Town Edition. THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Preßs Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Reoeived Wakapuaka August 22, 9 5 a.m, Guardian Office 9 30 a.m. Kaiser William's Way of Main taining* Peace. Berlin, August 21 Speaking at Mayence the Emperor stated that he was firmly determined to persevere, with all his strength, m his grandfather's great work of peace, which was so dear to him. The only method of doing this was by main taining Germany's prestige with her neighbors. A Terrible Tragedy. St. Petersburg, August 21 A terrible tragedy occurred on a Russian convict ship travelling from Tyumen to Tomsk, Siberia. The prisoners were so overcrowded that thirty-one of them were suffocated. Resurrection of a Warship. Vienna, August 21 The warship Danai, which sank at Trieste, seventy-six years ago, has been refloated. Threatened Water Famine. London, August 21 The east end of London is threatened with a water famine. The water companies have reduced the supply to six hours daily.

THE SOUTH POLE EXPEDITION.

♦ — United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, August 21 Sir George Newnes, speaking at a farewell luncheon aboard the Southern Gross, said he thought it would be a mistafce for Mr Borchgrevinck, the leader of the expedition, to visit the Falklands m search of Lieutenant De Gerlache, the leader of the Belgian expedition, who w*s~ aware of Mr Borchgrevinck's route, and that the latter might try to meet him, and would put aside everything to assist bim if necessary.

CONFERENCE OF PREMIERS.

Future of New Gurneti. The Pacific Cable. United Press Association— -By Electrics Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, August 21 The conference of the Premiers on the New Guinea land grab has adopted a series of resolutions which will not be made public till they have been presented to the Governor of Queensland. It is understood that there is a unanimous protest against the grant as at present contemplated. Resolutions were also carried embodying suggestions for the future administration of New Guinea on a more satisfactory basis than the present one. It has transpired that the Premiers conference decided to renew the pro test respecting New Guinea, and urge Mr Chamberlain to get the Queen to withhold her consent to the ordinance. Although the Premier of Queensland has not signed the protest, he is m full accord with the decision. If the ordi nance is assented to, New South Wales and Victoria will probably withdraw their contributions. With regard to the future control of New Guinea, it is recommended that either the sole administration should rest with the Queensland Government, or the Imperial authorities should administer it as a Grown colony. It waa decided that if the Imperial Government withdraw their subsidy to the Merrie England, the New Guinea Government service vessel, New South Wales and Victoria should withdraw their contributions. The Pacific cable was discussed, and it was decided that if the Imperial Government and Canada together con tribute or guarantee five-ninths of the cost, New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland would each contribute one ninth. The opinion was expressed that New Zealand would be willing to contribute tho remaining ninth. It was decided, on the proposal of Queensland, to strengthen the defences of Thursday Jsland, Queensland finding 4i OOQ, and to strengthen the forts and armament, New South Wales and Vic toria providing increased troops. With reference to the Paris Exhibi tion, it was agreed that the space allotted was too small, especially for New South Wales and Victoria, and that unless it was increased it was doubtful if those colonies would ex hibit. ______

News in Brief.

— -■ * Owing to pressure of space, Mr J. Wilson's new advertisement! »v new season's papers, etc., ia held over till next issue. Mr D. Thomas will offer fifteen draught horses and filließ at the Tinwald yards to-morrow, ages from three years upwards. Those requiring draughts Bhould have a look fct these. Mr B. Thomas will have a special entry o pigß for Tinwald yards to-morrow — 40 weaners-Baid to be a really good line, and worth farmers' attention. A lion-hunting lady once pestered Tenny- Bon to lunch with her and meet a /arge party. The poet at length gave m, but had his revenge, Bince he spoke but onse during luncheon, and, then f« say, "I like my cut m chunks." Lady to applicant for place of cook — " As there are only my husband and myself m tht family, I think you ought to come for lesi than you ask. There are only two person: to cook for." Domestic — •• But, mum, wher I'm wid you there 'ud be three." ••Bruce asked me to-daj," Sir M.. Gran! Duff tells us m his I}iary, " What is th< difference between ao English and an Irisl gentleman ? " And he states that his repl; was, " The one has the feelings of a gentie man, and the other has the failings of i gentleman." A French lady once made to an Eoglis! peer the oft-repeated assertion that he countrymen were the most polite people i Europe, and capped all her arguments b sajing, ""Sou admit it yourselves. "Exictly," was his lordship's reply, with diplomatic bow, " that ia our politeness.' 1 -

PROFESSOR DANTE.

B Carl Hertz mystified and extracted dollar! - from colonial audiences more successfully than any sleight-of-hand performer that » preceded him, but, if report speaks truly, Professor Dante, who opens m Ashburton on Friday, is still cleverer than he m the art oi deception. The press of the chief American citiea aie unanimous m describing him ea a king among preatidigitateurs, and o"r Christchurch and Duuedin contemporaries are equally emphatic m hia praise. One ot , them says: -We have had, from time to time, some of the cleverest sleight-of-hand performers, but it was left to our latest visitor, Professor Dante, to excel anythiug yet seen m New Zealand. The Professor came hore most modestly, uuheralded by the usual flourish of trumpets which accompanies the visit of starß from America, but it was at once to be seen, after a trick or two h.vd been done on the stage, that he was a past master m the science of prestidigitation. To a good stage presence and a modest and unassuming air, Professor Dante adds a neatness and deftness m the performance of his varied tricks which at once shows him to be a olever artist. He does things which other corijurors have shown us, buc m a far neater and more complete manner, adding a something to the performance wbich makes it most complete. One of the moßt noticeable items ia the first parb ia the production of a recherche supper, plates, etc., all complete, together with wine, out of five apparently empty cylinders. The completeness of this feat is added to considerably by the fact that the professor carrieß it out so rapidly. In the same part, what the Professor calls "The fate of Madam Sans Gene" is very cleverly done. The lady enters a cage which is drawn up from the stage, a pistol is fired, and presto ! the lady is gone, only, however, to reappear Bmiling from the centre of the hall. In the Becond part a moßt clever version of the Arabian box mystery is given, which excels the original idea by a long way. How the two men change plaoea through two locked boxes is a myßtery which the Professor works out artistically. "The beggar's dream," a most dramatic sketch m which the lady is apparently burned up, is also wonderfully good. . . . Taken throughout the per formance is a moßt interesting and clever one, all the varied items on the programme are done so deftly and easily, and there is a spirit of refinement aboub the entertainment which cannot fail to please.

Latest Items.

■ Coubsincj. — It is undecided whether the Coursing Club can use the Lagmhor ground for their farewell meeting. Those interested will be notified by advertisement m our next issue. Life Insubance — A new departure has been introduced into the Ashburton county m life assurances, viz., tho Australian Widows' Fund. Special tables m force iB this office exempt from payment of pre miums while the assured is tither tempor arily or permanently disabled through acci dent, illness, or mental disorder. Such liberal termß will no doubt be appreciated by those who have made no provision for tho future, for those whom they may be called on suddenly to leave perhaps m needy circumstances. Mr W. M. Ward bus been appointed resident agent m Ashbmton.

g JS'flaß ASHBtiBTOfr GUARDIAN ; MONBAST, AUGUST 22, 1898



ST AR i LING REDUCTIONS IN ROLLITi'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR, & BRAN & SHARPS. Inquire Prices before buying elsewhere. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS NIMMO & BLAIB'S STANDABD SEEDS. 11 - VEGETABLE SEEDS. M IS%^SS^ Id per Paokefc. F L O*W R R SEEDS. Id per Packet. 100 Varietie?. COMPLETECATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ON^APPLIOATION. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. WE Havefjust'recemd from Norih Canterbury a splendid f election of Seed Po'atoes, Including? the following varieties : — BEAUTY OP HEBRON.- One of the best early sorts, very productive and of excellent flavor. BEAUTY OF BATH. -A well-known early Variety of good quality and graat productiveness. BKEEZE'S PrvOLIFIC — A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps well and for main enp ib is very valuable. BRUCE, (OvhI). — 'fh : 8 is a very hea*y cropper, sorrietimes yielding aB much as 20 toes to the acre under favorable conditions, and the quality la very superior. - -JL™ ' WK have also m stoe R chard 'Sed den, 'Bath. Kidneys, and other well known varieties. FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND.CHRISTCHURCH. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPEOTAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges" and Fancy Costume Clolha, 1b! Gd, 2s 3d, 2a QA, bought tojaell at Is, Is 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2a 3d, 2s lid, bought to sell at Is 6d, Is lid Black Cdßhmeres, Is 9d, bought to Eell 'at .„ ._ . _ ... is 3d BUck and Colored Velveteens, Is 9J, bought to sell at ... .„ .... Is 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22a 61, 23a 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12a 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15; 63, 16a bl, bought to Bell at .„ 8s 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, sid, bought to sell at ,„. 3^d Ftriped Turkish Towels, lO^d, bought to selKat M »„ 6^d Union Shirtings, Is, bought to sell at 7£d Boxes of 2,dozen Safety Pin?, fl^d, bought to sell at „ 3d IN Conjunction7with thejabove Special Prices we offer to mike (m our" beat style and finish)iCostumeß from"* Cloth Bpeci^Hydesigned for Coat and Skirt, for 3Og complete. MITCHELL & TURNER. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large portion of the Aligned Estate of W. Chartrfs, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the tame at LOW PRICES FOR OaSH. 15 QUIRES OJF 1 NOTEPAPBR FOR 6cl. SPECIAL VALUE IN AOOOUNT B.OKS. (x) Qm A nPT/^iiVrTr 1 P?^V~ BOXED lines cream laid and antique. In 6d, OJLxjL JL Xv/Xl JJJXV JL « unsurpassed m the trade for value; plain, fancy and cwnmsrctal Staiionery. X>/^V/^T^ r 'Q. NEW Books, Magazines m each mail, Vrzt and Presentation XJ \JkJl\.)3* Bookp, Toy Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Booke. T? A ATY^A^ A LB U M s . Photo FTem^, Writing JJ ixiN \J X UUV/JUO, Desks, Work Box<s, L .dies' Dressing Caeca and Comp .nion?, Pareee, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro* Plated Goods, Glassware. MTTQTP THE Wickena Federal Australian and Victoria Albums i>X \J Di-Vi Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes Brass Inßtrumentß, Auioharps. Pianos on Hue for Concerts and Entertainments. TjT A GREAT REDUCTIONS; for CASH, this Month, prior to AT3r< A XTQ TWO SPECfAL LIN ES Bargaina for Cash, thia Month V/XVVTjnL-L\ O» prior to Stccktaking. f^'Vr^T TTCI LA .MRS* AND GENTLEMEN'S. Vary low prioe* for Vj X VjXj HiO» CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking." CIRCULATING LIBRARY, h. m, Tones;



NICOLL BROTHERS. JXicoll Brothers, [H". F. NiCOLL.] [L. A. NiCOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. WE be& to announce to the General Public that we v/M commence busi- ness on WEDNESDAY, August 17, iv the premises known aa the "Blue House," Ash- burton, which are being altered to meet the requirements of our business. WEEKLY S^LESof Merchandise, F.irni- ture, and Produce, will beheld EVERY SATURDAY, cnmmeooiug at 12 o'clock noon. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hauds for absolute sale. Grain bought and sold on commission. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. A SEED DEPARTMENT will be a speoial feature of our Business. We have on hand NEW SEASON'S SEED 3 | Comprising — Colonial Grown Ryegrasp, Cocksfoot, Cc w- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New Season's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- gels, Carrots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England* WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplia and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. I Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. i FIRE, LIFR, & MARINE INSURANCE RI-KS EFFECT EB. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Fret hold Securities, at 4J, and 5 per cent. Farms, Fouse Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., 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 NicojiL Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated ferti iser. Price on application, , Allowauce made for quantities. ' Letters will receive prompt attention. , NICOLL~BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS. FREF.ZERS. FREEZERS IjiARMERS wishing to consign Sheop oi their own account can book space at an] time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with U9. JNICOLLBROS. : DISTRICT AGENTS, CBRBTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 3 KOZiE TEA 7 > Mont TCeifntuQ



■«,,''^T3ajg{?TJiaX)UL-iZ.^JJUJtUBB«Hia«BW—— EM— 3— I THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM PANY, Limit tD. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS MANURES. T7l SPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur \JJ nips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USKD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties o- this Celebrated Fertiliser. Prices on appli cation. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will reoeive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS. 8 128 CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PEND T NG the Erection of the ABhburton Branch Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to acb as its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Spaoe at the Belfast Works or purchase mmurea can apply io Mr Robertß, and their wants will have prompt abbention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. \ Christchurch, August 11, 1898. 8 81 \ WAR. _ WAR. ! Ti/TIL LIONS OF SCALE BLIGBT DAILY KILLED BY WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. NOW is the Time bo use it if you want GOOD CROPS OF CLEAN FRUIT 4ND HEALTHY TREES. » , . .v a f O C JOSEPH SEALY, Apply to the Agents. [ DaV ID THOMAS. To the OFFICE AND MANUFACTORY— ilavdock Street. 8 132 T. H. UNDBILL.J [K. UNDRILL.] A every requisite;on hand. T H. UNDRILL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHItsG UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. | Private Address, Peter Streeb, direotlj 0 \ behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care 0 I Mr T. Andrews, ftaat Belt. 2



JIB9B. NEW SEASON '.S SEEDS. NIIvIMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d. Flower Seeds Id, All the latest novelties for the season. :o: ■ TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stock a First-claas BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which cannot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VERY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils always m stock. j Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepan?, and Eaamelware. Splendid value m Outlery, Spoou?, and Forks, etc. cheapest house m ashburton for groceries, crockery ;and hardw^rf. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. »/\ • __^— _ SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUBHETT STEEET, ASHBURTOV. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OR 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 JPRIEJDUAIVO ER BROW., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE 3V.Z. FABMERB CO-UPJbiRATITE A SsSsOOIyVX'XOIV OJF 1 CArSTKRBURY, Limited,, OR AJLBKRT HUBERTS, AGKJNT, as h burton. OANTEBBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 0 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secret *ry.



Frledlander Bros., Limited. WKST STREET AUCr ION MART. , v SA r IUItDAy,~AUGU^T i7. WK have received instructions to aeU as above, without reserve, acontiaotor'B plant, consisting of * ' f* Draught MARKS and GELDINGS. "1 TR-.P AIARE. 0 Whifechapcl Cart, Furm Dray, Double Furrow Plough, Single Furrow Plough, 5 leaf Harrow*, Cambridge Koller, 2 Sh^ep Feeders, Spring Trap and Harness, Coverß, Swingtetrees, and Sindries. Sale ab 12 30 o'clock. 7 FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. ( 8 166 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. WEST STREET "~ HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our »cxt Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBEB 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 8 67 FOR SALE- SEED BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN- FRIEDLANDER BROS;, Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. "TTTJfi tffar to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at Vut prices leas the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing oliente We have largo Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex ouc Stores or direct from the Factory. FRI EDLANDER Bros. Ltd., FORSALE. /JQAA APPROPRIATION m the tgjOVJVJ Industrial Building Society. Apply, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. \fcf& HAVHJ FOR SALK— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m tie Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO- Double machine dresßtd Rygrase, Colonial Cowgrasß and Red Caover, White Clover, Alalke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and higheab germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLAI^DER BROS., LIMITED. T. Bullock. ' FOX SALE. £i 108 PER ACRE. pCf\ ACRES, near Town, being 8.8. (J\J 25704, fronting Mitcham Road, and not far from the aite ot the new Freezing Works and the. County Saleyards. Would make a good paddook for farmers living at a distance sending stock to Freezing Works or to the Yards for sale. Very easy terms of payment. [ T. BULLOCK. i TO LET. " 5 - 1 /^OTTAGE of 4 rooma, together with \^J Scullery m WilU street west. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AX a low rental, viz 5a 6d per week. Shop and Premises fronting Ea3tstreet south. Apply to '• T. BULLOCK. " TINWALD. ' FORSALE. SECTION No 125. fronting Thomaß IBtreit, together With four-roomed Cobtuge thereon. Liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T~O LET. 31/ ACRES, about, well fcituated at \%*, Allen toD, together with dwelling' house, lately occupied by Mr C. Primmer. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD. for Tale. SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing \ lacre, fronting Main South Road am Railway. The owner having Bettled m thi North Idand is desirous of disposing of then at once. Apply T . BULLOO K TOWN SECTIONS. "OERSONS desirous of building are invitet C to inspect the list of Town Sections have for sale, varying m prioe from £15 t MUM*. B|WMO «



J CHURCH SERVICES. j DT. STEP U EN ' S OHDRCI [ WEDNFRDAY— St. Bftrtholr-mew'a Da — Holy Communion, 7.30 a.m. : G.F $ I 7 30 p.m. [ THURSDAY-Social gathcuug m S ! | Stephen's ichoolroom, 7 30 p.m. - FRIDAY _ Short Service, 730 pm. Choir practice, 8 pm. CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESDAY— Men an.l Women, 7.3 l>m SATURDAY— Special Classes, 2 30 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. August 28. 8 30 am— Holy Commuuion. 11 am — Morning Prayer 11 a.m and 3 p.m — Se&field Anniversary Services. 3 pm— Dromore— Mr T. Gateß. 6 30 p.m. — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. D. THOMAS. TINWALD YABDS. TO-MORROW, SPECIAL ENTRY OF PIGS. I HAVE reoeived instructions from a Client to Sell— Art WEANERS. A real good line. D. THOMAS, 8 172 Auctioneer. HORSES. HORSES. HORSES. tinwald~"yards. TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, AUGUST 23. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Northern Client to Sell by Publio Auction at the above Yards, viz — Iff 'GOOD YOUNG DRAUGHT LO 'MARES AND GELDINGS, from three years upwards. The above Horaea will be sold after the Stock Sale. 8 146 METHVEN YARDS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25. I HAVE received instructions from a Client to Sell at the above fixture, viz— p*r\ f\ Half & Three-quarterbred E'.VKS, O\J\J m lamb to English Leicester Bams; due September 20, All one ear-mark, and guaranteed sound. Off tussock. I i DAVID THOMAS, 8 171 Auction™ r. Business Notices. SPECIAL SALE OF Earthenware, Glass, & China. tTAVING TAKEN the Premisca lately occupied by Mr R. Henry m Tancred Street, we are HOLDING A SPECIAL SALE, as above. Being heavily over-stocked m these Goods, we are marking them very LOW to clear, as we require the space for other lines. Don't miss this chance to secure First' class Goods at AUCTION PRICES. THE SALE LASTS FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. CARSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthen- ware, TANCRED STREET, 8 138 Ashburton Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression, Neural gfia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The pectoral FuLnai- gjator ISsplc ia the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of succesß. J. ESPIC, Ports* 20 rue St- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Co Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powde contains a prospectus with directions. D'LAVILLE'S (W) L| Q UOR Has a world -wide reputation as being the best specific. ' LITERATURE ON APPLICATION a y y F. COM AR & FILS, 20, Bus des PossSs-St-Jaeques, PARIS 8 AND OF ALL CHEMISTS '6 51a 3t LiMMMBMBMMBHMBiMMi >d ■ ft i Z I 3 I J . i fii IKI/i I



Entertainments. V-\DDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. Under the Management of Mr M. B. Curtis. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. FfUDAY, AUGUST 26. THE GREAT UNAPPROACHABLE DANTE M°-§k°te, AIDED BY MDLLE. EOMJJINDA. AND HIS FIRST-CLASS COMPANY OF PLAYERS. THE UNAPPROACHABLFJ MAGICIAN THE ORIENTAL ILLUSIONIST THE WIZARD OF MYSTERY THE FUN PROVOKER OF THE AGE. IX EW The Marvellous Bicyclist. Thh Fate of Mmb. Sans Gene A.JLt'JLd This Beggar's Dream Nanko, An Asiatic Miracle JNJEW Tiik Wonder Karmos. Front seats 3s, Stalls 23, Pit Is. Plan of 1 reserved seats at H. M . Jones. 8 170 <J. E. PETHERICK. ASHBURTON I VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 3 ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL. I THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 9 1 CO« OJfciRT. {iAias Howie, of Gisborne, will sing.) c DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT tl AND 7 DARKTOWN EIRE BRIGADE. i- _____ a Commence at 8 p.m. Tickets 2\ and I*. h To be followed by a Penny DANCE. n Don't Cough.— Relief can be obtainei y immediately. Use " Kbatinq's Cougi ■" Lozenges" — well known as the utterl; a unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongl recommended oy many eminenb physioimi They at once check the cough and remov the cause without any after effect ; the moe delicate can therefore take them. On Lozenge alone givea eaae— one or two at be time eneurea rest. Sold everywhere m tini 13i4 eneh,



Wanted, "VT OTIC E— Hardley's Patent Seed Sower XN will be at work at Mr J. Oochrane'r Farm, Elgio, on Thursday next. 8 169 npHE Salvation Maori Party at the Odd- JL fellows' Hall, To-nighb only. Come and ci.joy the Heavenly music. 8 167 ODDFELLOWS' Hall — Doors open at 715 To-night. Secure seats early to avoid crush. Reserved seats, Is ; pit, 6d. 8 168 rTIEMPLAR HALL— To-nighb, at 730 J, E. Swineed, Evangelist, will give a Gospel Address. Subject — "Reconciled and Saved." 8 l n s PERSONS who have received Invitations to the Spinsters' Bill are informed that Refreshments will be provided free. 8 176 WANTED Known— l have a Lady's Bicycle for hire, by day or hour. — Apply M. Pbiest. 8 173 FRESH and Stewed Oysters, Blue and Red Cod and all kinds of fish.— J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 8 174 SCHOOL Books for all Standards. Special value m 63 Exercise Books ; 3000 12-inch Hulers, £d each. All School Books at published prices for cash. Excep- tional value m Stationery and Acoount Books, Acdemy Pictures.— .H. M. Jones. FOR SiALB, Cheap— Strong Trap ; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126



Synopsis of New Advertisements. Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade— Con- cert and dance, Oddfellows' Hall, Thursday next. D. Thomas — 40 weaners for sale, Tinwald yards, to-morrow ; also 500 ewes for sale, Methven yards, Thursday nexb. Friedlander Bros., Ltd.— Seed barley for sale ; also contractor's plant, Saturday next. Professor Danto— Entertainment, Odd- fellows' Hall, Friday nexb. Notice— Hard ley's Patent Seed Sower, Elgin, Thursday next. J. H. Jewitt — Fresh fi^h and oysters. M. Priest — Lady's b'cycie to hire. Oddfellows' Hall— Maori party, to-nighfc. E. Swinerd — Templar Hall, to-night. Notice— Re epinstero' ball.



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