß. — W. H. Collier. SPECIALTY at "The Corner." One Trunk Women's Canvas Shoes Is lid per pair ; worth 3s 6d. Sizes 3to 7 W. H. Collier. "T7"OUNG Ladies' Journal, November X Weldon's Journal, October; The I Strand ; Pearson's, Ludgate, English Maga- zine, and other monthlies. New Books — Rodin's Corner, If Sinnerß Entice Thee, The Ways of a Widow, Russia's Destiny, The Future of Europe, South Island Maoris, Manual of Maori Conversation, Daily Menage. — H. M. Jones. EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namely ; Partridge Coohine, Golden laced j Wyandottes, Houdans, and Indian Game at Pelham Yards. A.. A. C &TaTc ROAD RACE, THURSDAY, 24th Inst. BARING SQUARE to Wakanui Mills and back Beach Road. Entries close TO-MORROW (Saturday) with R. G. SHEARMAN, II 120 or J. R. FRIEDL&NDER. LECTURE. PRESBYTERIAN CHUROH. THE REV. JAMES GIBB, of Dunedin, will lecture m the Orange Hall TO-NIGHT, At 8 o'clock, on " Scottish Characteristics aB delineated m the writings of lan MacL&ren." Admission— 6d. 11 29 Friedlander .faros. WEST STREET HORSE MART. SATURDAY, November 19. A Consignment of 25 First-Class Draught Horses, ex Monowai, from Sydney. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at their Mart, West Street, on 'above date,— C%K FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT c\* &O GELDINGB AND MARES, &U From 3to 5 years old. Real good stamps. We would draw the special attention of Farmers and others m want of good young horses for harvest to this consignment, as it has been specially seleoted for this market. Sale at 12.30 p.m. sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 97 Auctioneer COMPLETE CLEARING SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. FIRST-CLASS RESIDENCE FOR SALE OR TO LET. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd, have been favored with instructions from Mr J. C. Duncan, on account of his having decided to remove to Chriatchurch, to Sell by Public Auction, — The whole of his valuable Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of Drawing, Dining, and Sitting Room Suites, also the contents of four Bedroomß, and Kitchen Utensils. A first-class Piano by R. Lipp and Sohn. This offers a grand opportunity for anyone wishing to furnish or add to their home, aB every article is for absolute sale. The residence, which is one of the nicest m town, is for private sale, or will be let if not sold. Sale on WEDNESDAY, NOV; 23. At 12 o'clock* 11 125 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Horee Fair on THURSDAY, DEO. 8, 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for aame. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 117 Auctioneer. GROWING WHEAT AND OAT CROP FOR SALE. TTTE have been instructed to Sell by private treaty, a Crop of OOQ ACRES of WHEAT AND OATS &6O ACRES of WHEAT AND OATS Growing about 2 miles below Tinwald. t 202 Acres m Wheat, and 26 Acres m Oats. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. * FRUIT! FRUIT J FRUIT! SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, 1 CX CASES APPLEB, 15 MANDA- 1U RINS, IS ORANGES. Alio, — 1 BAMBOO BICYCLE, B.S.A. Parts 1 ROAD RACER, Seoond hand 1 HARTFORD, new, an up •to • date machine ) Quantity of Furniture, Harnen, Sundries, . eto. l HENRY STEPHENSON, U W Awtiwef,



Craighkad & Berryataj* are now selling the new model Massey Harr'e bio\ clee at the lowest p f ice* for oash or on ea«y terms for the cony. riH-oce of purchasers ; wood rimt (guaranteed for five years) and all the latest improvement m both gentlemen's and ladies machines. — (Advt



SYNOPSK OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS* New Z -aland Railways— Excursion fares Tinwiid Racing Club— A special meetwg A.A.C & a. C— Entries close to-morrow for rond raf*e Mrs Robinson— Notice re old clothes | Mr Murray, Somerset Hotel— Notice to Graphophone owners H Strpht nso?— Fruit and Bicycleß for Bale Friedlanrte- Bros— Clearing sale of furni- ture, etc., Wednesday next ; also for Bale a crop of 228 acres of wheat and oats ; and are receiving entries for horse fair



Farmers and others are reminded that to-morrow Messrs Friedlander Bros, hold a •»U of draught m*rej and. geldjngi from