THE LATEST

Some and Foreign,

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka March 10, 10.42 a.tr Guardian Offioe 11 a.m. The French m Africa. Paris, March 9 The French expedition to Fashodt m the Upper Nile region, under con mand of the Marquis Bt-uchampi failed m its mission m consequence c the Abyssinian auxiliaries havin deserted. A British Reverse. London, March 9 News has been received that thi British forces m West Africa suffem losses through falling into ambuscade m the Hinterland of Sierra Leone Reinforcements have been sent. Received Wakapuaka Matoh 10, 9.40 a.m., Guardian Office 11 a.m. The Queen. London, March 9 The indisposition of the Queen was caused by a slight attack of biliousness. She has so far recovered as to be able to take a drive. She starts for Nice on Thursday if the gale now raging m the channel has abated. The Imperial Navy. The navy estimates have been sub mitted to the House of Commons. The proposed vote amounts to £23,778,000. It is proposed to con struct three new battleships, four cruisers, and four sloops of war and to increase the personnel of the navy by 6340 men. The total number of war tesßels m course of construction duriDg 1898—99 will be twelve battleships, thirty tsro cruisers, and forty-one torpedo boats. Owing to the recent engineers strike four battleships and two cruisers authorised to be built have not been commenced, and the effect of the strike has been to much retard the work on other vessels. Received Wakapuaka March 10, 11 3 a.m., Guardian Offioe, 11.20 a.m. Obituary. London, March 9 The death is announced of Mr Cunningham Smith of New Zealand. Appeal Dismissed. In the case of the Southland Frozen Meat Company v Nelson JBros., Limited, the appeal was dismissed with costs.

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapnaka March 10, 11.3 a m, Guardian Office 11.20 a.m. Overland Telegraph. Melbourne, March 10 Great inconveniepce has been occasioned during the last few weeks by the breakdown of the overland telegraph wire. The South Australian Govern ment realising its responsibility has resolved upon vigorous action to im prove the service, aud Sir J Cockburn, the Ministerial head of the Post and Telegraph Department, nas intimated that the Government has decided to duplicate tbo wire along the eutire route, so that if one wire breaks down soother will be available. At danger ous crossings, where floods and storms are likely to interrupt communication, the lina will be duplicated. In addition the line will be worked on the duplex principle.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Russia's Threatened Invasion of China. Excitement m Japan. Japan Getting Ready. Praia Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph. Copyright. Received Wakapuaka March 10, 10.42 a.m. Guardian office 11 a.m. London, March 9 Sir Olaud McDonald, British Am- j bassad.or at Fekin, practically confirms the Times cablegram m regard to the menacing attitude of Russia and the threatened invasion of Manchuria. Tokio, March 9 There is great excitement m Japan. The Government threatens to adopt a vigorous line of action*

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraj Copyright. Received Wakapuaka March 10, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 10.10 a.m. Washington, March 9 The Appropriations Committee of the Honse of Uepresentatives unanimously approved of the Defence Bill, The vote for an increase of the artillery forces is regarded m Washington as a measure of precaution and not as a menape to Spain. It is believed that war will be averted. President McKinley has stated that he is taking advantage of the unanimity of public opinion to obtain additions to the naval and military defences which have been needed for a long time. The Treasury will advance the money out of the reserve. , Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Minister at Washington, has assured President McKinley of the sympathy of Britain m the event of complica tions. The Americans are pleased at Britain^ assurances of moral support, w equipping a flying squadron. Madrid, Maroh 9 There is a calmer feeling m Spain.

CHARGE OF WIFE DE SERTION.

+ — , [Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.] John McKeague was obarged with having deserted hia wife Charlotte McKeague, and with neglecting to maintain her and her children. Mr Purneil appeared for the com plainant and Mr J. F. M. Fraaer (with him Mr Crisp) for the defence, Mr Purnell, m opening the case, said he regretted to have to bring into Court a grave family scandal- Mr Jb'rußer said he could withdraw and so save hia regrets. Hia Worship asked if there was no possi bility of a reconciliation between the parties ? Mr Fraser said the publicity Ihe case had obtained could not be made greater, and it would be better to go on. Mr Purnell proceeded with his opening, and wtnt on to give the personal hisioiy of the parties. He said that m 1894 defen dant was a teaoher at Hinds, and Miss Durey was a teacher m the same school. Miss Durey went to a private hospital m this town — Mr Fraser objected to this statement, as matters relating to three years ago were too far back to be answered, as the doctor w*s dead, and the nurse's evidence was but hearsay. After some heated argument between thi opposing counsel, the Bench ruled that thi more immediate c*use of the parties coming into court should be adhered to, and Mi Purnell went on with his opening which wai to the effect that m consequence of the im moral relations between MrKeague and Miss Durey ~-whioh his client had found out — his client had to leave her husband and hei home, Mr Purnell went onto recapitulate the particulars of a grave scandal which has been the subject of public gossip for aome time, and which he intended to sub stantiate by evidence. He spoke at some length, and called Charlotte Anna Matilda McKeague, wife of the defendant. She said thit she was married to John MoKeage on February 15, 1882, and up the last few weeks th«y had always lived together as man and wife. They had three children. Her husband was formerly a schoolmaster at Hinds, where they lived six years. They came to Ash burton m April, 1896. Till recently her husband had been a tea dealer, but was now manager of the Standard newspaper. While at the Hinds Mias Sarah Jane Durey was a teacher m the same school with her husband, and lodged with them. Miss Durey slept iv the same room with witness' daughter Beatrioe, who was now thirteen years of age. At Hinds her husband decided to occupy a bedroom apart from thab of witness, giving as his reason that he could not sleep with the noise of the baby, and he chose a room near to Miss Durey's. When they came to Ashburton her husband slept with her the first night, and that night told her he had been intimate with Miss Durey. She replied that she would not believe that statement if he went down on his knees to her. Believed he made that statement simply to annoy witness. The house m Atthburton was a two-storey housn. A day or two before Saturday, February 12, her husband asked her permission to write to Mias Durey, ask ing her to come to Ash burton and write artioles for his paper. Witness said it was her place to write and invite Mibb Durey. He wrote himself, however, and Miss Durey came on the Friday night. McKeague slept upstairs m a room opposite to the one occupied by Miss Durey, while the ohildren occupied a room farther along. It was witness's custom to get up early every morning to pub extra clothing on the children m bed. Between four and five o'clock on the Saturday morning she went upstair* for this purpose, and found Miss Durey's room door open. Looked m and found she was not there. Passed over to her husband's room, the door of which was also open. Saw Miss Durey there ' m her night dress, partly hiding behind the door. Her husband waa m bed. Asked Mis 9 Durey if she was m the habit of doing this, but she gave no answer and went to her own room. Witness then said to her husband that she would leave him now, a3 she was not a bad woman. Said also that she could not live with him vow. He asked her to come iicto the room. She tried to leave tha room, and he forced her back, and seized her and threw her on the bed twice, and was very savage. He held her on the bed with his arm aorosß her. He asked witness to allow Miss Durey to remain m the house, I bub witness would not consent to have her dirty money. He asked this fifty times, but witness always refused to have her He said witness, had parson's ideas and Bhe replied that she would rather have those ideas than his. He kept her there till past six m. the morning, and Bhe only got away ' by promising to go down and make tea for Mibs Durey. She was afraid of McKeague then, who was m a passion all the time, and the tea promise was only a ruse to getaway. Kept her word and took the tea to Miss Durey, leaving it m her room. Miss Durey was m bed and crying when witness went up. Between ten and eleven Miss Durey came down stairs, and m the dining room witness bad a conversation with her. Asked why Bhe had not told witness about this long ago. She replied that she had too high an opinion of her. Witness asked why Bhe had not left the house long ago when this was going on, and she replied that she had difficulty m getting away. She confessed to the immorality with McKeague. Miss Durey left the house that morning. Witnes3 did not leave the I house that day nor next day, because she was sore and hurt, and aohing from the usage she had reoeived from McKeague on the Saturday morning. On the Sunday even ing her daughter, thirteen years of age, made a statement aa to her father's conduot at the Hinds with Miss Durey. Balieved her daughter's story, whioh was not told her before beoause she was afraid. Her daughter's statement confirmed Misa Durey's oonfeesion of the morning. Had received further confirmation sinoe then. On the Monday was still snffering from the effects of McKeague's ill-usage, and on that day wrote to Miss Durey. Mrs Hopkins, a neighbor posted the letter. A little after eleven on Monday night her husband came down stairs and asked witness to come up to his room. She went, and he aaked her to allow Misa Durey to Btay at the house. She refused, and he kept her there for an hour urging her to consent. Next day he brought home a letter from Miss Durey which he said was addressed to witness. He read bits of the letter, but did not give witness possession of it. Witness finished giving the ohildren their dinner and the same afternoon left the house. Had no doubt at all about her hnsband's infidelity with Miss Dutey. Had no means at all. By His Worship — Her husband desired her to consent to Miss Durey living m the house bo that he oould oohabit "With her. Had no friends m the colony. By Mr Fraser — Was too weak to go on the Saturday, and on the Sunday and Monday and was still weak on the Tuesday. Still adhered to her statement that her husband had asked her a great many times to allow Miss Drury to" remain m the house for an immoral purpose. It was, witness's custom to go op to her children every morning, be tween four and five, and cover her children. nM the nights were warm and the mornings chilly. Miss D ( rury's door was open, which was nob üßual. Qne of witness's children was sleeping with Miss Drury on this oc gasion* She adhered to her statement that fcer husband kept her m the room for nearly two hours. She offered to get a cup of tea for Misa Ifrury, simply to get a^ay from her husband.* Denied having gone into Miss Drury's bed after leaving her husband's room. Her child sleeping with Miss D.urey saw her crying and asked what 'was the reason. Witness was afraid of being subjected to violence by either one p ( r other or both. Efad not been on good terms wiin Miss Durey for more than a year. She was always coming between witness and her husband, and had tried several tinges to drive her away, but did not succeed. When jier huahand tojd witness that he had b,eeu immoral with Miss Duray she could not believe him, because she had seen nothing to raise suph a suspicion m her (witness's) mind. Qa the Saturday morning Mias Durey said she had been im,mor4 with Mr McKeague, that she bad wronged witness. They had dinner together at twelve o'clock on the Saturday, bub witness denied shaking hands with Miss Durey at the gate when she left. Mrs Hanrahan and Murda Magdonald were at dinner on the Sunday, and Mfi Hwrahftn knew what bad happened.

Sad no meals with her husband on Monday. On the Thursday following drove out 10 Hinds with Mr Frzzell and Mr Berrymau, to see Mr Porter übout a leLter. Returned home about eleven o'clock. Had been ad vised by Rev Mr lay lor and Mr Berry rruu to go buck to live wilh her husband. Mrs Berrymau was un intimate friend of wit ness. Told Rev Mr Ager that she did not want to go on with the case because of the children. Did not tell Mr Ager that Mr and Mrs Berryman had pressed her to go on with the case. Could nob tell who the friends were who were providing funds fur this prosecution. Was not a bit jealous when she was not put out of her rights. . Had she been jea'ous ulie would have found out her husband's doings with Miss Durey long ago. Had complained to him of the freedoms he cook with girls, but she never suspected him of unfaithfulness to her. She could complain of this when he wan m a humor to listen, but she could not vhen he was ungry. Deolined to return to her husband's home after this trouble. By Mr Puruell — Altaough Miss Durey had made mischief between her and her husband, witness never suspected her of immorality with her husband. Mr Ager brought witness to her husband's office m a cab, and her husband wanted her to sign a paper, whioh she refused, and Mr Ager said if he had known that this was what she was wanted for he would not have brought her down. Annie Hiokey, a young girl, waa a servant m Mrs MoKeague's emp'oy on February 12 W.i ness sient upstairs, and so did Mr McKeague and Miss Durey. The rooms of the two last mentioned were opposite each other. About four o'clock she heard Mrs McKeague Bcreuming. The screams were coming from Mr McK^agua's room. She also heard Mr McKeague's voice. The screams lasted for ten minutes. At six o'clock McKeague came to her room and asked her 10 gee up. Mrs McKeague was not dressed. One morning, about four o'clock, two years ago, vir McKeague came into witness's room undressed, Witness , was asleep, and he pulled her hair. She screamed, and asked him to go out of the room. He went after being there a few minutes. Told Mrs McKeague as soon as soon as she came down. By Mr Fraser— lt was just getting light when the occurrence happened. There was another man m the house, but it was not that man, but Mr McKf ague who came to her toom. Could not tell why Bhe knew it was Mr McKeegue. [Some passages of ihe evidence given m this case have necessarily been omitted from this, report, as beiog of a nature which forbade publication.— Ed.] (Left sitting.)

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Sydney, Maroh 9. Wheab— Chick, prime 3* 3d ; milling, " :4sto 4s Id. O.UB, feeding, 2s 5;1 to 2s fed ; ! seeding, New Zealand cho cc 2s 8d ; local 2b J 6tbo 2s 7d. Barley, Cape, 2a lOd to 3s. Peaß, Prussian blue ss. Potatoes, Circular Heads £7; local £4 10* to £5 15*. Onions, 2 nominal, £6 to £6 10a. Butter, dairy-made 6d to 6£d ; factory, 7d to 7^l. Cheese, lurgo 4|d ; loaf s£d. Baoor, 6^d to B<l. Melbourne, March 9 Wheat, 4s 2d. Oats, Algerian feeding, . Is 6d to 1b 8d ; seeding, Is 9i to 2a 2d. Potatoes, £7 to £7 sb. Ou'waf, £4 153 to £5. Adelaide, March 9 Wheat, 4s 4d to 4h sd. Flour £10 15s to £11. Oats, New Zealand, 3s 6d to 3* 91 ; local Duns, 2s 3d ; Algerian, 2s 2.1 to 2s 4d -

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Messrs Hanmer and G r aves report on the Btock market this week as follows : — The fia'e on Tuesday at Tinwald was tho largest held this year, f and included drafts of breeding ewes from Coldstream and Anann. The heavy entry had a weakening effect on prices, bub we managed to place our whole entry except 600 ew"eß. The total entry was 17,765 sheep, 45 head of oattle, and 94 pigs, of which we offered 7347 sheep and 2 head of cattle. Our sales were as follows : — 97 crossbred ewe? 6s BJ, 13 at 7s, 16 at 5s 6d, 1642 merino ewes 3s 7d, 851 crossbred ewes 6s, 2CO at 59 Bd, 100 ab 5s 6d, 100 at 5s 63, 52 at 5< 6d, 226 ab 4a 3d, 100 at 4b 2d, > 45 at 2a Id, 139 at Is sd, 188 at Is 6d, 370 boilers Is 3d, 192 crossbred ewes Is Bd, 100 ab la lid, 12 cull ewes Is 2d, 273 crossbred ewes and wethers 2j 9d, 80 two-tooth wethers 83 3d, 399 four-tooth wethers 8s 3d, 128 lambs 5a 9 1, 59 at 6a, 121 a.t 5a 6», 316 at 7s, 156 at 6i 6(1, 158 afa 6s 6d, 333 cull lambs Is, 10 rams 2a 9J. Cabbie— l fab heifer £3 10s.

WEST STREET MART HORSE FAIR.

Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, report a very good attendance ab their horse fair . to-day, amongst whom buyers are numerous, and the demand for good round young draught horses strong. The following prices had been obtained up to 2.30:— 8 ay mare, aged, £19 ; bay gelding, £27 ; brown mare, £28 ; bay gelding, £39 ; bay filly, £40.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our oorreapoudeuts) IRRIGATION. TO THB EDITOR. Sir, — Kindly allow me space to correob an error m your leader re irrigation m Tuesday's paper. The mistake, also made by several members of the Council, is m oalling No. 2 irrigation district the "Chertsey ' district," and the petition from the same place the " Chertsey petition." Now this is very misleading, beoauee ib conveys the impression that the distriob lies chiefly on the north Bide of the plains, bub this is not the case. Chertsey certainly is within the boundaries, bub the bulk of the district fronts on the Ashburton river, not the Rakaia ; for every mile of frontage there is on the lasb named river there are six or seven on the Aahburton. Hence the reasonable olaim to be watered from thab river, -i- I am, etc., Waltisr WiLKiHSOtf. ( Chertsey, March 9,

Rocket Signals.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Gisborne, March 10 Two distinct rocket signals were observed from Gisborne ab 7.15 last evening. They appeared m the East, as though from the vicinity of the Ariel reef. No vessels are known to be m that locality. Messrs Hanmer and Graves hold a clear ing sale at Sherwood to-morrow of sheep, horseß, farm implements, etc. The sale oommenoes at 1 o'clook, SyNOPBIB OF NEW ApVHBTISHipUM. Bicyc, c for Bale, Saleyards Cpm r any — Bam and ewe fair. Henry Stephenaon — J?r uib. Geraldine Sports— Entries extended. Chertsey Sports— Easter Monday. Mr Oaborne Coombe — Professional notice. H. A. Flqwer-rrLollies. Mr P,. Thomas— Horsea for sale.

THE AsMßOfclOtt G«A«DIANi THt'iIKDAY, Ma'KCti 10, 1898,



H. M. JONES. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I OCTAVIUS DIGBY NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION JS STILL ALIVE, and Selling Be«t LIST. X Quality Meat at Christchurch prices* as quoted m the daily I*ras. viz • TAKE NOTICE.-The Valuation List of Sirloin Beef, sd ; Ribs of Beef," fltf ; top the Borough of Ashburton for t,ho side, 4d ; other Joints from 2d Pork 5d year 1898 m now oper . for inspec.ion at the Mutton-Fortquarters, 2d ; hindquartert, Borough Council Office, Baring Square 2Jd ; legs, 3d ; sides, 2^d. VealiFiHeti. Weat, Ashburton All .objections thereto sd ; other Jointe from 2^d. Dairy Fed must be left at the Magistrate's Court, Pork Sausages 4d. a M ABhhurtoD, on or bsfore the 15th day of . Maroh x adtireased to the Assessment Court ; WINSLOW ANNnAT Qnirnni ttikat and a oopy of such objection must be left at , „,!; AW^UAL SCHOOL TREAT the Town Clerk's Office, not less than aeven AND P^IZE DISTRIBUTION. days before the nexb sitting of the said Court. FTIHE Winslow Bohool Committee invite* CHAS. E. FOOKS -*• al * the !»'•»*■ *nd frieadn of th« Town Clfirt children attending the school to be prewnft Borough Council Office, on FRIDAY. MARCH 11, at the 4mw] A|h6 V kop,Febni»rya6,iß9B. 8 W8 Treat and Pri» PUtribmion. 5^6



ONE WOi D ABOUr BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDII BOOT bTOKE, TANCBEJD STKEET, ASHBUR'ON. :o: yTTE aim (o pleaße, and our large volume of trade speaks for our success THE ZSSAIANJDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest ar,d brat assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES injAshbutton, Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoes'! m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is all *re aiki JAMES MELLOft, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STEET, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (x) — BEST CASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos. Pianos Pianos A BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft 4in high, overstrung, Full Trichord, Brass Wreate Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual price £55, for #54® lOe» net cash. A Good Piano, similar to the above, but smaller, usual price £45 for £38 1O& net cash. These are SPECIAL PRICES and cannot beaten. r o \ Organs. Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £8 10s CASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £16 NET GASH. (x) Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waverley Oyclea, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to hand, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Cash Price. Terms arranged. Tbe Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the best m the woild and tbe cheapest Thompson's Patent Vamper. ALL NON-PLACERS should have one. Simplicity itself. Call and inspect. LOWEST CASH PRICES



~^— «i«»a— — *« nißirtt ryr» "i f Win n mm "T n ■'■ — •'^""iiii»iiiii'ii i ii*iii»ii / tii<"riii^i' v i"iijj_j L- _^^_^__i_i^^^^ii^| ■ LAMPS. LAMPS. FLETCHER BROS. HAVE Just received a new Shipment of all kinds of Lamps, which have been bon* for Spot Cash m the very best Continental and American Markets. Do not miss seeing our magnificent display of Lamps m our large Plate Glass Window. WE have all kinds from the cheap Brass Hand Lamp to the Gorgeous Drawing Ro<m Hanging Lamp. HAND LAMPS ■ i(Ji ALAPABM3B c Lamps LITTLE JUNO /fflPs'' — •— ■-% :• "\ VASE LAMPS No. 1 UILhKR / 't'W T I NY X M No. 2MILLEK S^ 1 -iiaOOM LAAIPS L^ MP PAKOT NIGHT WE have m stock lerge quantities of extra quality Sheep Netting, with centre strand 3ft wide, which we can quote very low ; also lin, l£in, and 2in Fowl Netting, ditee from the manufacturers. ° THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— U ™ 12 , inoh n °velty wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, M« PottB 1 Electro! Plated Sod Irons, Holloware of all kinds, best quality Meat Mincers, all sizeU Enamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Neatsf oot OH, Turpentine, Manilla and Flax Rope, Nails and Stapleß, Powdered and Lump Raddle, Sewing Twine, ttc, etc. CHINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to inform our numerous customers and the general public that we have jusfa opened up a large quantity of Chin >ware, Glassware, etc., etc., of every description, which have been marked at very low priceß, so as to make room for other shipments just coming to hand. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, Eoat Street, Aehburton, and High Street, Chrietchurch-



MARCH 17, 1898. GRAND CYCLING COMPETITIONS. I NEW ZEALAND'S BEST CYCLISTS WILL COMPETE. GRAND NAIIONAL,TUG O 1 WAR. bTORTS TO COMMI.NG&I/.T 1« 3O SHARP. j ENTRIES CLOSE ON FItIDAY, MARCH 1:, I at O p. «'. d. McDonnell, I Hon. Secretary. ASEBURTON-WiNCHMOBE {ANNUAL ROAD RACE, ■ WON BY A. GATES] ON A 281bs « ECLIPSE-HCMBER." ~O EATING Sterlings, Stars, Kenls, Anglo Spccia)s,i Waverleys, and Massey Harris Machines. MLAJ&IZ NO MISTAKE, THE "HCLIPSE-HUMBER" IS THE BESTjALL ROUND MACHINE ON THE ROAD Orders now beiug booked. Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON. E. DUCKWORTH & SON. TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and U Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the followingprioes : — Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polißhed Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10s Burnett Sto#kj, Ashbobton Residence—Opposite Fire Bcged Station. 105 TBS TRADE SUPPLIED.



PUBLIC NO*XC.ES _- A?HBUttTON HORTICULTURAL D SOCIETY, n —__ PRIZES will be Paid on FRIDAY, 11th March, at Mr Shrimfton's Offioe, Arcade, between 7.30 p.m. and 8 30 p.m. R. LECHNER, 359 Hon. Secretary. ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the Ariel Bicycle Club will be held m the Orange Hail on THURSDAY Evening, March 10, at 8 o'olook. H. THOMPSON, 3 56 Hon. {Secretary. CHUiRTbEY &JPORIS. JKASXltiit A_LO_NI>AY. LOOK OUT for future Advertisements and Programme, 3 72 D. THOS. TuDD, Secretary. G E R ALDINE ST, PaTUIOK'6 DAY SPORTS. MARCH 17, LB9B. HPHE CLOSING of ExNTRIES is EX- X TENDED till SATURDAY, March 12th, instant. £140 will be given m Cash and Trophies for Running, Cycling, and Other Events. Swimming Events will also be , held m the Public Swimming Bath. Cheap Excursion Fares from Christchurch, Addingtoo, and Aehburton per Special Train to Orari, returning the same day. See Programme for List cf Prizes. Concert and Danoe at Night. F. O'MALLEY, 3 70 Secretary. O T. pATRIOK'B T^ A V SPORTS.



»1 Hanraer and Gra\es. J ■— __ : . 1 I\/TJiS>RS DALGETY AND COMPANY IV_L m coijiuctinn with HANM.ER AND f GRaVKS, huve received instructions from b A. E. Peach r,, Isq ,to sell on TUESDAY KEXT, MAP OH 15, 1898, AT THI. ASUBUR ON YARDS, . the undermentioned Sheep, from J) id well known Mouut Somers il'lcck — fif\f\ Six-tooth and lull mouthed j \J\J\J HALFBED WE I HERS. ' rtAA Six-tooth and f "11 mouthed 4)\J\J QUAkTEKBACK WITHERS 1 IVAA Full mouthed HALFBRED l\J\J EWES OA A Fill mouthed QUARTERBACK oxjKj ewes The above Sheep are guaranteed to be perfectly Bound mouthed, aud are all m very good condition. , DALGETY AND COMPANY, ) Joint HANMER AND GRAVEcS, \ Agents. 3 65 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. 1 CIEAtiING SALE. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are instructed by D*vid Wilson, Esq., m consequence of his having sold his Sherwood property to Mr Andrew Lotham, to Sell by Public Auction on the farm at SHERWOOD, TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1898, ALL HIS STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, Consisting of QC\C\ Oroßsbre(i EWES, Half bred aud *jKj\J Three-quarterbred, four-looth to full mouth 3K(\ Two-tooth STORES. Good t)\J turnip sheep 300 T0 400 Good LAMBS -J O RAMS, Four and Six-tooth, i XO mostly from the studs of Messrs Grigg aud Bonifant's Euglish Leiceaters 5 Draught HORSES, 3 Light Hart nesß and Saddle Hones, Filly ) Foal by Experience f) COWS, near to calving IMPLEMENTS. 3McCormiok Reapers and Binders, 2 D.F Ploughs (by Duncan), 1 4-leafed Tins Harrow, 1 Seed Harrow, 1 Single- 3 fuirow Plough, 1 Roller with Can- - nister and Heed Box complete (nearly new), 1 Set Disc Harrows, 1 Duncan Drill, Manure and Seed Sower com- ( bined (near new), 1 Draw with Frame, X 2 Sets 4-horse Plongh Chains, Trees and Blocks, Collars, Hames, Blinkers, etc., all nearly new; 3 Sets Leading Chains, 6 Hor;e Covers (nearly new), '" 4 iSheep Feeders, 1 Trap and Harness, Farm Tools and Sundries, Churn and Dairy Utensils. Sale will commence punctually at 1 o'clock. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. HANMKR & GRAVES, G JOHN R. BLAND, 2 220 Auctioneer. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the lats Mr James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messes Fried- LAN per Bkos., Limited, are instructed by c the Tru3leeß m the Estate of the late Mb James Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, i OX THE FAUM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, t ON FBIDaY, APKIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN' AS " FERNYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — lA/^v ACRES OF FIRST CLASS JLt/V_/ LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property consist o a comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE (ineured for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables* Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered m separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THB^ BEACH FARM, Being Rural Sections Nob. 23487 and 23488, comprising — 1 KC\ ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- J_O^ ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OF THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the same time, consisting of — STOOK. 216 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigß, IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Framcß, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disc Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 | Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep Feeders, 2 Hornsby Tilters, Corn- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6 setß Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Sacks, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool", Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following : — Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washatands and Ware, Piano, Diniog Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc We beg to draw special attention to thin absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm is so well and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and its proximity to Ashburton, that it oan be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and others, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieson since they were originally purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed, and are m a high state of cultivation. Sale to commence. at< 11-50 o'olook sharp. Luncheon Provided. HANMER & GRAVES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIE9LANDER, LBWB ... A^Qtioiwej;*,



rpO LET— Good Seven-roomed House, L Beach road ; half -acre land. Apply E. Stephens, Tattered street. 2 121 WANTED Known— Special Delivery of our Spec ; al Kid Gloves, brown 2/6 per pair, black 2/11 per pair.— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." WANTED Known— New Jaoketß, Capes, Macintoshes, Millinery, I'reßses, Trimmings for Ladies, Misseß and Girls. — W- H. Collier, "The Corner.' 1 WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the now Kronio (Bluoher).— Mbllob'h Zet-laudid Boot Store. henry" stephensonT FKUIT. FRUIT. FRUIi 1 . SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MARCH 12. PLUMS, PEACHES, APRICOTS, APPLES, Etc. HENRY STEPHENSON, 3 71 Auctioneer. D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycle. i^YCLISTS AND OTHERS INTEND- ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINE, CALL AND INSPECT THE "RAMBLER." TBE STRONGEST AND BEST ' FINISHED MACHINE MADE. D. THOMAS, AGENT 116 AROADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 12. I HAVE received instructions from a Southern Client to Sell by Auction — 5 YOUNG DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. D. THOMAS, 3 68 Auotioneer. . _____ j Friedlander Bros., Limited. mo LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AOREIS GOOD LAm l For full particulars apply to IFRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. XT7 E A X X JJUYJSUB OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. _ t FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited} '* YT^E ARE CASH BUYERB OF ] WHEAT ' RYEGRASB3 OAT^ COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Its*. CORNSACKS. XTjT E ARE NOW LANDING, ex j "CRAXGZTAXR" Our this Season's Supply ot 1200 BALES OP FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORN SACKS, Which we offer ex our Ashbnrton, Tinwald or Lyndhurat Stores, at 48 7^d. Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED. ;, i.. —i — sa- MR OSBORN COOMBE, XT TILL be m Ashb,urtgn on his usu.al Tuning Bound on. TUESDAY, MARCH 15. All ordera may be left) as usual with Mr Qwen, ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., Limited. RAM & EWE FAIR WILL be held at TINWALD on THURSDAY, MARCH 24. ALBERT ROBERTS, 367. Secretary. NOTICE is hereby given m persuanoe of the "Public Reserves' Act 1885' Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set aside for the Be. Patrick's D»y Sports on THURSDAY, 17th day of March mat. on whioh day ohargeß will be made fbr admission thereto on the following' eoale, vis , — lspx each Adult)' one shilling ; for each hotse, one shilling ; and for each trap, one shilling. OHAS. REID, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. M.rgh 1, t^Q, 3 8



\ WANTED. A SERVICE of Song, "Eva," by the Willowby Choir at the Tabernacle on 1 WraNESDATf, March 16th. Tickets la. Sale [ of Work m the Schoolroom during the } Afternoon. 3 53 J T7IOR SALE, Cheap— Nearly New Masßey. . X- Harris Bioyole, Lamp and all acces- sories. Also Lady's Waverley Bioyole, all latest improvements. Apply early to H. A. j Flower, Ashburton. 369 ■» __ , 1 a 1 jIOR Pure Nutritious Sweets try my own I' manufactured TofiFees, Caramels, Cough x Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty, — H. A. " Flowkr, Confectioner, Ashburtoq. . • j . ■ •■'• '" ' . °,\ KOZIK TWA. '• 1 most JEoouoniioal



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