Town Edition. WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Capture of Manilla.

Story of the Engagement United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Washington, August 17 - Eight vessels took part m the bom bardment of Manilla at 9.30 on Satur day. For two hours their fire was directed entirely against the defence lines; then the infantry stormed the trenches. The Spaniards offered little resistance. The lines of defence were too long, and the enemy were driven within the wnlled portion of the town, and then surrendered. Ten thousand Americana and three thousand Spanish were engaged m the battle. It ib believed there were few casualties. The Spaniards report that the Ameri cans lost heavily. Augusts resigned the Governor- Greneralship on the 5 th, Jandene suc oeftding him. ,Five regiments of Americans who are regarded as fever proof retain pos session of Santiago. General Shafter's forces will have embarked by Saturday. Marshal Blanco has been ordered to remain m Cuba until the country is evacuated. Senator Davia has been appointed a commissioner to represent America on the Peace Commission.

The New Secretary of State*

Resignations Refused. Received Wakapuaka August 18, 8.55 a.m, Guardian Office 9 32 *.m Washington, August 17 Mr Day's appointment as Secretary Of State ha a been confirmed. Madrid, August 17 Senor Sagasta has declined to ace- pfc the resignations of the Governors- General of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. 7000 Spaniards surrendered id Manilla.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign- I

United Press Association— By Eleobrlo Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka August 18, 8 55 a.m, Guardian Office, 9 32 a.m. The Bubonic Plague Bomaay, Auguat 17 The bubonic plague is again increas ing here. The deaths average 100 m three weeks.

MR HOOLEY'S REVELATIONS.

— * • United^ Press Association — By Electric " Telegraph— Copyright London, August 17 Uooley, m cross examination, stated that Broadley intercepted money meant for Earl De la Warr and others, but he continued friendly relations. Bradshaw stated that Earl De la Warr suggested giving £1000 as a charitable present to Mrs Hooley. Sir Edward Clarke described Hooley'a statement as mere reckless inveracity. The case of contempt of Court against Bradshaw was dismissed. Received Wakapuaka August 18, 8 55 a.m, Guardian Office 9.52 a.m London, August 17 In Hooley's contempt of Court cases Mr Justice Wright found that Earl De .La Warr had been (guilty of indiscre tion and ordered him to pay costs. Brosdley, found guilty of subornation of perjury was also ordered to pay costs. The charge against Bradshaw was dismissed and that against Rucker adjourned.

THE BRITISH PROTECTORATE.

A Rnssian Report. United Preßß Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyrighb St. Petersburg, August 17 ! The Viedomosti states that. Great Britain has assumed a protectorate over South Arabia from the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb to the Gulf of Oman.

THE SNOWSTORM AT ALFORD FOREST.

Slgigh Driving on the Snow. From Our Own Correspondent We have had the heaviest snowstorm here that we have experienced for many years past. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday it snowed continuously, and from fifteen to eighteen inches was the ordinary depth on the roads, stopping all traffic. On Monday nearly all the young men m *he district took advantage of the snow to go out hare hunt ing, big bags being the result. Hundreds of hares were killed, and men, dogs and horses ■eemed to enjoy the sport. On Monday a few sleighs were to be seen skimming over the snow, wheel traffic being impossible. Among them I noticed Mr F. Kvans and two ladles, with a pair of horses, and Mr and Mrs C. Knight, and Misses P. Green, T. Wilson, and M. Carney. AH seemed to be enjoying the novelty immensely. The days are bright aiid cheery, with cold, frosty nights. A nor'-wester has set m to-day, Wednesday (17th) which we are hoping will effect a thaw. Cattle and sheep are having a rough time of it, and it is impossible to get about on the hills to look for them. We have had a good bit of sickness m the district lately, but hope this weather will dear it all away.

Latest Items.

Ashborton Sheep at Addington.— At the Aldington saleyards on Wednesday, atnoDg the principal sales of sheep recorded were :— Mr M McLeod, Methven, 200 cross bred wetherß, 15s 4d to 163 Id ; Mr D Henderson, Methven, 100 croßsbaed wethers, 16s 6d to 17s, and maiden ewei, 13s 4d to 14i 6d * Mr D Morrow, Montalfco, 150 half bred e'weß, 11b 9d to 12a 3d ; Mr WP M Buckley, Dunsandel, 155 merino wethero, 12a lOd to 15s lOd ; Mr F J Milton, Methven, 122 half-bred wethers, 16s 5d ; Mr J Grigß, jLoDgeaob, 120 orossbred eweß, 14s to 15s 9d ; Mrs J Dftlyi Lauristoo, 292 orowbred wetberg »od miidpo ewep t Vk si. w i

SHOCKING FATAL ACCIDENT IN CHRISTCHURCH.

A Cyclist Rilled. About haW-pMrJ^Tthta morning • was foundling on the footpath i. Scot, Street, at 12 30 a.m. He waa m a fainting condition, and aßked for » drink of water He waa carried into the house, and Dr Anderson waa summoned, bub the mm died before the doctor could arrive, Dr Anderson made an examination, but was unable to say definitely what had been the cause of death, aa there were apparently no marks of violence on the body. Ib is supposed that the man was returning from a dance, and had rnn into the horse attached to the carb. The horse bolted and the driver, following it, had nob been found when the police arrived on the scene. The man waa about twenty-five years of age, sft 10m mi height, with dark hair and a fair moustache. He waa well-dressed. In hia pockets were found a pair of white glovea and an invitation card for a•• social " to be held m St John a schoolroom on July 28. The bicycle was found on the road-side, with the front wheel slightly dented.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned places as follows : — Corrected to August 1, 1898. Burnham and Dunßandel, daily ... .- ...3.15 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30am315pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... —630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 6 30am 315p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m ( Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River - Bide, daily ... .« 630 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily .... 3*5 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday.. ..10 30 am Highbank, daily.. .. 630 am Peel Forest, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday 10 30 a m Mount Somcrs, Sprinqburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily ... .. ••■ 4pm Winchmore, Greenstreet, Ash burton Forks, Done, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm E-iling, Rangitata, daily .- 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am ' daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... «» 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day - .- .~ 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Weßterfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday 4 pnv Lettera contamg anything of value snould be registered.

TBE A.SHBORION GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1898 %



'• TREMENDCU3 CLEARING BOOT SALE, FOR ONE MONTH, t& THE. SALE IS NOW ON I ffi» f THE i ZEALANDI A BOOT STORE » IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST iOOT ?ALE OF THE SEASON. ' BOOTS! BOOTS! ! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under COST PRICE :— Ladies' Prunella House Boota „ from 4/6 Ladies Pretty Glaco Strap Walking Ladiea' Lasting Slippera „ 2/11 Shoos 4/11 Children's Patf nt Straps (4 to 6, Men's Kip Boota (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3'9and4/6 Nail*) ... 8/11 Ladiea' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/il Children's Aukle Straps from 1 Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. & H. Men's Bluchers only 4/11 _,  Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers „ 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/. ' LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Valuo) ... only 5h 11<J. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW BUT WE LEAD. §§g* We have± no ol d Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. |@- REMEMBER \ THE ZEALAINDIA BOOL ts now Slaughtering,- the Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury Thiß is the eoro of Sale that makes the Mothers Smilp] CO.TJJE JBAAI.Y ASD A VOID); THE w U»ft}GJKJ j Don't Forget the Address— JAMES MELLOK, ZKALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED, STREET, ASHBURTON] BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST Tj^Oß 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 JJ-lSlli:L>]Gy4.rsr>ai:R BROW., Limited., DAVID THOMAS?, ou AJUI3ISJR, r .r KOUKR'J.fcr', AGHfINI\ asl.burtou. CANTEBBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE liXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary.



Syxopsis ot Naw advbrtishmbnto. C*rson & Co — New businesß advertisement Wheelband's Blight Speoifio— New adver- tisement Wanted— Employment aB gardener ABhburton Borough Council— Wanted, tenders for leasing reserve ; publio meeting, Oddfellows' Hall, Friday (to-morrow) even- ing, to consider water supply Fried Under Broß— Belfast manures for sale . To let— Furnished or unfurnished room Baker Bros -Furnishing undertakers Wanted— Employment aB ploughman Upper Ashburton Road Board—Notice re outstanding rate 3 T Bullock — 3J acres to leb Henry Stephenson-- Special entry, Satur- day next



Entertainments. i /^vDDFELLOWS 1 HALL, ASHBURTOE 1 SATURDAY NEXT, Aug. 20 ,i MR JOHN FULLER'S ; new MYFIORAMA OF THE "Wjt«ol* of the Maine, &»<jer?e!Bi m C?iit>a. s D.». IVaVy. Procured by the energy and enterprise o Mr Fuller's New York Agents. Thesi are not taken from print?, bub are actua photos taken on the spot ; are the ulmosi value, are most unique, no Buoh series evei before having been presented to a N. Z public Old Prices. — Admission, one shilliDg. A few reserved seats 2a. Obtain tickets beforf hand at) H. M. Jones. 8 124 b7TfIb~MAS. ARCADE. FURNITURE BALE POSTPONED, rriHE SALE advertised under Bill of Sale JL for Saturday, August 15, has been Postponed till SATUR£AY, August 20. 8 96 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WEST STREET HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 8 67 BELFAST MANURES. X7t7"E iffar to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at Hit prises less Iho ueual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Fieczingcliente We have large Ptocki on haud, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIBDLANDER Brop. Ltd., HENRY" S'f EPHENS'fm" SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20. A VERY Scales, Tea Pots, S*ucepanß, Crockery, Ten, Rakes, Forks, etc. Also,— Stationery, Books, Fancy Goods, etc. No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 8 140 Auctioneer, ' T. Bui look TO LE T. 31/ ACRKS, about, well situated at /£2 Allenton, together with dwelling- house, at pretcnt occupied by Mr C. Primmer. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD. for Tale. SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing J acre, fronting Main South Road and Railway. The owner having settled m the North Wand is desirous of disposing of them at once. Apply T. BULLOCK TOWN SECTIONS. PERSONS desirous of building are invited to inspect the list of Town Sections I have for sale, varying m price from £15 to £48 10s each. T. BULLOCK. ■ * TENDERS. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL fXIENDERS are invited for leasing Borough I Reserve 1689 (2J acres). Particulars at Town Clerk's office, where tenders will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 22nd inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 8 141 Town Clerk. ASHBURTON CEMETERY BOARD. nnENDERS are invited for Erecting an JL Iron Fence at the North end of the new Cemetery grounds and the remaining portion of the Eastern side. Tenders will be received by the under- signed up to 12 o'clock ak Noon of SATUR- DAY, 20th inst. J. WARD, 8 125 Chairman. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY mENDERS are invited for REPAIRS tc X SCHOOLHOUSE at Greenstreet. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders addressed to th( Secretary of the Board, will bo received nol later than 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, the 20th current. Tha lowest or any Tender not necesßarilj accepted. H. O. LANE, Secretary. Chrißtchurch, 13th August, 1898. 8 11< HAWTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR. GIBL«. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal .- Mrs DAVID MoKEE. TTAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situate t~l m Upper Fendalton, about four mile from Christchurch. Pupils have the advanl age of pure country air. The Grounds ai extensive, and contain a Gymnasium an Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can r. arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught b Trained and Certificated Teachers ; an special classes are held for the Matriculatic and Junior Scholarship Examinations at tt University. Further information as to terms, etc, oa be obtained on application to the Pri.aQ.ipc



Waui.ed« TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, Room for lady or gentleman ; central. Apply Mail Office. 8 145 WANTED.— Employment as Gardener, either hy day work or contract. — Apply Mail Offi.e. 8 143 WANTKD.— Fmnloymenfc as Ploughman ov general Farm Hand. — Apply Mail Office 8 144 A PUBLIC Temperance Meeting will be held m the Templar Hall on Friday !>pxc at 8 p.m., to consider the Licensing Bill now before Ihe House. 8 126 WINDSOR Magazines for July. New Books by Mail. Piano, Second- hand, good order, iron frame, full trichord, £25 cash. Organ, five stops, for £10 10a cash. Roller Organ, with «ix tunes, £3 10s. Merritc Type- writer (new), £3 103 oaah. Pianos and Organs sold on easy monthly payments. Violin and case from 25s. — H. M, Jones. ' FOR SALE — Indian Game and Houdans, Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls known. — Pelham Yards FOR SALE, Cheap— Strong Trap ; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. I HEREBY Call a Public Meeting to be held at the OddfellowB 1 Hall, on FRI- DAY EVENING, Augußt 19, at 8 p.m., to consider the question of the Borough Water Supply, and recenb Amendments m the Water Supply Bill now before Parliament, detrimental to the interests of the Borough. CHAS. REZD, 3 142 Mayor. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD PDBLIC NOTICE. A LL outstanding Rates unpaid on jtL Augutb 29 will be SUED FOR without further notice. By order, 3 139 JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. A SPECIAL General Meeting of Mem" £jl bers will be held at Devane's Hote' »n SATURDAY NIGHT, 20th insb., ab 8 ).m. Business : Confirmation of Resolution received from the Tinwald Racing C.ub, agreeing to Amalgamation. C. H. DOWDING, I 134 Secretary. Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTKAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000 000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,1 00 SE ERVJS FUNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS. Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christcnurch. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainabury uud Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zialand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRI3T- CHUKCfI. g80,000"to Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six month fa' lOtice, uud even sums up to throe-fifths of mount borrowed can be paid off at any time >y giving three months' written notice, JA3. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for Now Zealand; ' 215 Established 1880. Telephone No 69. IK. BAKER BROS., JTtURNTRHING TTNDERTAKERB, C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charges. CORNER of WAKANUI ROAD and BAKER & BROWN'S COACH FACTORY. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. GBAHAM & CO's pATBNT PERMANENT FOOT-BOT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ab a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Bead opinions of Government Inspector- 1 of Stock. Blenheim, Marlborough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rob I have nc hesitation m Baying it is the most effeotive have met, and has been used m the district under my charge with the best results. I have reoommended and shall oontinue to recommend it to any owners of sheep affeoted with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say is bo often negleoted until it takes euch a strong hold on the flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspeotor ol Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request aa to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght'a an M. Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence m saying that the oure was a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly affeoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off should recommend all Bheep owners to use your Specifioif their Bheep are troubled witb Foot-rot, bb it is easily put on, and I am sure t will give satisfaction.— -I remain, yours rul ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stook, Jtije 22, 1895. Genuine only from D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", Oarlton Gore Road, Xtoaeneatb, \ WtWpgtQO,



STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN ROLLITI'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR, & BRAN & SHARPS* Inquire Prices before buying elsewhere. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS NJMMO & BLAIR'S STANDABD SEEDS. "USStZL™ VEGETABLE SEEDS. "SftSffl?* Id per Packet, FLOWER REEDS. Id per Packet. 100 Varieties. complete:catalogues supplied free oniapplication. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. WE Have jußtJreceivcd from Norlh Canterbury a splendid eelection of Seed Po'atoes, including the following varieties : — BEAUTY OF HEBKON.— One of the best early sorts, very productive and *W. of excellent flavnr. BEAUTY OF BATH. -A well known early Variety of good quality and great predoctivenes.B. BKEEZK'S PrvOLIB'IC. — A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps well and for main cr« p it is very valuable. BRUCE, (Ovfl). — 'lh : s is a very heavy crrpppr, sometimes yielding aa much as 20 tons to the acre under] favorable conditions, and the quality is very superior. WE have also'ln stoc It chard Seddcn, Bath Kidneys, and other well-known varieties. FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND_CHRISTCHURCff. = PURE SEEDS. = - T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT cor. I ', o£ the Line, and I uovr r^k intelligent Farmers to inspect tLo same at work. 1 am now prepared TO GLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGKRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16£!bs to the bushel also, beat CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HUKST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCEKNE, TRtlo^. Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM; MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s 7£d PER DOZEN 7 WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL AL^O— FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. T HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale, — ' 1200 Acres near Chertsey, either larger or smaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres SeaQeld, well improved. 1690 Acrea Seafield, 400 acres iv crop. Tbrronghly improved. |500 Acres We^teifield, six roomed House, Siable, and Woolshed. 500 Acres Hinds. Improved. 270 Acres not fir from Tinw:.ld, good land, thoroughly improved. 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, gnod !md, all m gras«. 270 Acrea Dromore, half m crop, balance m English grass. 100 Acrea perpetual leaso, Ruapuna. For tera s and partiiular< apply DAVID THOMA S, ASHBURTON. ; T. H. UNDEILL & CO, . P K EMIEE 1 FUBNITURE, CABP-T & LI^ICLEUM WAREHOUSE. b ESTABLISHED 118JS3. ? WJ"fi are direct Importers of Carpets, Linoleums, BedßteadSjjUhairß, Picture Moulding** VV Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. 3 WE have just opened up some eplendid lines m Brussels ard Kidder Carpe's, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Linoleums, Overmantels and Toilet Glasses, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, V Bamboo Flower Stauds and Cornica Poles, funcy Austrian and other Chain, Lamps, Fenders. Fire Brasses, etc., Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Washstand Sets, Toilet Sets, Candle Sticks, glass and China. n WE are now about settled m our New Premise?, which are pronounced to be the finest m Aehburton and second to none m Canterbury. s, WE have also a large stock of Fancy Pith and Wicker Chairs trom CiS 6d each. WE cordially invite everybody to call and^ have [a look "round; andj| inapsct our £tock. * . WE PRESS ISO OI\E TO BUY. , i T. H. UNDRILL & CO. OABINET-MAKERS, UPROLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, Etc ! TANOfiKD 6TRKET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office, d ie Niß. —Venetian nnd other Blinds made to order. Agents for Clegg's Perambulator! $1 Go-oartß ; alao Faulkner's Patent Wire Mattresses and Poor Atats,



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, j [ET. F. Nicoll] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. WE beg to announce to the General Public that we will commence busi- ness on WEDNESDAY, August 17, m the piemises known as the "Blue House," Ash- burton, which are beiug altered to meet the requirements of our business. WEEKLY S^LESof Merchandise, Furni- ture, and Produce, will beheld EVERY SATURDAY, commencing 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 Bpeciul feature of our Business. We have on hand NEW SEASON'S SEEDS Comprising — Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New Season's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- gels, Carrots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by Charles Sharps and Co., Limited, Standard Seod Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4j, aud 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. > mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., X Limited. ■ ISLINGTON~MANUBES, > Especially prepare,! for Wheat, Turnips, I Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION r WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this n celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. ! Letters will receive prompt attei.tion. nicolL~bros., i DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS. FREEZERS. FREEZERS TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop or ( their own account can book space at anj time^to suit their own convenience, by com municatiQg with us. ; NICOLL BROS., b ; DISTRICT AGENTS, d ,c CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 3! '7 (' ci -— •n 16 J&OSZI1& TEA kn I* Best



' THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM- PASY, Limit, d. ISLINGTON FREEZING WOEK3 MA.NURES. TT* SPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur vLJ uips, Rape, aud r.ny other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODU.TION VVHI REVER USKD. SATISFACTION GIV'KM EVKUY WHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties o- this Celebrated FertilisT. Pricea on r-ppli cation. Allowance nude for quantitiea. ' Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BEOS., DISTBIOT AGENTS. 128 CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PEODUCE EXPOKT Cot., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburton Branch Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to' engage freezing Space at the Belfast Works or purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberts, and their wants will have prompt attention. F7^VAYMOUrH, Secretary. Christchurch, August 11, 1898. 8 81 BESSIE BIMMONDB, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash« burton and Surrounding Districts that whetoas commenced Business m those pre> raises next to Mr Seymour, Dentist, and ■opposite the Ashburton Publishing Company. Piano and Violin Music by the latest Mail, ; *Uso choice Songs to select from. Call and see them. Musioal Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not au stock will be immediately procured, "Violin Strings, etc., best quality, at th« ['lowest prices. Music and Songs by everj Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead Callard and Collard, and Pull and Field* 'PIANOS. Cash or time payments. A small line of Stationery and Birthdaj i Cards. VIOJuIIN TUITIOIN. BESSIE SI MMONDS having made a lif , study of the above instrument, Pupils cai 1 rely upon being thoroughly taught. "| I can supply an Efficient Band for Balls f ) Patties or Concertß. Terms on application. Please Note the Address — BESSIE SIMMONDS, ) OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY 233 BURNETT STREET. TINWALD RACING OLUB. 9 A GENERAL meeting of members of th above Club will be held at Lagan 1 " Hotel on FRIDAY, August 19, at 8 p.m. Business : — To confirm resolution passe by Committee re amalgamation of th two Clubs. 133 A, A. FQOKB, Secretory.



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