ROAD BOARDS.

Longbeach The monthly meeting of the Longhead Road Board was hold on Saturday hs- Present— Messrs J. Bishop (chairman), J. O. N. Grigg, J. Oroy, J. McQuilkin, and A Wilson. SURVETOBS* REPORT. The surveyors reported completion of contraot for shingling Waterton and Bell's roads ; that the contractor for shingling Ford's road had stopped work. Also that they had been requested to bring under the Board's notice the bad state of the concrete apron m Wbeatstone drain ; and that the maiiftenanoq man had been engaged patohiLg roads, repairing bridges, etc 16 was resolved to grant contractors leave for harvest j to draw the County Council's Attention to the state of the concrete m Wheatatone drain, by which, if it should be carried away m time of flood, serious damage would be done to the road. The remainder of the report was adopted. DEPUTATION. Mr McKay waited on the Board, and Mked that improvements be made to Chat* moss and MoLennan'e roads. — The surveyors were instructed to inspect the roads and report to next meeting. SOOTH BOAS CULVERT. On the motion of Mr McQuilkin, it was deoided that the Board's contribution towards oonorete oulvert on South Road be £5. GBAZINO STOCK IN BIVEBBED. The Board's attention was drawn to the aotion of the Connoil m allowing persons only whose property fronted on the riverbed to graze stopk and fenoe off portions of the riverbed. It was considered this was a hard ship to small holders, and the Board dis approved of the Council's aotion, and considered it , was questionable if it had power to pats raoh a motion. It was resolved to instruot the poundkeeper not to interfere with stock grazing on the riverbed nnltis the Council's motion were Altered to impound all stook. MAINTENANCE. Some small works of maintenance were ■hen considered, and After passing accounts Amounting to £103 0a 9d the Board ad journed.

Mount Somers.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Monday, January 3. Present — All the members ; Mr Chapman (chairman). REPORTS. The chairman's and members' reports on works completedSnd m progress were read and oonsiiered ; and the members' action ia regard to necessary repairs and alterations txeouted by their ordets during the recess, was approved. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received as follows : — From an absentee granting the Board permission to take shingle for road purposes from his section near the Ashburton Gorge Road. From Mr W. Baxter, agreeing to have gone ploughed on Htwson's Road on the same terms as previously. J*rom Mr White, regretting inability to reduce hiß account as requested by the Board, and forwarding particulars m support of same. — Pasßed for payment. BATES. The Clerk was inßtruoted to notifiy by means of the local newspapers that tea per cent will be added to all rates outstanding after the 19th day of January, on which date the Clerk will be m attendance at the Board's Office, Mottnt Somers. Accounts amounting to £72 10s 8d were passed for .payment and the Board then adjourned.

TiNwald Town Board.

The adjourned monthly maeting of the Tinwald T«wn Board was held on Friday last. Present — Messrs E. Gates (chairman), C. Doherty, J. M. Hampton, T. Williams, and M. Lagan* A DONATION. The Chairman of JJpper Aahburton Road Board wrote forwarding a cheque for £5, donation towards construction of ooncrete culvert aorosis Archibald street. — The letter wm ordered to be acknowledged, and the Chairman thanked for the generous and unsolicited donation. . AN APOIjOGY. Mr J. Primmer forwarded an apology.— The letter was received. WATER SUPPLY. Mewrs W. Meharry and others wrote pttvyingior a water supply. — The petition wm granted conditionally. STRAY OATTLB. Residents on Carter's Terrace wrote, complaining of oafctle on roads. — The Chair man stated the Board were taking legal proceedings against persons grazing stock on the road, and that m all probability the evil would be speedily remedied. , ; WORKS. The Surveyor reported that the contractor, MrN. Fitzgerald, had practically completed his oontraob for constructing the culvert across Archibald street, and that the work had been ezeouted m a thoroughly work manlike manner. Members of the Board expressed them* selves, highly pleased at the manner m which the contractor had carried out this work, and gave Mr Fitzgerald a flattering testimonial as to the interest he had taken and the honest work he had done m carry ing out the contract. BBEAOHSS OF BY-LAWS. The Inspector reported having taken the names of several persons who had committed offences against the by-laws, such as riding bioyoles on the footpaths, driving stook along Archibald street, etc The matter of prosecuting offending individuals was left m the hands of a committee. Some minor works having been authorised by the Board, accounts amounting to £32 were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

CYCLING.

: 1— Pr<JM Association— By Electric Telegraph. Copyright. Melbourne, January 8 Walne, of Queensland, won the Brastard badge, Green, of EDgland, being the ohaflenger. '

Preu Association— By Electric Telegraph Ddnedin, January 8 The Otago Cycling Club's raoe meeting, held this afternoon, waß largely attended The weather was fine, but a strong breeze caught the rider* m the straight and affected the times. The Otago Wheel Race, 2 mile?, was won by A. Holmes (Christchurch), 200 yds, who had a close finish with W. Ferris (Oamaru), 165 yds, while T. Maw (Dunedin) beat Sutherland (Christchurch) by one foot for third place. Time, smin 6|seo. A. R. Barker did nob start m the Wheel Race, but, taking full advantage of pacing triplets and a tandem, won the Five Mile Provincial Championship easily ; T. Clarkson. second, being 200 yds away. Time, 12min 40&aec. Thetother events resulted :— Half-mile Cash— W. Clarkson, 65yds, 1 ; J. Hanley, 65yds, 2. Time, lmin 7§sec. One Mile Amateur— J. 8. White, scr, 1; G. C Moore, 30yds, 2 ; F. T. Anderson, 75yds, 3. Time, 2min 37§aec. One Mile Miiden Handicap — C. Peake, 50yds, 1 ; J. Hanley, 25yds, 2 ; R. Eagles, 45yds, 3. Time, 2min 35$seo. Half-mile Amateur — A. R. Grierson, 25yds, 1 ; J. 8. White, scr, 2 ; F. T. Ander son, 45yds; 3. Time, lmih lliiec. One ftnd a Half MUe Ladies' Bracelet— C Peake, * 210 yd*, 1 ; Wl B. Bell, 50yds, 2; E. Craw- Ford, 120 yds, 3. Time, 3min 43£aeo. One Mild Cash Hanfiicap-— T. Stewart, 135yda, 1; j l . McMillan, 13pyds, 2. ; T. Maw, 95yds, 3. Time, 2,min 2dsec. Three Mtlas Scratch Race— A. R. Barker 1, $. Olarkson 2, G. Sutherland 3. Time,7m.ia3Bga«<s. Y»itota' Race, one mile— J. Rapson J, J. Hanley 2., W. Br Ferris 3. Time, 2mm 2£seo Team Race. two. milei— Dunedjn Cypling Club (W. B. Bell, J. White, S. Minn) 12. points, 1 ; Qtagb Cycling Club («[. Chalmers, E. Craw ford, W. Gibson) 9 points, 2. Two Mile Multioyole—Dunlop triplet (Kenwood, Muir, and Bpaneo)l, tandem (Barker and Olarkson) B, 220 Yard* Flat Handipap— R. McKay, 11yds, 1? J. Turnboll, 10yds, 2; E. L Ifapassey, 14yds, 3. Time, 24|seo. Half Mile Flat Rape— J. C, McLean, 50yds, 1 \ T. MoKay. «or, 2 j E. L. Macaney, 45yds, |, Tfow, 3mio Sguo,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 10, 9.40 a.m., Guardian Office, 10 a.m. Crete. Berlin, January 9 Germany has resumed her share m the international occupation of Crete. The Anarchists. London, January 9 News has reached London that Faretto, who was f< und guilty of the murder of the French anarchist Broselle, recently discovered stabbed to death m Long Acre, London, has been , arrested m Italy. London detectives are being sent over as witnesses to appear against him m the extradition proceedings. Crew Rescued at Sea. Berlin, January 9 The German steamer Melita Bohlen, has rescued 31 of the crew of the steamer Drutnmond, as the latter was on the point of sinking off the coast of Africa. The Brummond was owned by the Drum Line Company, Liverpool.

THE GREEK BUDGET.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Athens, January 8. Nine million francs of the Greek revenue have been assigned to an international financial commission, for the purpose of the foreign loan service. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 10, 9.40 a.m. Guardian Office 10 a.m. Athens, January 9. The Budget makes no provision for raising a loan for payment of the war | indemnity to Turkey. The estimated revenue for the year amounts to 87 million drachmae, and the expenditure is estimated at a similar sum.

WEST AFRICA.

♦— — . Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Paris, January 8 The Debats states that the F ench have occupied toe .Niger bank from Say to Boussa, also all the territory along a line from Boussa to the ninth parallel. London, January 7 The British have occupied v alamia, ' an important town m the Gold Coast ' Hinterland, forestalling German occu pation.

GENERAL WEYLER.

» (Per Press Association.) Madrid, January 7 A council of war decided that there was no ground of action against General Weyler, whom the Spanish Government wished to place on trial by court-martial for an alleged breach of discipline. January 8. The Spanish Cabinet has ordered a fresh enquiry into the charges against General Weyler for a breach of discipline.

THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Calcutta, January 8 Colonel Bindon Blood captured the Tanga Pass on his expedition to punish the Bonerwals tribe.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS. J Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — j Copyright. London, January 7 The English wheat market is firm, but little business is doing ; the Continental is ! inactive, and the American is declining. C&lifornian No. 1 milling wheat, 37s 3d ; Russian cargoes, 37a 6d. London quotation for hard Duluth 40s 9d. The Bradford wool market is improv ing.

WOOL SALES.

Dunedin, January 10. The second wool sales opened this morn ing. The attendance was large and bidding very brisk, both the competition and the prices obtained comparing very favorably with last season, and showing an improve ment on the first sale this season. Prices ranged from s£i to B|d for halfbreda and crossbreds, long wools fetched 6d to 7£d, bellies and pieces 3d to 6d. One lob of six bales of halfbred, very fine quality, realised lO£d ; another lot of seventeen bales brought 9*d.

WEDDING.

— _, <v — . Kerr— Stewart. Aoharming and pretty wedding took placi on Wednesday, January 5, at the Wakanu Presbyterian Church, which 'vas decorator for the occasion, when Miss Catherin< Strath (Kn) Stewart, third daughter of Mi Peter Stewart, Seaview, was uni'ed m thi bonds of holy matrimony to Mr Matthew James Kerr, schoolmaster, Mount Somers, The Rev G B. Inglie performed the ceremonj m a most impressive manner. The bride, who was given away by her father, was dressed m a cream Ogured lustre, trimmed with silk and aatin ribbons, and the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. She also wore a gold diamond ard sapphire brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Maggie Stewart, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a dress of heliotrope orepon, trimmed with white silk ribbons, and shot hat to match. She also wore a g Id initialed ring, the gift of the bridegroom. Each carried a tastefully arranged bouquet, the gift of Mr Thomas Pitt, Seaview. Mr H. A. Flower, Ashbur* ton, aoted as best man, and fulfilled his duties man admirable manner. Mrs P. Stewart, mother of the bride, was dressed m black serge trimmed with white chiffon, and black jet bonnet with cream roses and chiffon. Mrs R. Kerr, mother of the bridegroom, wore a silver-gray lustre, trimmed with satin and pink chiffon, and bonnet to match. Miss Couzins.of Christohuroh, played the wedding maroh as the bride was leaving the church. After the ceremony at the church the guests, to the number of about 120, drove to Seaside Farm, the residence of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous breakfast was provided m a large maiquee erected for the occasion. Mr Hugo Fried' an der presided, and the usual toasts were honored. At five o'clock the happy couple 1- ft> amid showers of rice for Christohuroh for their honeymoon, rhe bride's travelling dress was a brown sloth coat and skirt, and a white embroidered peso and hat to match. In the evening the young people enjoyed themselves danoing m Mr Stewart's barn, which was decorated for j ihe oooasion. The music was provided by j Mr Jim Soott, assisted by several of the I guests. During the evening songs were 1 lung by the Misses Harvey, Lusk, and { danger, Mr Flower, and the Messrs I ramießon. The presents, which were ( lumerous and handsome, were very much •dmired.

Auckland Items.

(Per Press Associati n ) Auckland, January 10 Robert Thompson, grocer m Newton road, cut his throat with ft earring knife. Only his wife was m the house at the time. Sergeant Walker found Thompson lying on the floor ia a pool of blood with the carving knife adjacent. He had inflicted a ghastly wound m his throat, and his windpipe was almost severed. He had been suffering from heart disease and is a man of fifty years with a grown up family. There is little hope entertained of his recovery. During the voyage of the barque Wenona, from Newcastle, a seaman named Joseph > Dominic, tall from aloft and was killed. At the Northern Wairoa races D. Donovan, of Dargavile, wae run over by a racehorse, and sustained such, injuries that his life is despaired of. The result of Sir James Prenderga^.t's mission to Raratonga ia that the charge against the British resident, Mr Roes, entirely broke down. The Arikas, never theless, said they would pass no laws, sign no papers, and sign no payments tilt the British resident and the present officers are removed.

SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

Press ABBooiation— By Electric Telegraph Fkilding, January 10 The body of a man, said to be that of Edward La I ley, was found m the Oroua River yesterday afternoon, about two miles above Fielding. r lhe body had evidently been m the river for several days. It is believed to be a c«e of suicide. The body was found fhating f.ice downwards by two lads named Edward ! revena, and Wilfred Murray, Who were going to bathe. 'J his wae the first intimation of the fatality. Lalley waa a bushman, and was last seen m Feilding aboat a fortnight ago, when he arrived from Palmerston and said he was going to Rangwhia to work.

Primitive Methodist Conference

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, January 9 At the Primitive Methodist Conference the Rev T. H. Lyon delivered the retiring President's address. After expressing grati tude for the long reign of Queen Victoria, he referred to the progress made by the connexion, and m dealing- with the future said, concerning such evils as gambling, drunkenness and immorality, tha cry mußb be "No quarter." Ib was a matter for gratitude that raffles m Church bazaars were not tolerated, and ministers and laymen had sympathy and hearty co-operation m their efforts for the suppression of gambling and the liquor traffic. He concluded by urging the importance of family worship. The first draft of stations was submitted as follows : New Plymouth, Rev J. Olphert ; Welling ton, Reva DawsoD, Hall and Pybus ; Auck land (1) Revs Ward and Potter, Auckland (2) Rev Sharp ; Inveroargill, Rev J. Guy ; Timaru, Rev P. W. Jones ; Thames, Rev F. W. Boys ; Greendale, Rev J. Clover ; Christchurch, Rev T. H Lyon ; Ashburton, Rev G. Mann ; Feilding, Rev J. Cocker ; Geraldine, Rev H. Williams ; Dunedin, Revs W. Laycock and E. Drake ; Foxton, Rev W. Woollaas; Haloombe, Rev S. Henderson ; Stratford and Eltham, Revs G. Clement and P. J. Cossum ; South Lnver cargill, Rev J. W. Hayward; Waimate Rev R. Raine ; Westport, Denniston and Mokihinui, Mr W. Harris H.M., and one to be obtained ; Hunterville, Mr J. Bourne H.M. ; Inglewood, Mr Hunt pro tern ; Bluff Rev J. Nixon ; Waihi, Rev S. Barnett. January 10. The Primitive Methodist Conference re sumed tb.it morning. Rev. G. H. Mann, fourth year's Pro bationer, preached his trial sermon. " The report of the Building and Chapel Committee showed that the income for the year had been £2694 ; the expenditure, J02863 j value of Church property, £34,561; debt on property, £6634 ; number of ohurches, 53 ; other preaching plaoen, 72 ; sittings provided, 13,802 ; hearers, 8407 ; increase of hearers, 583*

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Pabis, January 8 The Paris Siecle published the text of Dreyfua's indictment of 1894, show ing that the handwriting was the basis of his condemnation, that three experts were for and two against the identifi cation of the writing, M. Harieux, ex-Minister of Justice, severely condemns such results, and demands a fresh public trial. \ The Government has instituted pro ceedings against the Siecle, the docu ment published haying been stolen from the WarOflice,' ' I

i^ufi atJABJbiAS; Monday, jajscary 10, 1898.



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The jerk at starting with a heavy load is "PjiTipV ( 1 1aQA ftYIH (I Vi " f)!7 — - "■ tho oollar beios iD itMlt p |sZ~ V ThepuTn°l trib at e aov«a I .r geS urf. M SSSSBffi l^ BtTB,- L^^ENNIS, & CEIOKETING f^^*T\ of tha shoolder, »nd does »ot come OBGANS from £8 10s to £45. V^" wholly on the outer edge, »« is often PIANOS from £'10 to 70 Guineas, (2^~-^ q theo« a e with th. ordinary coii»r. Bicycles. Bicycles. • Bicycles T^± ( § !t .ever want, drying, -a. therefore, a ?"""!■ O feji .eoondCLar for use during that pro. W^h. fcom J» (h*. QW Bio/ofet Cm Jmß*iS. VC .i >-asy terms arranged. Cycle extra?. V 1 *^ cess is unnecessary. EVERY LiNE AT THE v O LOWEST POsSsJUJJLiIS CASH I>t«¥*-V f^\ J) Q It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfort- To keep the Trade m the District. **^* U \CJI^// 0* = ' able, and lasts longer than a Leather Liberal Discount for Oash to School Committees. Z^v : . colla '"' a H. M. JONES. f^^ i The parts are interchangeable. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■•■■■■■■■■•■■mbbbi^^^^,^^^^^^^ Jf ' \| ' david thomas. i ™ 1 _ AGENT FOR ASUBUKTON: xxm N^^S^^^BS^W^ff & * I ™ntit UytT ° f ° At Shßaf ° haff iD any V^^^^^^^^^™ft ■ I t ' ■ w ■' 17 T?T7I3T>TIM" ANT =================^^ "^ J • '■ Jp , 1: JiiiixillVl AlM • ~ •g Q&. I 3 g I . FOR PRIVATE r SALE ON EASY Baker BrOS. til « ' : ' ' rptJRNISHiNG UNDERTAKERS, ! 53) 'SIT 3| ■"■in i- ■! ■■ ■'■ ■ __'_i" i -« °R -L. 1 (S^ ©^ m S Jpst m Time tor CußisrMAs.-In vvnilfUfiß- PYPffAN^n i?np rpamv Cor \ e f Wa k a^Road a rd Case Streets \ . " S* «- ° rde f t0 keftp " u P- t0 ' dftfc «" with our WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN and at Baker and Brown's Coach/ *^» 69 & steadily increasing businew we have decided PROPERTY. ™^•gavelock St «et. © fc, •*=. g& to efleot considerable alterationa to our rUTTAT PharminaW <?;,„ ta A 9 1 k J^®R* REQUISITE SUPPLIED +* 5 premises and to make room for the builders T LpIJAi? bI Staburb-n Telephone No. 69. ©3» *^ we have resolved to greatly reduce our -*\ . P F°P cr ty .«"" &*& Road, Alknton, •^ S 53 Btock before Christmas. BWe have therefore ? on ?""!* ab f oufc b * Awe » °* the be 8 t laud " " •^ * S3 ' o ulie d » large quantity of our Tweeds and i? «»»« Count,, with really good House, A *■ -p. w^-^^t- v SsJ jrLSff'ssz^SK!: jss w«» K«own-Th.t ». „„ „„„ & mie) , with 1 all the" up-to-date " improveojeat. ai *» .""""'"g tho guest a«s<.rt men » ol TANCRPn strbbt Aooonon^.T . : thelowestoashprioes.orontlMlllostlibaral '■•?'« T'f. Bows and Soarf«, we have ever I " << "* u oTBBBT, ASHBUROXJN. 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WANTED. rpO-NIGHT.— Profecsor Dankerly, the _L eminent Phrenologist, will lecture m the Balvation Army Barracks. Subject — "The Human Face Divine." Silver coin admission. 1 52 MADAME GIBBIS, Palmist, Phrenolo- gist ; questions on health, marriage, and business— Prince Albert Temperance Hotel, Wills Street, Ashburton. 1 17 WANTED— In a quiet and comfortable home, two or more boarders. Ap. ply Miss Allman, William Street. TO LET, two shops m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett Street. Apply to Henry Stephemon. WANTED— A visiting Governess for two little children. Application by letter. — Mrs Hugo Friedlandbr. 1 25 WANTED Known — That from this date all purchasers for Cash ot Clothing, Drapery. Bootc, Crockery, and Ironmongery to the v,*lue of £1 and up- wards will be allowed a discount equal to 2s inthe £ — A. Lawrie, Sauuderi' iiaild- ings. 12 102 Tenders. TENDEBS, mKNDERS are invited for STOOKING X and FORKING about 600 Acres crop. Particulars on application. Tenders ad> dressed to the undersigned, close on THURBDAY, 12 o'clock, at Mail Office. WILLIAM SUTHERLAND, 1 54 Winslow. TENDER ACCEPTED. ~~ mHE Tender of T. Pannell was accepted _L for Stooking for HOLLAND BROS., at Waterton. . 1 53 TEN DEES. riIENDERS are wanted for FENCING and X PACKING FENCING MATERIAL, for Boundary Fence between Winterslow and Mount Somers runs. Full particulars can be obtained from the undersigned. A. EDWARD PEACHE, 1 48 Mount Somers. T. Buiiook. T O LEI T. SHOP m Brick Building, Burnett Street, next Mr Seymour. Apply to .T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE. Suburban Building Allotments and other Suburban Properties situated m the Hamp- stead District ; also a number of properties m the Allenton Suburban District. Full particulars, prices and terms furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET at a. low Rental — Shop and Dwelling, fronting East Street, south; also an Cffice or small Shop m the Arcade. Rental 6a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TINWALJLX FOR SALE — Building Allotments m Malcolm and Harland Streets, and other properties. TO LET, at a low rental — Cottage and one acre of land fronting Harland and Grove Streets ; also small Cottage fronting Graham's Road. . Easy terras of payment will be accepted for any of the properties that are for sale. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, /COTTAGE of 5 rooms and scullery, KJ situated m Eton Street, Hampstead. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. 11STX £»OTJJXJ3S. "TRIAD" D Prize Competitions p I -— I H fTIHIS MONTH the "Triad" Z Jj" X offers £10 m prizes, the _ 0 amount to be divided into five ™ J. prizes of £2 each, and to close at Q dates as under : — p 2 1. A 40s Watch for the Best New 2 <M Year's Story, of about 1500 words 0 U (or a page of the "Trihd.") Open n for boys and girls under 16. Closed 20th December. Prize awarded Mißß Ruby Dale, Westport. 2. £2 for the Betst Specimen of Illuminating. The subject to be >U "The Lord's Prayer," and the size lJ Qll inches by 81 inches. To olose 2 20th January, 1898. H ZJ 3. A 403 Watch for Beat Design for 2 h a 10 Roomed House, showing Z ground plan and front elevation. M W Open to youtha (or girls) under 18. X <M To olose 20th January, 1898. V 4. £2 for Best Poem, of about fifty C^ jg lioee, on " Otago's Jubilee." To V S close 20th February, 1898. £ 2 5. £2 for Best Original Comio C H Drawing, m sepia or monotone ; d size 9 inches by 6 inches. To cloße 20th March, 1898. Each of the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt D for not leas than 53 for goods ri Q purchased from one of the adver- M y tisers m the " Triad," or for goods *3 £* advertised m the "Triad," as A M under : — 0 Ashburton Drapery Co. w 04 Gates, Horace A., Music Ware- C house, (agent for "Triad.") H 7 Lochhead, R. 7i Nimmo and Blair, Seedsmen. ~ M N.Z. Clothing Fuctory, 0 Vanity Fair Cigarettea. (j| Anglo N Z Cyole Co Ballantyne, J, and Co, Drapers Begg C, and Co, Mueio Ware- •|\ house ' j Jf Eichbaum, 08, Chemist 2 *A Empire Hotel, T Burns W Z{ Qabites, A, Clothier 2 H Hutton, P W, and Co, Book- E sellers (agent* for " Triad ") V Kirkpatriok, S, and Co, X Jamß X U4 Loqhhead, R A Nimmo and Bloir, Seedimeo Zk Neil, Dr J F, Herbalist H g N Z Insurance Co (C Jamleson 2 a] manager) M U N Z Clothing Factory )* n Shag Point Coal Co, John Cowles,' * agent Taylor, R R, Tea Merchant, eto Vanity Fair Cigarettes ' "



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