THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign- United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 19, 9-35 am, Guardian Offi- o 9-54 a . m The Kitiser. Constan inople, October 18 The Emperor of Germany has arrived. The services of a doctor be longing to the French Legation have been called m to examine the Emperor. Lockjaw. New York, October 18 Doctor Rombard, belonging to the Pasteur Institute of New York, has cured a case of locfcjiw by the injection of tetanus serum. The Explosion on the Blengfell. London, October 18 The whole stern of the Blengfell was blown out. No traces of the dead have been found, and it is believed the bodies were blown to atoms.

Australian.

United Press Aeßooiation— By Eleotric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 19, 9-50 a-m, Guardian Office 10-26 a-m A Passenger Drowned. Hobart, October 19 A passenger, named James Hall, by the Talune from the Bluff, was drowned while trying to jump to the wharf. The Queensland Premier. Brisbane, October 15 At a caucus meeting of Ministerial ists Mr Dickson announced that unless they accorded the Government a general support he would ask for a dissolution. ' Twenty-five pledged their support, and nine declined to follow Mr Dick son. The Premier subsequently announced m the Bouse that he still had the support of the party and would con tinue to hold office. He challenged the leader of the Labour party to test the feeling of the House. - Steamer on Fire. Sydney, October 19 A.t midnight a fire was discovered on the steamer Buteshire, lying at wharf. She bad juat completed the discharging of her cirgo. The fire originated m the insulating material of the refrigerating chambers and spread to numbers 2 and 3 hatches, which were practically gutted. The fire was still burning at an earl} hour m the morning, and was spreading. After an immense body of water had been poured m, she had a considerable list to port. Later. The Buteshire fire is m hand, but still smouldering. Number one, two, and three holds are gutted* There is considerable damage to the plates and decking, and the vessel is full of water. The iron bulkheads prevented the fire from spreading abaft midships.

THE REPORTED DEATH OF LADY HALLE.

* United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Melbourne, October 18 JH eruda had ascended the Langkofel, and attempted to descend the Schmid : Kanun, the longest and moat dangerous piece of rock climbing m the whole of the Dolomites. A. piece of rock to I which he was clinging gave way, precipitating him to the bottom. His party's alarm signals were not res ponded to until next morning. Neruda died shortly after the arrival of the relief party.

THE SOUDAN.

♦ France and Fashoda- A Suggested Arrangement. United Presa Association — By Electric. Telegraph — Copyright. Paris, October 18. Mr J. L. Lanessan, formerly French Governor-General m Indo-China, m an article m the Bappell, says that Anglo phobia had brought France to the verge of a stupid war with England, when every national interest demanded friendship with that power. London, October 18 A Router's despatch states that Baron de Oourcel, lately French Minister m England, suggests that France will retire from Fashoda if the Bahr el Ghazal is delimited, and an outlet CQnceeded to France into the Nile. Lord Salisbury is considering this suggestion.

SPORTING.

NAPIER RACES.

United Preis Association— By Electric Telegraph Napier, October 18 Concluding reßulta of first day's races : — Btfrdlr Race, of 70 soys ; lg mile— Antarea 1, Rangipunehu 2, Sylvanua 5. Won easily. Time— 3 25£. Dividend— Jß3 Ss Railway Handicap, of 100 soys ; six far longs— Daunt 1, Donovan 2, Viotoria Cross 3. Won by two lengths. Time — 1.14£ Dividend— £2 15s Ahubiri Handicap, of 50 soya ; once ronnd— Btockville 1, Jadoo 2, First Blood 3 Won by a length. Time— l.sß. Dividend — £1 13s.

SECOND DAY.

Ocbober 19 There is glorious weather for the second day's races, and the attendance is large. Results : — Trial Hubdles, of 50 boys ; 1£ mile- Baby (La wry) 1, Te Ngaehe 2. Barbarosea also started, bat fell. Won with ridiculous ease. Time— 2.s2£. Dividend— £l 3b. Whabebangi Handicap, of 50 soya ; seven furlongs — Whitirea (Jones) 1, Daphne 2, Scotia 3. All started. Won easily. Time— l.3o. Dividend— £s 11s Puketapu Handicap, of 30 soya; one mile — Esperanza (Hercook) 1, Nutursu 2, Windfall 3. Scratched— Jadoo and Borax. Won by half a length. Time— l.4s|. Divi dend—£7 14s Racing Ci-ob Handicap, of 150 bovb ; one mile and a distance. — Te Hapuku (Robinson) 1, Bueh Rose 2, Pistol Grip 3 Soratohed— Scotia. Castashore led three parts of the way, but fell back beaten before entering the straight. Won by a length. Time— l-57§. Dividend— £7 16s.

CORRESPONDENCE.

I (We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

ASHBUR T ON COUNTY RACING CLUB

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —With mauy others I consider that the election of the Committee was illegal, and all members should demand n general meeting to c eot their own coujiniiteu I Evidently tnme are afraid they won't be eleuted. — I am, etc., One of i>!any Sports. Sir. —Mr Buckley has declined to accept the Presidency of the Ashburbon C«»unty Haoing Club, and now Messrs Gates, Doherty, and Hampton have renounced all connection with the new oiub, and have sent m their resignations to-d >.y. The reasons for this action are not perhaps difficult to find, though none are given m the resigna tions sent m. As, however, I understand you had a qualified reporter preßent at last night's meeting, reasons may be available on i reading the report, and will certainly be very apparent if the reporter should be un merciful enough to print a full report- Mr Gates especially will be a serious loss to the Cub. It was he who was head and front of the Tinwald Racing Club from ita early history to the present time. He piloted it through storm and oalm, m adversity and prosperity, until it became what all sporting men krew it to be — one of the beat country clubs m the colony. He severs his conneo tiou with the new club with regret, I am sure ; but sporting men generally will want to know what is wrong when a long-suffering, genial man like Mr Gates sees fit to shake the dust off his feefc against the new club, and leave it altogether. — I am, etc., Tinwald Member.

Latest Items.

A Trotting Case —A Press Association wire from Dunedin says :—Theoommittee of the lahuna Trotting Club last nighl enquired formally into the alleged defect m the performances of the pony Cling, as supplied by the owner. Ifc is alleged thai her two best performances m Australia wire suppressed, and it is practioally admitted that the performances were suppressed, but it is asset ted by Rutherford, the owner, that this had been done by Clark, her trainer, m whose nomination she ran e.o Tahuna Park. Clark denied this, averring guilty knowledge on Ratherford'H part. The matter is to be farther enquired into. Abiel Bicycle Club. — A committee meeting of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held last evening, all members being present. A large amount of correspondence was received and dealt with. Sub-committees were appointed to carry oub the arrangements m connection with the lace meeting which takes place on the Prince of Wales' Birth day, which, judging by the number of local men m training, ought to prove a big Bucceßß. The following new members were elected : — Messrs Scorgie (Geraldine), H. Francis, Sargisson, J. J. Heaßly, G. Go. don, and G. Scott. ASHBURTON HORTICBLTORAL SOCIETY.— A meeting of the Committee of tlie Aahburton Horticultural Society was held last evening mMr Dodds' rooms. There was a full attendance. The schedule for the ensuing show was considered, and with a few alter ations the one used at last show was adopted. The principle alterations were tho addition of a class for an exhibit ion of plants staged for effect m open class, and collection of fernß m amateur class, and that the judging of table decorations be decided by the public vote. A Committee was appointed to collect private prizes, and the meeting adjourned till Tuesday next, to receive their report and allocate the pr z?8.

COMMERCIAL.

.«. ASHBURTON STOCK MARKKT. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion of Canterbury, Limited, report on the live stock market 'for the week ending October 18, as follows : —There was a fair yarding at Tinwald on Tuesday. Fat sheep showed no improvement on last week's prices, there being a large entry of this class. We sold a special line of crossbred ewes at 15s 9d, which was top price of the day 5 also crossbred ewes from 12* 6d 10 14s 10J. Store aheep brought from 61 for small hoggets to 11s 6cl fora pen of really good aorta, ewea and lambs varying from 5i 5d to 6s 91 all counted.. Cattle — There was a larger entry of fat cattle than there haa been for some time, the bulk consisting chiefly of cow beef, good fats briDgiag from £5 to £7 17a 6d ; light heifers from £5 to £7. Pigs— A very Btnall entry of weanerß, varying from 53 to 10s, porkers bringing from 17a to 22 i 6d. The following are the entries for the day ; — Sheep 4950, cattle 51, pigs 12, rams 15.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenaon reports on his weekly sale of live atook, poultry, pigs, pro dace, furniture, etc., as under :— There was a fair entry of pigs last Saturday, and the attendance being good, last week's prices were fully maintained. Weaners were sell ing at 10a 6d, and up to 12j 6i ; small stores, 14s ; porkers, 24a and 27s each. Cows were rather slow of sale ; I sold 1 four months old heifer, 6i 6d ; cow £3 10j, and black heifer, £1 7s 6d. In the poultry pens there was only a moderate entry, which realised very good price?, fowls Bell ing from Is 6d to 3s per pair, and ducks 3s 6d. In the produce line, seed potatoes were m good demand, and blue derwent seed Were fetching from 7s 6d to 9i per sack, kidneys 103, aiid snowflake 10s per sack ; good eating potatoes sold freely from 10a to 10s 6d per sack ; carrots 2s, and chickwheat 11s 6d per sack. Beef 2d, and pork 3d per lb. A quantity of furniture, harness, crockery, cutlery, fancy goods and sundries sold at satisfactory prices. I also sold privately a T.S. m Havelock Street West fer £30. _ __ _

News m Brief.

-. ♦ ■ The Ashburton Drapery Company's new advertisement is unavoidably held over. It will appear to-morrow.

THE ABHBOBTO^J3UAEDIAN ; WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, <S9B.



I STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN » BOLLITIVS SUPREME BOLLER FLOUR, Etc. h»v reduced HNEST ROLLER FLOTTRdSS Ss Per Ton, which » equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, no now is the time to Uke your own Bread if you wish to save money. Remember we are Belling Beat Roller Floor for 2s per Sack leaa than lowest Chri»tohuroh advertised prfcea. See daily paper.. WE ABE SELLING •— F?SLTGO°L S nA E % c , r i han Ohristdmrch Pics. F^LNKTTiSfI d lower than a °y° De m Trade A»D OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glasswaie, Eartlienware, and China- ware Department. JLGS-500 SETS TO CHOOSE FROM AJN'D SQ DiFi.fißK\T PATrERNS AKD SHAPES. **«S«>T Argyle Shape Beaded Shape ' sr.srrai.iq:E«"'-" •"=*- _ > _ <ii _^^ Shell Shape FLETCHER BROS., C\SH SUPPLY STORES, ASBBURTON AND;CHBISTCHURCH. Wholeaale aid {Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair'a Standard Seedi. GROCERIES & PKOYISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. KKBOSEME „ 3^ p^j f . Me tS1 p :: ss p?r HAM. 4NO B.CON-A Choice ,o t of^.. M,,.^*.^^,,, OALIFOBNIAN FBUITS-Jasb Landed, P fa « Pp.,.1,^ * • (o) A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK/:— A B?RLET A S D3 ' A&ROWROOT, iSvfilL' m^DT^ BAKING POWDER, CU o ß n%^ ° R n E A^ ° f TARTA^ CORN PLOug ER * KEROSENE LIME JUICF, JAMS, MARMALADE, MATCH ire SOAP t Etc,, Etc ; JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SBOWING A MOST COMPIETJS STC OK OF SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES - IN MCLIISEIiY, MANriBS, CAPE?, BLOUSES, SUNSHADES, CORSET?, A D UMBRELLAS. DRKSS GOODS IN GUtJKA X VA£?IJESXY 50 dczcn Ltdiis' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets. 100 dozen Men's New Scarves and Bows, lovely shades. Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats. j Men's Saita to Order from 70s. Carpets, Line lums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and dontiemen's Boots and Shoes. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR.



** w if i^j. WVVXU| UOvivLllji 1 I TjlOR RELIABLE MACHINE! at Lowest Prioes go to THyJ Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. FOR the wident aelection of Eo«Hah toad & merioan Bioyclea try the Eclipse Cycle Works. S Firab-claas Modela to i?l?Bb from, FOR Bicycles on the Eaeioat Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Wirks. FOR thorough Repairs at Shorteit Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR the best selection of Cyole Acoeeßories including Ii fiators, Bells, Saddles, Handle Bars, Grips, Pedals, Chaina, Chain Wheels Cranka, Lamps, Lubricating and Burninc Oile, Chaw Lubricant, etc, go co THE Eclipse Cycle Works t I TAKCRED STRJ^I,



lit HUNT.' tTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING Baoing Suita Singleta Sweaters Shoes Hose, Caps, Eto. TENNIS Trousers •Shuts Hats, Caps, As Sauhes Balla (81a7eugers) Sboea (Kenahawe." CRICKETING (Trousers Shirts) Hats, Caps, Belts, Etc. KUNNltftt Trunks Singlets Shoes, Etc, SWIMMING Trunks Coßtumeß Singlets. A. 0. BARTON, A Manager*



W, H. COLLIER, "THE CORNEE" JS NOW MAKING A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF LATEST FASHIONS FOR SPRING. Sa xl cc ptttterDß m PRINTS and DRILLS- WILL WABH, PANDORAS iv every oolour. NEW CAMBRICS, Plain and Fancy ZEPHYRS, NAINSOOKS, Etc. L nRS T « RKBS FABUIOS G »L\ EVS m?vsm ; iium art iviu«Lln t s CHIFFONS KMMR«'TD R ES MEN'S & BOYS' SHIR'S NEW COLLARS NEW SHAPES MEN'S HaTS. SILKS IN GLAOB, SHOT, COLORS, AND S\TINS, Ladies 1 up to-date SAILOR HATS m Pedal and all the new plaits. DA raD^MmMP 11 !?^?^ 1111 StOck ° f Udieß) and Children', SPRING UN JESCLOTHING, all from the great centres of fashion. All oordiolly invited tn mspeob our unrivalled Stock before t urchasiog elsewhere. ooruioll y *™ted to WEDDING A MOURNING RDERS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH EAS^™r — ~ ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES- oheap ACCOUNT BOOKS, (X STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. f BIBLES hnL^uf^ Pooke ;. and the Canter. - a^- L - LFJ - JJ - J^'» °?ry Bibles, various aizea and Bindings. Prayere and Hymns, Church Praise, Sankey' 8 Hymaa-Lateat EditionP. ROOTC S Uteri Works at Published Prices for Cash. Libiariea »up. J ~ fX Syj J- *. yj • plied with any works procured from London, Amerioa, or else- where as quickly aa poaaible. A good selection of Reward Books, Standard and Poetical Works m atock. CRICKET, TENMS, CROQUET, AND HCCKEY, Material from Best London Makers TOYS. tTys. TOYS. FANCY GOODS — A k\ v^ Photo Frame 9. w »«ng "*- - c: »" L^ V*/ X \J \JKJ±J£D, Desks, Wort Boxts, Ladies' Dressini Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Eleotro. Plated Goods, Glassware. TVTTTSTd T^l Wi , cke E? Fe l eral Au9t f a «" and Victoria Albums IU U )OI\J. Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flatea Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. I^T ATV Oft Brimsmead land Bons, Haake, Wagner, Hopkinson, Collard . J_^r\ UO. and Collard, Spaethe, Goss and Tollman, and others; Cash or lerm-j. Agent for Milncr and Thompson. ORCtANS p he Needham « Be "' Chicago Company, New England Vy-Lt/V^XX-X^l KJ» Company, and others. From dS?" 1O» otwards Terms from 10s per month. CYCLES.— "cSSS-^ffiS*™"- Vety low »*■ lot OIROULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES, MELLOB'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. jnOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STANDALONE. We do tie Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTR OUR PBICES-Meu's Good Shooter-, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps Is • Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid a D d 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchere, 4a 111 ' Thousands of other pairs ab the eam<rCutting Prices. .O: IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will si. nd the wear, be sure V 0 "8 0° MELL OR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE, TANCRED BTRP.KT, ASHBUPTDN BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JJIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FBIEDLANDER BROS,, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE IV.Z,. FARMER » CO-OFIfiRATITE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., OR ALBERT ROBERTS, AGKNT, OANTEBBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE tX.PORT COMPANY, LIMITED, 880 IT. WAVMniTTn d- *



[ F. FERRIMAN. ,FOR SALE, A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LISAS R, , a Situate 1± mile from Aahburion. T^HK Property consist b c>f twenty acies of I land, well watered and fenced, to- gether wirh a well built three-roomed House, Uhuffhouee Sheii, Pigsty, snd Fowlhouse. This should provo a splendid chance for a working man, as a small figure will be ac- cepted for the goodwill. Full particulars on application FUR SALE. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for aale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice residence, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which ia superior m some respects to having a park of your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the cost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all. Early inspso- tion invited. Further particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE. rpHRESHING PLANT m good order, X engine by AveliDg and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TOP DRES ING. I7IOR your Lawn, the 1 est ir ixture ob- tainable is fiae Green Bone Tußb, Put up m one and two lb, bag?. F. FEBBIMAN. FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSK m Wills, Street. Good value and a comfortable home, m close proximity to Domain and Public School. ' Fp'l particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. Important Notice. OWING to extensive alterations and re- pairs to the premises, and to make room for the workmen, I have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, DRAPERY, & BOOTS. The New Season's Goods are now m, and this ia a tirgt-claes opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dress for the coming holi- days, • . I have alao instructed Mr F. E. BAILEY, who is now m charge cf the Crockery, Ironmongery, and Grocery Department?, t:> MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS ARE ALL OF |THE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 10 16 RAMBLER BIGYGLES. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- meat of the Neatest, Strongest, and most Comfortable Machines m the market, THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Dunlop Valves, etc. Cyclists and others are Invited to oall and inspect these maohices. Terms and Prices Easy for RAMBLERB 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. ■' ' ' .. *» WONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE RIDE A Fritz Bicycle, AND WIN EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU Strength, JUierbtnes*, & tepeert Combined, AS Proved by J. J. F. PEARSE, scaling 15st lOlbs, and mounted on a Fritz Light Roadster, Geared to 88 inches, Winning the Geral- dine Cygling Club's Annual Road Race E«ily. Builbby J. RICHARD, (I.ATE OF MOUNT SOMEBS.) 10 69 NOW IN WAIMATE. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. ALTERATION OF ROAD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that m pursuance of The Public Works Act, 1894, Sections 123 and 126, it is proposed to alter the course of part of Ford's Koad at its junotion with Boundary Road at the northernmost corner of R.S. 84191- Plans showing the proposed alteration are lying open to public inßpepi ion at the office of the Longbeach Road Board, Ashburton. Persons having objections to the proposed alterations must lodge suoh objections m writiDg at the office of the Ashburton County Council on or before the 9th day of November, 1898. ' " JTAMES BISHOP, „ . ,y ha »rinan Longbeach Road Board.



Entertainments. CONOBRX. ADDIBLLOWS' HALL, FRIDAY, 21 S t instant.. (In aid of Borough School Prz ? Fund.) j Admission— 1/6 and 1/. Children half price. Doors open at 7 30. Commence at Bpm lickttiß to be had at, Mb H. M. Jonks'. 10 130 THE WOMEN'S r'HRI^IAN TEMPER- ANCE UNION. j ASOCIAL EVENING m connection wilh the above organisation will be held m the Templar Hall TO-MORROW NTOHT, 20th Tnst , commencing at 8 o'clock, Short addresses will be given by Mbs Newtox, oKthe Chriatchurch W.C.T.U, and KEr. R Taylor. Recitations, songs, and inimical selections. Admission free j no collection. 10 144 Friedlander Bros., Limited. SALE OF TOWN PROPERTY^ SATURDAY, "OCTOBER 22. .1898. 1%/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. -LtA have received instructions from Mrs A. J. Restbli, to sell by Public Auotion on above date, at their Mart — Ihe Property, containing HALF-ACRE, Bituated at the corner of Havelook and William Streets, with WELL- BUILT HOUSE and OUTHOUSES thereon Th 6 Grounds are laid out m Garden and Orchard, and it is nicely situated as a private residence, being within easy distance from the centre of the town. Sale at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 132 Auctioneer WEST STREET HOJRSE MART. SATURDAY, "OCTOBER 22. 1%/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., JLYJL have received instructions from Mr James Taskkr, who v retiring from the butchering business, to sell as above, the following : — A Light Trap and Saddle HORSES. 2 Butchers' Carte, complete; Set of Trap Harness, Saddle and Bridle. N.B.— These Horses have been used by Mr Tasktr for his business, are thoroughly quiet, and can be recommended. Aho,— Oa account of various Clients, 3PKDIGRER DRAUGHT MARES, Real good sorts. Pedigrees at aale 3 FIRST -CL \SS Three - year - old DRAUGHT GILDINGS. Splen- did workers and can be thoroughly guaranteed. Also, OTHER DRAUGHI' & LIGHT HORSES. Sale at 12 30 p. m R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 10 129 Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS. CLEARING SALE OF BLACKSMITH.* TOOLS, HORSE, TRAP AND "SUNDRIE- 1 . SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Executrix of the late Mr John Taylor, Imp'ement. maker, Ashburton, TO SELL BY AUCTION, as above, la the Shed adiaiaing the ft&nk of Aviator lasia, Trtnered Street, Ashburtou, A COMPLETE SET OF BLACKSMITHS 1 0OLS. Bolts, Nuts, Swage Blocks, Vyces, Smal Tools, Boring Machine, Lirge Grind Etone, Kmery Wheel Stand, Plough Setting Bed, Corcoran Windmill Extras, Bar lion and Steel Sorap - Iron, Brass and Iron Castings, and a large number of Sundries. Also, Cream Pony, very handsome and quieo — one of the nicest m the district ; with Rustic Cart and Harness ; all m good order. i Sale at 12 o'clock. , D. THOMAB, . 10 118 Auctioneer. 1 AROADE. \ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 t 1898. i IV/TY Nexb HORSE FAIR will be tiel » IYJ. on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 44 Auctioneer. Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB. A PPLIOATIONS are called for the XTL position of Seoretary to the Aahbur- ton County Racing Club. Particulars as to duties and salary can be obtained on application to the undersigned. Applica- tions to be addressed to the Chairman and left at the office of Mr Davison, Weßt Street, not later than 4 p.m., on SATURDAY, the 22nd mat. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 10 147 Chairman, Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED OaPITATj £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RESERVE FUNDS (British Consols, etc) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS. Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Chriatchurch, Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Offioe m New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH. £30,000Tt0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JAS. NATHL. HAMKR, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; 215 . Draighbad & Bbrryman ha ve j ust opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the moat fashion- able patterns and best qnality suitings as npw worn at Home, which cannot ba obtained m any other establishment m the ( d,i9triqt,~{4dvt)



Wanted, FRESH Whitebait, Crayfish, and Fresh Fish of all kinds To-night by express. — J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 10 146 WANTED Known— lf yon want Boots and Shoes go to C. Hawkins, Tin- wald. Women's Strap Shoes 3s 6d, Women's ' Leather Lace Shoes 4s 6d, Men's Shooters 7s 6 i, Children's equally cheap— all for cash. : 10 1fl& WANTED — Friends of Ashburton to assist the Salvation Army's Annual Self Denial Appeal this week — October 15 to 21.— J. Dixok. 10 138 FOR SALE— Black Gelding, good m saddle or light harness ; excellent buggy horse.— Apply office of this paper. I WINDSOR Magazine for September; The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, The Christian — (cheap editions) $ A Master of Mysteries, The Blue Flag, Courtship and Chemicals, The Voyage of the Pulo Way, The Story of Sylvia, Life of Gladstone, 6d. Published prices for cash. — H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN.— Miss B. BARNES begs to thank the Ladies of ABhbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Uutrimtned Millinery for the coming Beason, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Huts, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies own material made up. 10 15 Craighkad & Berryman are now selling the new model Massey-Harris bicycles at the lowest prices for cash or on easy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for flve years) and all the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladies' machines.— (Ad vt Flagrant and refrtshing*-N<w Venus



Cba jghead & Bebbyman desire to express their appreciation of the prompt manner m which such an extraordinary number of gentlemen have already responded to their invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new suits this season. By employ- ing extra labor Craighead & Berryman are still prepared to execute fresh orders for the frPproaahiDg ihowi.— (Adv - 1