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Received Wakapuaka Nov 21, 850 a n>, Guardian Office 9 24 am Socialist and Nihilist Conspiracy Vienna, November 20 Calician newspapers report the ex istence of a widespread socialist and nihilist conspiracy amongst the students of the Universities of Warsaw, "Wilna, Kuff, and Moscow. Five hundred nave been arrested, and eighty sent to Siberia. Eighty were awarded minor punishments, and two hundred were expelled from the Universities. A Spy Caught. Berlin, November 20 A Frenchman has been sentenced to ten years at Leipsic for spying the town and fortress of Metz. A University for Birmingham. London, November 20 Mr Chamberlain is promoting a movement for a University for Birm ingham. Ritualism. The conference of Bishops to consider the question of ritualism m the Church of England unanimously resolved to refuse the institution of benefices to olergymen unless they make a pledge to keep ritualism within defined bounds. Obituary. The Earl of Lathom ; setat 61. Railway Accident. Washington, November 20 The Philadelphia express, during a fog, ran into a party of platelayers, killing eleven.

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Received Wakapuaka Nov. 21, 9.20 a.m, Guardian Office 10.5 C a-m. A Murderer's Confession. Melbourne, November 21 Archer has made a fall confession of having murdered his mate Matthews. He informed his spiritual adviser that he committed the offence to obtain money, and the bad company and fast living (he says) led to the crime.

Victorian Loans

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Melbourne, November 19

The Premier has introduced Bills m the Assembly authoi ising the borrow ing of a million m London m January for public works, and a million and a half for the conversion or repayment of loans falling due m July Ist. The Agent-General advised that it may not be possible to float the million loan on satisfactory terms. The Trea surer therefore decided to take the power to borrow temporarily m trea sury bonds m London. Immediately the Bills become law they will be for warded to the Government financial agents m London, so that they will be armed with authority to borrow if necessity arise.

THE SITUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES.

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Received Wakapuaka Nov. 21, 9 20 a.m, Guardian Office 10-50 a-m.

Sydney, November 21

The captain of the steamer Yic torioua, from Manila, reports that when ho left on November 1, there were 15,000 American troops m Manila; Immense quantities of stores were being accumulated, and it was evident that the American commanders were of the opinion that .they had been sent to the Philippines to stay. Aquinaldo, the insurgent leader, had proclaimed himself President of the group, and gave America twenty-four hours' notice to quit. Numbers of the American sentries had been shot at their posts. A German vessel had arrived with a cargo of arms and ammunition for the insurgents. Peace between America and Spain m the meantime had been arranged, but the captain, against the orders of Aquinaldo, surrendered the vessel and cargo to the Americans. Fighting between the Spaniards and the insurgents continues on some of the smaller islands. The Americans suc ceeded m raising several of the smaller Spanish war vessels sunk m the battle at Cavite.

THE CHURCHES.

Wesleyan.— The service at Baring Square Church on Sunday were well attended. The Rev. R. Taylor's theme m the morning had reference to false teachers m the Church, their character, and the disastrous results of their agitations. The rev. gentleman took for biß text m the evening—" If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink — John vii : 37. "J

St. Stephen's — The services at St. Stephen's Church on Sunday were of a par ticularly bright and hearty character, the Church being crowded at all the services. At the early celebration of Holy Communion at 8 30 a.m., there were about 150 communi cants. The Biahop of Christohurch officiated, assisted by the Vicar. At eleven o'clock, a confirmation service was held, preceded by the Litany. Twenty-five candidates were presented by the Vicar for the laying on of hands, the service being mosb impressive. The sermon which fol lowed was upon the words, •• And fell among thieves '' (Luke x, 30). The •'thieves' wers classified m an eloquent address, tinder the heads of (1) the world, (2) the flesh, (3) the devil. A service was conducted at Dromore m the afternoon by the Rev T. A. Hamilton, when there was an unusually large attendance* Intimation was given of asocial gathering m connection with the Sunday Sohool, for Wednesday, November 30. St. Stephen's Church waa crammed m every corner at the evening service, when the Bishop again preached. His sermon occupied fifty minuteß m delivery, ana was a masterly disoourae. The texb was— "Ye are the ealt of the earth, but if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted ? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be oast oub. and to be trodden under feet of men," (Matthew v, 13.) A pastoral letter referring to the needs of the Maori Mission was read ab both morning and evening services. At the conclusion of the evening service the Bishop thanked the members of the ohoir for their rendering of the services, and also warmly praised the ohorister boyß for the marked improvement they had made under the tuition of Mr H. Gates, the chor master. Mrs Fox presided at the organ daring the d»y, »qd w«a assisted, by an

AQUATICS.

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Melroubne, November 19

The InM colonial Eight-oared Race re sulted :— Victoria 1, Queensland 2. It waß a poor race. Time — 17min.

CRICKET.

A match was played at Waterton on T'mrainy lust between the Ti wald and Water !<in Clubs, re&u tiug m an easy win I fur rhe lafer by an irninge and two ruus. A strong nor'weater was blowing throughout the game, which marie playing difficult. The Fcorts were — Tinwald 8 and 15 ; Water tot 25. W G. Smith (9 uot out) aud J H. Smith 8 were the chief be- rers. W. G. Smith and 8. W. Norrujh both bowled well for Waterton. Smith got five wickets for 3 runs, and Norrish four wioketß for 2 runs. G. Kellar and G. AlcKenzie bowled best for Tinwald.

A match was played at Waterton on Saturday between Wakanui and Waterton Clubs, resulting m a win for Waterton. The chief Bcores weie— F. Timms 16 and G. W. Smith 15 W. Timms, S. Norrish, and G. W. Smith bowled best for Waterton, and B. Murphy and Christian bowled best for Wakanui.

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The Mayoralty. — A requisition is to be presented to Mr Charles Keid, requesting him to allow himself to be nominated for re-election aa Mayor. A requisition is aho m course of preparation for presentation to Mr Hugo Friedlander asking him to allow himself to be nominated. A Deadlock —The Auckland City Schools Committee closed five schools owiDg to measles. The Board of Education in structed the Committee to re-open the schools to-day. The Committee declined, and the schools are still closed. There is thus a deadlock, and the Board is consider ing the position. — Press Association tele gram.

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Bpeoial train arrangements for the coming Dunedin A. and P. Show are notified by the Railway Department m this issue.

mifi ASHBURTO* GUARDIAN ; MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. H, MdElrea — Notice to farmers aud others re value of wool



For sale — Typewriter, g : g and horse W H Collier — Boot trunks and packing oases for sale



Presbyterian Church — Sale of work, Orange Hall, Saturday next



Ashburton County Racing Club— General meeting, Saturday next Ashburton Drug Company — Business notice William Buchan — Disclaimer Barrett Bros — Easiness notices Osborn Coombe, piano tuner— Now m Ash> burton J H Jewitt— Fresh fish Lost— Silk umbrella



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B. W. HANMER. E, W, HANMEE I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to tl c Farmers who were clients of the oM firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that 1 shall be represeuied at llieSicn k Hales held m the Ashburcon County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to act as my Auctioneer. Any business enttuatf-d 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 offices which I have been m for ttiu tiasc six years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, ABhburton, October 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE takeu the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mbe's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The First Sale will be held on DECEMBER 2nd, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 30ih November, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREK OF COMMISSION on a.'l Wool aent forward. Woolpacka tfwine at Lowest Current Ratee. B, W, HANMER, JOHN R. JSLAKI>, *v 8 Awbioneer,



SEASONABLE GOODS AKD TIGMG DELICACIES/ FLETCETKR BROS. TTTAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies: J f°A oiu [- n8 ? heep Ton S ues » 2 b tins Corned Beef 2b tins Corned Mutton 1 and 811, . tu. Pressed Rabbits 2b tins Roast Mutton 2lh tins rSSSm" 241 b ««« P GW ,T£ c 2 * tiDB Br(iWn Zilb linsPreMsrved Peaohe. lib tin» Prn. o Sen l d if Ca , 8 , 1! £ tina Irish SaUBa 8 e 2 *' b tias Preserved Apricot 1 and SlhJS! P UC -?t. v }S tiDB Oxford SaUBa * c "b tins Cambridge dans* ? r J n M P ' eßerved Duck IJ b tine Goose m Jelly lib tins German ianM&e c? r t e n Pea8 .T, «• Hbtin«Goo B eberyPad. lib tins Apple Pudding aid tinsßlackOurrantPadding i ng (I)eliciou!\ Sw'oe S^u^ Morton'e Kippered Herrings, MortwU-rrin,} m Ton-.* 6»lmon, Salmon Cntleta, Cro8 8 e and Biaokwell's Boater Paa'e, Anohovy Paste, Ham acd Ohicken, etc., Auckland Bt»r Jsrand Mullet, Marehail'o Red Herrings, Paten* *33f. m. . Chutney Saace, 4c, &0., 4c. •»" Ihe above Canned Goods are of the Best Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed Fresh and Sound, SHEEP GETTING, FOWL NETTING, w . . CHICEEN NETIIKG, Eic. NflVffnJ«7 o 3a?b re .°. ei J ed » Shipment of 1O Miles (17,600 Yards) of Wire ROT ww iO Zr£ivsK* ll 2n Ti T l°S eTa t0 be Sold at g™»* l y '^uced Rates; mS JfS M I™ FLOUR at len than Wholebale Prices. Milliqmn and Auckland No 1 Cane Bngar at Rock Bottom Prices. Hithest T«b Kerosene at lew than Christohuroh Advertißed Prices. Timaru and Chri,Snrch EdftTHENWAJKE, CBINAWaBB, & GLASSWARE DEBAKTMi^NT DINNER WARIO AND TEA WARE. Note the Addre- — FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASBBURTON, AND JHIGH STREET, OBRISTCHURCH. . Wlolcßale and! [Retail Agents- for Nimmo »nd Blair's Standard Seeds. BICYCLES. — - "BICYeLEBr £20 — i-ad es' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bicycles, INCLtDIKG MVDGVATm ■, LAMP, & BKLL. ri HESE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cyc'es, fittf-d with •■ v o i?i a teßt Im P rovemenlß . and are undoubtedly the beeb value ever offered to D© jtudl c. SHEEP SHEARS. fHE^P SHEAR. WE have now to hard our Season's Stock of »*. c. A. Sc Trades TJniAnfß^o And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. IH> GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES, Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FAOr ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOCKERYWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSK IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY BRUSHWARE, TiNWAKE, AND HARDWARE. uIvJJ - ax » SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MEF CHAM'S, M\RKET HOUSE, BUKKETT STREET, ASHI3URTON. (D ie >hon<; No 53



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. Al^Yiim NKVER fails any ons m " WAUUI such a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, BiliousueßS and Constipation it. is •• A friend i m noed and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxtjm, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the beat. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many i persons afflicted with ooDßtipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or o^ou- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the PreßS as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form. ALAXUM OUKE9 Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveneßß, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appntite, Coatod Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, P«=inß and Distress after Eating, and all functional d&raugementa of the system of nutrition] NOTE THIS WJEJLX..— The whole system of a human being may be Verfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they arc really only m need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It mußt create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It iB a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away ail effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the prcper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. Thiß is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that maybe recom- mended to be "just as good.' It may be betUr — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but m such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEEPERS, PRICE 2 s 6d CONUNDRUM. TT7HY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?— Beoauee it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum. There is no Cough Medicine like it. In- troduced into Canterbury only last winter its success waß immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicines It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. It contains the same Ingredients as Friars' Balsam, which was firat made by the Monkß and .Friars ol F.uropo m the days of old. Friar*' Balsam has been used for six hundred yearß for healing outs and wounds. Spencer Vincent's Benjamiu Gum iB a Compound of thia Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special process for internal use. Are you troubled with . your Chest ? BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lungs. It will not heal them at once. It must be used for some ' time, and used icgularly m old-atandin oases. Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh I Cough i BENJAMIN GUM. Will Heal the inflammation of the threat and passages ot tbe nooe as Friars' Balsam heals outs. Coughs disappear with 'this infl immation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewing gum, bub a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twine ac much as any other Cough Mixture m the market, It ia the KING OF ALL. FKICE : Is 6d and !#$ 6- Chemisti and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, CHRISTQIJTOOH 4



Friedlander Bros. COMPLEX CLEARING SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. FIRS L'-CLASS RESIDENCE FOR SALEJ OR TO LET. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd, have been favored with instructions from Mr J. 0. Duncan, on account of his having decided to remove to Chriatchuroh, to Sell by Publio Auotion,— Th a wholp of bin vninable Household uiiuiure ai.d Effects, consisting of Drawiug, Uining, and Sitting Room Suites. »Lao the contents of four Bedrooms, and Kitchen Utensils. A first class Piano by R Lipp and Sohn, This offers a graml ipporfjnity for anyona wishing to furnish or add to ihair home, &s every article is for absolute said The residence, which is one of (he nicest m town, is for private sale, or will be let if nob sold. Sale on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, At 12 o'clock. 11 125 R. FR£EDLANDER, Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our ncxb Hone Fair on THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 117 Auctioneer. _ Tenders. TENDERS FOR ENLARGEMENT OF N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. mENDERS are invited till Noon o _L FRIDAY, 25r.h inst., for the erection "f Additions to the premises of the New Zealand Clothing Factory Plans md Specifications to be teen wuh the Manner, with whom Tenders must be lodged. 11 US Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR A & P. SHOW. AT 2d per mile first class, minimum 4s » Id per mile second class, minimum 2s » mileage counted one way only ; tickets issued from the 22ud to the 24>h November, at Lyttelton, Kingston, and intermediate stations, including stations on bi arches between those point?, availuble for r< turn till the st,h December. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase cf the ticket m every case and may be broken after the firab twenty-five miles. 11 119 BY ORDER. NICOLL BROTHERS. iNicoil Brothers, [H. F. NIOOLL.] {L. A. NICOLL, AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENIS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS |EAST STREKT, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF OATTLK, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Fntrance by right-of-way, roar 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 iv any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on go«.ds '-'placed |m our haudß for absolute 8»le. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have paroels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their ropertiea to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS DALGETY & 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 againßfc Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely &Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. t GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL ~BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space ab any time to suit) their own convenience, by com- munioating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, Limited. 8 30, COR COUGH 3, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA InSuonza, Consumption, <sc, <fco XA.TS COMPOUND ESSENCE OP UNSEBD V Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, 4<j X AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, t >i V Coughs, Colds, and Che* Complaints £ AY'SCOMPOTJND, fox Cough sand Colds, ia equally I fx rarvuwable for horses and cattle 'IC A T' S "*%* ?* F& ? a V eo^ & tteuwlgta, Faceactu TV &o. Contela Qcinine, Iron, <to I NTJty OATKA^TiOUM VTJJLa d geetivo, oorre t |_ tyve, anil agreeablr aperient fS OAOULINE-Cemen»for Broken ArUcloi, I \j iWTWIwN, Hwmbotour* StookpoH, gngUnd.



J. V. DE BEEK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, "VTOW SHOWING NEW LINES IN JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY. WATCHES, WATCHES, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS. E.P. WARE, F.P. WARE. The Largest and Beat Stock In Ashburton. Inspection Invited. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. Watoh and Clock Repairs GUARAN- TEED FOR 13 MONTHS. Jewellery repaired with neatnesa and despatch. GOLD & SILVER PLATING | Done un the Premises at Town Priceß. Sight Testing a Speoialty. J. V. DE BEER, (late s. salek) east street, ashburton. THE CASH BOOT STORE. (Next to Nicoll Bros.) rjIHE Leading Boot Store m Aahburtcn. THF FINEST SITCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, and retailed ab loweßt prices. JUST ARRIVED - Ladies' Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. LadieB 7 Glace Kid Boota and Tan Boots. Ladieß* Glace American Shoes. Ladiea' Evening Shoes m all colour?. Shoes for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20s. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarmid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. LAWES' Dips & Manures. fTIHE Public Dipa at the Aahburfcon and | X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. | For terms and particulars apply to Care- taker. Lawea' Superphosphate — Beat Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m Btock. EDWARD "SAUJSIDERS, ) LOCAL AGENT. Jl 116 BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON It 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 Agente for all the Leading Machines. Come m and Bee for yourselves. LANDEUB & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. 10 24 CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE J EXPORT Cot., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Anhburtor. Branoh Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to aot as its A.9hburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Spaoe at the Belfast Works or purchane manures can apply lo Mr Roberts and their wants will have prompt attention ?. WAYMpUTH, Sepratajfy, Phriitohuroh, August U, I§9§ ■ ■ *?



Publ o .Notices. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A SALE OF WORK will be held m the Orange Hall on SATURDAY, 26th inst. Many useful artioles for sale. Hall i open from 10 o'clock. Luncheon from 12 till 2. Price Is. XI 140 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), IS NOW IN ASHBURTON on his usual visit ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLIN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING OLUB A GENERAL MEETING of the Ashbur- *~\. ton County Racing Club — and Membere of the late Ashburton and Tinwald Racing Clubs, and also Members of the once proposed New Club, having been admitted as members of the ABhburton County Baling Club, are included therein— will beheld m the Arcade Chambers at 3 p.m. on SATURDAY NEXT, 26th inst, for the purpose of electing Officers of the Club. Attention is drawn to rule No. 9, which reads as follows, and will be strictly enforced : — " No Member shall be permitted to vote at any meeting unless his subscription be paid." 11 141 C. H. DOWDIKG, Secretary, wool; FARMERS and Others can get a CORRECT and INDEPENDENT VALUE of their WOOL for the coming Sales by applying personally or by wire to H. McELREA, 11 142 City Hotel, Christchurch. [ADVEbTISEMENT.] _____ I TO THE EDITOR. SIR,— Referring to the prosecution at Rakaia of Mr J. Blair for cruelty to animals, i umors are current m the district 1 that I was the informer. There is no foueda- tion at all for these rumours, and I had nothing whatever to do with setting the I law m motion against Mr Blair. WILLIAM BUCHAN, 11 143 Contractor, Laurieton. CITY TT TEL 1 T V JEL 0 T E L TRIANGLE, Christohurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. R\ LEXANDER begs to inform his • _CJl_ f riends andjthe publio generally that he has taken over the above com- modious and popular Hotel from Mr MoNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. The accommodation is second to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, Wines and Spirits procurable m stock. Telephone 365. R. Alexander, Proprietor. 1025 Triad Competitions. rpHIS Month the « Triad ' offers prizes for _L competitions as under : — £ a d For the photo of the prettiest child > under six years (to be reprodu ced m the 'Triad.') The prize is not for the best photo, but for > 2 0 0 the prettiest child. Closed 20th September. Prize won by Lina Jonea, Colas Bay, Southland. 4 For best written and composed "\ application of situation m a mer- j chant's office ; youths under 18. I 9 « n Cloßed 20th October. Prize won [ * v v by Robert B VouDg, Auckland. I Watoh, value J For best original conundrum on the ' 'Triad,' to clobo 20th November. Handsome illustrated volume, -2 0 0 ' The Ruined Abbeys of Britain,' by Fredk. Ross, value For names of the six greatest and "\ best songs. Will be decided by competitors themselves. The oO 0 one who voteß for the aix the j majority vote for to be the win- ner. To cloß3 20th December. J For the best worked or painted \ bookmark ; to have the words I 4 The Triad ' m the design. To J- 20 0 close 20th January. Gold I Bangle, value J Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not less than 53 for goods purchased from one of the advertisers m the * Triad,' or for goods advertised m the ' Triad,' »s per list below. Competitions to be posted to " Manager •Triad,' Dundedin." The result of each competition will be given m the ' Triad ' m issue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Ashburton Drapery Co., Drapers Gates, Horace A., Music Warehouse, Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Guinea Gold Cigarettes Joshua Bros,, Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, IS, and Co, X Jams •> Lochhead, R N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Sandernon'a Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Company, John Cowles, agent Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond Surafeura Tea Taylor, R R, Tea Merchant, etc Three Castle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarettes 1 Waboo ' Loaaby'a, « Koolibah ' Lobby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may enter) . Westport Coal Co., J L Gillies, agent Wilson, Balk and Co., French Coffee and v OuvahTca ;



THE DUST PAN. DO WE ? ° F <»™» WE DO, CLAIM THAT THE IV ew Davis ) XV-^ 8 p r? n .°unoed to be the best on earth at the Paris „ / V V Exhibition, where it> was awarded Gold Medal vertical Feed I against ALL COMERS, and Higheit Awards at Sydney „ . [ Melbourne, Adelaide, Dunedin, and Bouth S; as Kxhibi- -s»e"%vit«gf J>la»oliitie I tions. Nq Corb, Springs, or Teetb to Wear Out. JKAHY TF.R».S. FRBfe IKIAL < C' l «*ergr* i » \The best make. By Special Appointment to Lord -t er a ml) v tutor t3 / Ooblow, lite Governor of New Zealand, Mnase.y-rani-riß 1 Sub.AGENT for this High Grade and Well-known Bicycles } Maobine. Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c., at THE DUST PAN. Address— NEK C BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. I 11 32



Craighead & Berryman desire to express their appreciation of the prompt manner m which such an extraordinary number of gentlemen have already responded to tbeir invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new suits this season. By em ploy- ing extra labor Craighead k Berryman are still prepared to execute fresh orders for the , approaching shows. — (Adv " PfI ASES"OF"THE~MO6Ni NOVEMBBB. D H M Last quarter ... ... 7 158 a.m New moon ... ... 14 11 51 a m First quarter .*. „_ 21 435 p.m Full moon .. ._ 28 4 9 p.m ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING 'AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made XX. on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly instal meats. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager VV an uO<3 LOST, yesterday— Black Silk Umbrella, between Tinwald and Ashburton Flour Mill. Apply Mail Office. 11 144 FRESH Whitebait, Groper, B'ue Cod, Smoked Fish, and all kinds of fresh fish by express to-night, at J. H. Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. 11 145 WANTED Known.— Boot Trunks and Packing Cases for sale cheap. — W. H. Collier, " The Corner." HORSE FOR SALE. — A handsome buggy or light trap Horse (very quiet) for tale, cheap. Apply this Office. mYPE WRITER.— Type Writer for Bale, JL cheap ; quite new. Apply Office of this paper. /CONVENIENT GlGT^perially adapted Vj/ for a farmer, for Bale, cheap. For particulars apply Office of this paper. SPECIALTIES at "The Corner."— Calicoes, Towels, Curtains, Quilts, Pillow Slips, Carpets, Health Ruga, Lino- leums.— W. H. Collier. BARRETT BROS, announce that their Dissolution of Partnership Sale is now on. At its commencement) every item of Stock was reduced m price, giving customers far greatet advantage than the usual dis- count did. They are etill selling at lowest cash sale, prices, Ti>X "Tokomaru"— Barrett Bros, have Pi just received from Glasgow another shipment of nicely assorted goods m Prints, Shirting, Satteen Stripeß, Galateas, and numerous other lines m general drapery, etc. All marked off at lowest cash sale prices. EX " Ruapehu "—Barrett Bros, have just received from Manchester another shipment of nicely assorted goods m general drapery etc. Marked off at lowest cash sale priceß. An opportunity is afforded for the ready money to be well spent. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb-off ClothiDg, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mas Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 YOUNG Ladies' Journal, November Weldon's Journal, Ootobej?,' The Strand ; Pearson's, Ludgate, English Maga- zine, and other monthlies. New Books— Rodin's Corner, If Sinners Entice Thee, The Ways of a Widow, Russia's Destiny, The Future of Europe, South Island Maoris, Manual of Maori Conversation, Daily Meßßsge. — H. M. Jones. TO POULTRY BREEDERS. —Beginner could not make a better start than by Purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the beet strain m the oolony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, exoept Sunday, from 12 3« Craighead & Berbyman are now sellin 1 the new model Masaey-HarrJs bicycles at thg i lowest prices for cash or on easy - terms foe the convenience of purchasers ;• wood rimr i (guaranteed for five years) and all the lateas i improvements m both gentlemen's and ladteb p»otyOvl,"-(A4^ 9 •