COUNTY COUNCIL.

s?he ordinary meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Present —Messrs E. G. Wright, M.H R (chairman), C. J. Harper, E. Herring, S. S. Chapman, M. Stitt, JonnLambie, James Johnston, and Donald Williamson. Mr Holmes tendered by wire an apology for absence. chairman's statement. The Chairman read the usual statement as follows : — The Longbeach Road Board for wards a plan showing proposed alteration of Ford'u road, and intimates that the provi eiooa of the Public Works Act have been complied with. Thiß Board now askß the Council to approve of the said alteration. The Wtikanui Road Board and Hampstead ffiwn Board notify that the Cmncil'a circular re goise on roads interfering with the flow of the water races will receive attention. A circular from Mr Rhodeß on the subject of nn «qu:tabl« tariff for goods and passenger traffic on the Cim'erbury rail ways wiil be read to-dny. The Monnt Hutt Road Board writes to say that the Minister of Lands has promised to make enquiries into the cost of valuation rolls as furnished to local bodies, and afford relief if he deems it justifiable and necessary to do bo. The solicitor forwards a draft special order dealing with cycles crossing the Ash burton traffic bridge, for the Council's approval. On account of the Council adver tising that outstanding rates and water charges would be sued for, these sums have been conning m very freely, and the overdraft at the Bank is reduced to £3339 10a 3d. A conference with the Borough Council waß held on Tuesday evening, and it is probable that the outcome of that meeting will result m an amicable adjustment of the Borough water supply. REMISSION OF WATER CHARGES Mr Harper reported that he had inquired into the cases entrusted to him ab last meet ing, m which applications were made for remission of water charges m consequence of the applicants having heen without water altogether during the drought of lasb season. The applicants were m the Ruapuna district, and Mr Harper recommended that a remis sion of one half be made. —The recommenda tion was adopted. ENGINEER'S REfOKT. The engineer's reporo was read as follows : Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supp'y.— There is no shortage at present m any part of the district, bub some of the races are not yet m satisfactory order. The deficient portions will be mostly overhauled during the next fortnight, and some repairs are being executed m flumes, etc., with a view to the keeping up of a good summer supply. The new race m Lagmhor district, about six miles m length, haß been satisfactorily com pleted. With reference to the application of Messrs Blee, Jamieson, Aehton, and Weston for a nmjH Vrcmnh rft"? at A " hfnn i ib appears the route they proposed adjacent to the road is nob suitable, and that it is advisable to have the line higher up, with junotion m present race at south-weßt corner of Mr Ccostan's section 7202, where an arrangement could be made by means of a small cncrete wall, whereby the surplus water— and only the surplus—would enter the new race. Mr Crossan does not object to that arrangement, bub requires a legal undertaking from those who wou'd benefit from the new race to defray the coßt of any damage which his property mit»ht sustain throuph the said junction blocking the flood water ab any time: As previously explained the greatest drawback to this service would be its intermittent nature, bub tht»t is a con dition which the applicants expressed them selves satisfied to put up witht Water Supply— Ruapuna Sub-division.— In accordance with instructions, I have revised the plans, etc., for the first six miles m the terraces, reducing the bottom width from 6ft to sfb, and the total amount of excavation over that length from 56,012 onbic yards to 45,784 cubic yards, as per accompanying Btatement. I beg also to annex relative estimates of cost with the amounts of tenders already received for the various contract?, so that the Council may dectfe on the conditions for the next calling of tenders. Alternative tenders might be received either for 6fb or 6fc channel. The new district No. 2, proposed to be added to existing No. 1 sub-division, would comprise 2600 acres, and is shown on accompanying map. The solicitor has obtained the boundaries of it, and will, I preaume, inform the Council to-day as to the eteps to be taken for its supply. The dray track m terrace on Morrow's road extension has been made as authorised. Thia will afford some facilities for acoew to the workß. Bangitftta Irrigation District.— As some misapprehension still seems to exist m the mindß of some on the question of field mains, I may again state that the cost and maintenance of these will fall on the owners or occupiers. Irrigation is not compulsory, but if praotised, these field mains wonld be necessary, and the cost of their construction would probably represent an outlay of 2s to 2a 6d an acre, but only for suoh area of a holding as would be laid out for irrigation. The occupier wonld also have to undertake the distribution, which has been variously estimated, bub generally at about one shilling per aoro. The rate of 6d per acre to pay for interest on loan and maintenance of mains, sub-mains, etc., would apply to the whole area within the distriot, whether irrigation were practised or not. Doric Irrigation. —So far, no further particulars have come to hand from the sub committee of Doric settlers appointed to obtain detailed information n their proposed scheme for irrigation of Bmall areas. The water eupp'y m the Aahburton-Rakaia district is on the whole satisfactory. I have arranged for the erection of a wing dam at Pudding Hill Weir to lessen the blockage from travelling shingle, which latterly has been proving troublesome.— The alteration of race on north east belt is now being proceeded with.— The work for supply of freezing works is still m progress, va& will be finiahed within a fortnight. — A good supply is being kepb up from the Bakaia river at Aoton. . Repairs flood channel bridge, Rakaia Gorge.— The caps and ends of stringers are showing considerable decay, and I have arranged for the necessary renewals. Diversion Wakanui Creek at Mr M&honey'i.—Thiß work of filling up, and restoration of river bank, is still m an un finished state— very little having been done to it during this month. BANGITATA IRRIGATION.

The Chairman said there seemed to be some misunderstanding m the Rangitata irrigation dutripb m regard to the ooßt. There appeared to be an idea abroad that the cost of the field main*, added to the sixpence an apreage charged by the Qouuhy Council, would be an annual thing, bringing up the annual impoab to about 3a an acre.. This was absurd, as the Council's charge was only 6d an acre, atid the 2s 6d an aqre was purely optional, and need nob be paid at all if occupiers did not want irrigation. Besides, it would nob be an annual thing, but be simply an item of first cost. Several other members spoke on the subject, hoping that the misunderstanding m regard to the charge would be dispelled. PORIE IRRIGATION.

The Committee on the Doric irrigation question was granted an extension of time m which to prepare their report. FBEBZING WORKS WATER SUPPLY. The engineer was instructed to furnish a report as to the value of the water to be supplied to the freezing work's, so that at the January meeting there could be fixed the oharges the freezing company would have to pay. The sub-committee who have the matter of the freezing works supply m hand were requested to report at next meeting. mahonby's creek.

The Council, af^r' considering the clause * of the engineers report referring to Mahpney's creek, resolved that it was imperative that the work Bhould be done without delay, and fourtaen days were allowed to Mr Mahoney m which to complete what he had undertaken to do, at the end of vhiph time, if the work were still incom plete, legal steps would be taken. ' ■ DEBUTATIOtf. Jftessra T r Taylor and J. Jamieeon waited on the Council m regard to the Aahton raoe dealt with at last meeting and explained that Mr Crosß&n bad now waived all objection. The Chairman read the clause of ther engineer's report on the cubjeot, and explained that that report -having been adopted, "and Mr Crossan having withdrawn hit objection, the work could be proceeded with at onoe. AOTON IRRIGATION DISTRICT. It waa resolved that a demand be made on the owners of the Acton- property for their ih»re of tht ov«d?»(tj ou thf dUtcidt,

ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £436 108 9d were piaed for payment. RAKAIA WAI KB SUPPLY ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE. On the motion of Mr Johnstone, it was decided to postpoue consideration of the roport of the South Rikaia Water Supply Accounts Committee's report till next meet- Ing, to admic of the presence of Mr Holmes. (Left silting.)

COMMERCIAL.

United Frebß Association— By Klectrio Telegraph— Copyright.

London, November 22 At Mark Lane wheat is slow of sale, and is 6J. cheaper on the week.

Measvs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cablegram from their London office, under date 2ißb inst : — " Wool Sales. — The list of arrivals is closed, and all your wools have arrived m time. The total Australasian and Cape wool available (including old stocka) is 157,000 bales. The sales are expected to open with out much change. For merino and fine crossbred we expect that, if any change m prices takes place, it will be m favour of sellers. There are no circumstances thab we can see likely to influence for the better the market for coarse crossbred."

CENTRAL MART.

Messrs Nicoll Bros, report on their weekly sale as follows -.—With a good all tovuad entry, and a large attendance, at our sale on Saturday last, we had a busy day, and cleared nearly all our entries at very satis factory prices. Fowls — A large entry sold readily at 2s, 2s Id, 2s 31, 2* 6d, to 3s 3d per pair. Potatoes — We sold about three tone of prime Derweats at from 13s 6d to 16s 6d per Back. We also had consignments of new potatoes from Auckland and Sydney, which sold at lid to 2d per lb for Early Rose, and 2£d to 3d per lb for Kidneys. Seed Derwents Bold at 83 61 to 10s per sack. Flour— los 6d per 1001 b bag. Chiokwheat 10s 6d to 11s 6i per sack. Cheese 4£d per lb. Fruib from Sydney and Fiji Bold well, bananas 83 to 14s 6d per case, mandarins 10a to 11s 6d, oranges 8s to lOs, pines 9a to 11s 6d, lemons 10s 6d, cocoanuts 11s per sack. Cocksfoot, a line of 25 sacks we cleared at Is 9d per sack. Turnip seed, 2 cwt at 5d per lb. We disposed of a bicycle for £18 10* and a ladies second hand bicycle for £9 10s ; also of a large assortment of furniture and sundries at reasonable figures.

Latest Items.

Mayobal Election. — Mr Edward Dock rill has been re-elected Mayor "of New Plymouth unopposed. — Press Association telegram. The Weather.— Rain has again set m over the Taranaki district after three days of hot weather. The potato crop is Buffer ing from the excessive wet but the pastures are m splendid condition and the hay pros pects excellent. — Press Association telegram. Customs Prosecution. — A Wellington wire states that a compromise was arrived at to-day m regard to the nine charges (which had been partly investigated m the Magistrate's Court) against Henry Ranish, billiard table manufacturer, of having made fraudulent representations to the Custom House officers, and thereby having evaded payment of the proper amount of customs duties. Ranieh pleaded guilty to three charges, and the others wereabandoned by the Customs Department. The charges were of a complicated nature, and Ranish explained they arose through imperfect arrangements with his Home agents as to invoices. Mr Kenny fired him £100 on each charge, bub reduced it to £50, making a total fine of £150.

l'Eifi ASfißUJitOfo GOAKDIAN : WEDKESDA*, NOVEkiJfeR 23, 139S



BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — JLadies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bicycles, INCLUDING MUDGUARDS, LIMP, & B2LL. n IHEBB MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with JL all the latest Improvements, and aro undoubtedly the best value ever offered to the Public. SHEEP bHEAB*. BHBEP BHBABP. WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of «"*. I*. iV &, 'Fx*a«l^« XJiil^uiHi jm, And Turkey and VVashita Oil SStocea. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spcons and Forke. GKOCKEUWABE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSK IN ASHRURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY. BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IROKMOKOKK*, WINE AND SPIRIT MKPOQASTS, MABKET ROUSE, BURKETT BTBEET, ASHBUBTON, fljlepbone No 53



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz.— Christohurch Sales on NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1893, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timarn Sales -DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad toreceirecousignnieDtS. which will have my personal Supervision, Wool intended for me ab Christchurch Salea should be consigned to Cantebbuby Seed Company's Siding, Addington, account ]). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinness and LE r REN, limaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are teady. (x) Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hidea, every alternate MONDAY tUrODghOUti the Season, D. TITO M A 8, 10 187 ASHBURTON,



SEASONABLE GOODS AND PICKIC DELICACIES. FLETCHIH BROS. TTAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies :— 1 and 21h H QB I h6ep Jo D^ 3 2h tiD9 CorDed Beef 2!b tin « Oorned Mutton 2ib tin. J r m 8. cd Rabblta 21b tins Roa 8 t Mutton 21b tins Ro*,t lieef 2i?h Hn\ VrZ£ ?%* ?f, b tiDa Brawn 2 i lb tins Preserved Peachy lib tiS pfL rv 5 if e l* Jt Uaß llidh Sll03B « e 2 * lb tiDB Preserved ApHuot 1 and 2lh HH p DbC ?t, , J b tinß Oxford auß *g e Ho "»3 Cambridge s"u« JodO nP B<>rVed Duck X !^ tiDB Gooße ia Je "y 1!b th ' 8 German §au*a k e iibt^teu^ntPuddi^ iibt t g GooaeberyPnd - 1118 £i!- Fr M h er ,iJ Dg o f N ? oifco » >B kippered Herrings, Morton's Herrings m Tomato Slim rJ 8 Her " n 8" ln lorna to Sauce, Oock.ari Salmon, Naba Bay Salmon, Salmon Gullets, Croaae and Biackwell's B.oater Paste. Anchovy Paste, Ham and Chicken, etc., Auckland Star Brand Mnlleti, M>r«hiU',. R*d R-rring^. Paten's *se» 'ik v „ thuu.y t«uo.-., &o, tc, tc. *ST Ihe above Canned Goods are r-f .he Best Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed Fresh and Sound. SHEEP IvETTING, FOWL NETTING, w . . CHICKEN NETTING, Etc. we nave ]vat received a Shipment of JO Mile* (17,600 Yards') of Wire wSC^JhSJ and quote very low Pricea £or SiJ^ oS^qiluSs ROF m'f"S !O 5TT a DDii.£ O J el^ Wrin Berß8 erB to be Sold at S reatly "daoed Rates: S2IL A m M^ ROLLER FLOUR at .less than Wholesale Prices. Milliqmn and Auckland No 1 Cane Sug*r »t Rock Bottom Prices. Hiehest Teab SrSSyy? l S'5 Chri6t A hurch Adverted Prices. T™«u ** ChfStcb«rch £^7? «^^?Sta2SS: Tea> the mosfc eccaomiCftl Tea iQ the MMket « fc " Earthen wake, china waee, & glassware department s^:ssss« be opcniDg them ap m a DINNER WARE AND TEA WARE. Note the Address— FLETCHER BROS., C'SH SUPPLY STORES, EiST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HFGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale aid Retail Agents^ for Nitnmo and Biair's Standard Seeds.



m 6REA T DISPLA V OF Summer Novelties NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS m all the Latest Text vies and Colour* ings m Serges, Tweeds, Venetian Cloths, oto , etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids to match. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Desigrs. Choice j Colouiings. | PRINTS."~PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at 4£d per yard. CHOICE PATTERNS. LAIE3T NOVELTIES In BELTS, GLOVKS, COLLARS and CUFFS, LACE SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN- SHADES, VEIL NETS, &c, &c, &o.S A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER k CLOTHIER Tanored Street.



THE CASH BOOT STOiIE. (Next to Niooll Bros ) fTIHE Leading Boob Store m Aahburtoc THF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, and retailed at lowest prices. JUSTARRIVED- L-idies' Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoes m all oolourp. Shoeß for Bowling, Tenais, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20s. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOOD?. REMEMBER- McDonald & McDiarinid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager.



J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ■^OW SHOWING NEW LINEB IN JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY. WATCHES, WATCHES. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS. E.P. WARE, E.P. WARE. The Largest and Best Stock In Ashburton. Inspection Invited. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. Watch and Clock Repairs GUARAN- TEED FOR IS MONTHS. Jewellery repaired with neatness and despatoh. GOLD & SILVER PLATING Done on the Premises ab Town Price »» Sight Testing a Specialty^ J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



BICYCLES. THE ASHBURrON "EXPRESS" ENGINEFftIKG AND BICYCLE WORKB Burnett Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND- HAND M CaiNES, for the benefit of our Country People on Show Week Second-Hand Machines from dS'-i.. Agents for all the Leading Machines. Come m and see for yourselves, LANDELIS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. 24



J ASHBURTON No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUiLbibG SOCIKIY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions oi the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECIObS: Charles Reid, W. I). V. Presion, Edward Gates. Francis Scrint, •i. H. Padliko. (J. X And. iuzox, H. fc-TEPHENSON. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Fbedk Makeig. E. G L'kisp BANKERS : The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton, OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office BuiidingP, Cameron Street, A&hburton. Office now open to take Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9 30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 30 to S p.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays



E. W. HANMER. E. W. HANMEB I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done k»-' eBB thab I shall be represented ae Stock Saloi , held m the Ashbur^ c fa ° he fntm , havina m»^ c arrangementß with Mr j# r§ oLAND to act as my Auctioneer. Any buaineßß entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as ÜBual, and I hope I may be favored with » share of what is going. For the time being I Bhall occupy the old offices which I have been m for tho past bix years m West Street, and m connecbion with the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mee's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me, The Pint Sale will be held on DECEMBER 2nd, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpackß and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R, BLAND, IQB AwttoßWt j



FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own Account can book Bpaco at) any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. | i NICOLL BROS., DISTKICT AGENTS, CHRigTCTWRGH MEAT COMPANY. Limited, 8 39



fTIHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. X Limited, ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnipx, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of aoil. . GREATLY INCREABED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store Ive varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. WE hare pleisiue m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS D ALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the ChrUtchurch Sa'e& any Wool which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool Bhould be consigned to Barely &Co., Ltd., Chrislchurch, account Nigoli. Bros., with advice to up. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired.



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. NIOOLL.] [L. A. NICOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS k EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Fntranca by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Alao of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of Lh« District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gouda placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive sbtnp'ea from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. | Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application We invite thoae wishing to dispose of their roperties to communicate with us.



We have sold out our first Consignment of these WORLD FAME MACHINES, and would advise farmers f ,o call early if they wish to secure the BEST BINDER the WORLD HAS EYFR PRODUCED. i We are aleo Agents for the Colonial Drill, Whioh was awarded the GOLD MmDAJU for BEST COMBINED DRILL at the Drill Trial on Mr Boag'k fartn.. Morrow^ Bassett & Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, I M, PtUEST, M»WgW>



WE INVITE FABMEBS TO CALL AND INSPECT THE McCORMICK Reaper & Binder T£ r !IICH Secured the s*IL V tilt MEDAL for the BEST BINDER on the ground at the Christohuroh A. and P. Show.



ART CLASS* S. MR A. W.UcM-11-.1L.11N, ARTIBT, From South Kensington School of Art, London, England, HAS Opened a STUDIO m Saunders' Buildings, opposite railway citation, and is prepared to instruct Pupils m all branches of the profeßßion. FEES PAYABLE IN ADVAKCE. Oil or Water Color Painting ... sfil lOs 6d Drawing ... ._ £51 Is Per Term of Twelve Lessons. Pupils can commence at any time. : Address — The Studio as above. LAWES' Dips & Manures. THE! Publio Dips ab the Ashburton and Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care- taker, Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also ppisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stopk. EDWAED "SAUNTERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. nnHE Friends of the late Mr David _L Henderson are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his late residence, Belmonr, Methven, on THURS- DAY, 24th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Methven Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 11 146 Undertakers, Public INloiioes, BOROUGH Off ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. I HEREBY give notice that the follow- ing Persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for Election to the offioe of Mayor, viz :— HUGO FRIEDLANDER, CHARLES REID. And I further give notice that a POLL for the E ection of ONE of the above-named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chamber*, Baring Square West), on WEDNESDAY, the 20tu day of NOVEMBER, 1898, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 23, 1898. 11 164



Fr:edlar>.der faros. HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our noxt£Horsa Fair on i THURSDAY, DEO. 8, 1898. j And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 117 Auctioneer. _ D. THOMAS FARMS FOR ttALJbi QIQ ACRES near Ruapuna, securely t/X/^w fenoed, good houae, large stable and chaff house, etc., 350 Acres m English grass, 110 under culti- vation for turnips, balance native pasture. Price low. A Kf\ ACRES near Dromore, well im- ~x:^J\J proved, good house and out build- ings, all m grass. I Q/in ACRES Near Dromore, well jLf&\J\J fenced, 300 acres of wheat (looking splendid). A portion laid down m oats and grass, balance old grass. Thia block is well worth looking after. Terms can be arranged. Apply II 130 D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



THE DUST PAN. DO WE ? « "»•» WE DO, CLAIM THAT THE !We>v Davis ) "VXT AS Pronounced to be the best on earth at the Paris / \v Kxhibition, where it was awarded Gold Medal Vertical Foecl V against ALL COMERS, and Highest Awards at Sydney f Melbourne, Adelaide, Dunpdin, und South Seas Kxhibi- SewillgT 31>l« > ]liUO 1 tioilh. ISO Cogi, Springs, or ']eM> feo Wear Out. JTCA*»Y TERMS. FAfclSlu r l UIAL. CVogre:* 8 ' \The b?.Bt. make.. By Special Appointment to Lord Perambulators / Ouslow, l.te Governor of New Zealand, JMsisrsev-FTai-rIH ") Sub-AGKNT for thia H-gh Grade and Well-knowr JLiicj'Oieis J Machine. Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c, at THE DUST PAN. Addbess— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. 11 32



MAYOEAL ELECTION. mHOSE BURGESSES who are willing to support the candidature of MR HUGO FRIBDLANDER FOR THE MAYORALTY, are requested to meet at Mr Belt's Office, Burnett Street, A»h,bu.rtQn, | r JTO-NIC*H.TL' (WEDNESDAY), | AT 8 O'CLOCK.



C. HAWKINS, TINWALD, HAS Just got Restocked for the Christ- mas Trade. Toys and fancy Goods marked very oheap. BOOTH AJST> BHOEB- His Special Line, which he is selling Cheaper than ever for Cash. Men's Nailed Bluchers from 4s 6d, Men's Shooters from 7s 6d, Youths' 6s 6d, Boys' 5a 6d t Women's 2-sbrap Leather Shoes 3s 6d, Women's Strong Leather Lace Shoes from 4s 6d, Children's, from 9d. Drapery and Clothing nob to be beaten ab the price. 11 165 MAYOBAL ELECTION. mo HUGO FRIEDLANDER, ESQ., Ashburton. Sir, — We the undersigned burgesses of the Borough of Ashbnrton, request that you will allow yourself to be nominated as Mayor of Aahbarton for the ensuing year. The presenb is eßpeoially a time when busi- ness knowledge and administrative capacity are required m the deliberations of the Council, and that you possess these qualifi- cations, the manner m which you discharged the duties of Mayor when you were last elected to the position is. a, eufficiOQt guaranty, Should you dflnaenfc t6 be nominated, we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your election. ALFRED HARRISON, and 36 others; To Albbbd Habrjs(O.n, Ec«., and others signing the above requisition. Gentlemen,— l thank you. My services are at your disposal. I remain, Your obedient servant, HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Ashburton, November 23, 1898. 11 160



A SALE OF WORK will be held m the Orange Hall on SATURDAY, 26th inst. Many useful articles for sale. Hall open from 10 o'clock. Luncheon from 12 till 2. Price Is. 11 140



Public Notices. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. MR WALTER SCALES has been appointed Superintendent of New Business for the ABhburton Bracch. By Order of the Board. CHAS. H. COTTON, District Secretary, Christohuroh Branoh. District Agent, Ashburton— HUGO FRIEDLANDER. 11 159 __ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.



Tenders, TENDERS FOR ENLARGEMENT OF N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. r¥IENDERS are invited till Noon of X FRIDAY, 25th mat., for the erection of Additions to the premises of the New Zealand Clothing Factory Plans and Specifications to be seen with tho Manager, with whom Tenders must be lodged. 11 115 HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. rjiENDERS are invited— 1. For Cleaning Channels, etc., about 146 chains, on Beach and Wukanui Roads, at per chain. 2 Clearing Tussocks, about 50 chains, on Trevor's Road, at per chain. 3, Providing teams and Implements for road work, at per day. Specifications at my office. Tenders to be delivered at my Office by Nood, on SATURDAY, Decemler 3, 1898. J. C. BELL, Clerk to the Hampatead Town Board. 11 163



ALL Members and intending Members of the Albion Tennis Club are invited to attend ab ihe Courlß To-Mokbow, for Opening Day. 11 162 LOST, on November 23. Iron Grey 1 Gelding, hack, with old cover on. Return to Newman s Stables. 11 158 LOST, on Sunday, m Tancred or Eaßt Street, Lady's Watch and Chain. Finder rewarded on leaving at Mail Office. Jl 157 WED WARDS— Cook, Matrimonial • Agent, Scientifi : VulmiM . Third Houae on North-Fast Belt. Questions answered m Health, Marriage, and .Business A short season only. H 149 ' TT/"ANTEn Known— Boob Trunks and \V Picking Cases for sale cheap. — W. H. Coi.likr, "The Corner." HORSE FOR SALE. — A handsome buggy or light trap Horse (very quiet) for Bale, cheap. Apply this Office. mYPE WRITER.— Type Writer for sale, _l_ cheap ; quite new. Apply Office of thia paper. /CONVENIENT GIG, BpTciatly adapted \_,t for a farmer, for sale, cheap. For particulars apply Office of this paper. BARRETT BROS, announce that their Dissolution of Partnership Sale is now on. At its commencement every item of Stock was reduced m price, giving cuatomers far greater advantage than the usual dis- count did. They are still selling ab lowest ca9h sale prices, £"» X " Tokomaru " — Barrett Bros, have J just received from Glasgow another shipment of nicely assorted goods m Prints, Shirting, Satteen Stripes, Galateas, and numerous other lines m general drapery, etc. All marked off at lowest cash sale prices. EX " Ruapehu " — Barrett Bros, have just received from Manchester another shipment of nicely assorted goods m general drapery etc. Marked off at lowest cash sale prices. Ab opportunity is afforded for the ready money to be well spent. RS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Lad<es', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothicg, and all kinds of goods. ■ Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 ""V^OUNG Ladies' Journal, November JL Weldon's Journal, October ; The Strand ; .Pearson's, Ludgate, English Maga- zine, and other monthliep. New Books — Rodin's Corner, If Sinners Entice Thee, The Ways of a Widow, Russia's Destiny, The Future of Europe, South Island Maoris, Manual of Maori Conversation, Daily Message. — H. M. Jones.



PHASES OF THE MOON. November. D H M Last quarter ... ... 7 158 a.m New moon ... ... 14 1151 am First quarter _ .. 21 435 p.m Full moon „. ._ 28 4 9 p.m



Ye athletes, all who bike or run, Or row or box, or may have done, Know tbat of all the human ills You're subject moac to colds and chills. Rut both will disappear be sure, By taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.



HAWTHOENDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal « Mrs DAVID MoKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Chriatchuroh. Pupilahave the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons oan be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teaohers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. ' Further information as to terms, etc, oan brobUia^douipplioation toth? ?rlnoip»l



Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTBAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED OaPITAT, £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RESERVE FUNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS; Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Cbriatchuroh. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington, Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH, £30,00CTto Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances oan be repaid at six months' notice, and eren sums up to three-fifths of amounb borrowed oan be paid off at any time by giving tbree months' written notice. JAfi. NATHL. HAMEB, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; 215



SPECIALTIES »t "The Cobnjsb." — Calicoes, Towels, Curtains, Quilts, Pillow Slips, Carpets, Hearth Rug*, Lino- leums.— W. H. COLLIBB.



Cbaighead & Bebryman desire to express their appreciation of the prompt manner m which Buch an extraordinary number of gentlemen have already responded to their invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new suits this season. By employ- ing extra labor Craighead & Berryman are still prepared to execute fresh orders for the aporoaching shows.— (Adv



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Morrow, Bassett & Co.— New business advertisement. Lost - Iron grey gelding ; also lady's watch and chain. Mutual Life Association of Australasia— Notice re Mr W. ScaJbb' appointment. Mr Hugo Friedlander — Re Mayoral election. Albion Tennis Cvb — Notice to members. H. H. Fooks — Re election of Mayor. Hampstead Town Board — Tenders. C. Hawkins— Baota and Shoes, etc., for sale cheap. Mayoral election— Notice to supporters of Mr Hugo Friedlander.