The Cadzows and the Kinetoscope.

With the "Vagabonds" m front and Amy Sherwin just m rear of their season, it was hardly to be expected that, sandwiched between attractions such us these, the KinetoßCope would draw heavily the first night. In saying this ib mutt not be under stood that we place the entertainment oi last night on a platform one hairf-breadth lower than either of these mentioned, but it is a well-known fact that what will only amuse or entertain the public is always more attractive than what is calculated more particularly to instruct, lhe kineto ■cope and phonograph are great lessons m aoienoe ; bat at the same time their proper manipulation c»u be made a means vi both amusemeui aud iDbtructioa. Aa a eacher, tha kinetoscope or kinemato^raph place* before tie eye living pictures of life m far off lands, which by no poubUility could be visited by nine- tenths of the people ; scenes of beauty from all parts of the earth ; and many cullinga from life generally that can be both instructing and amusing. The sublime can be shown to the admiration as well as the awe of the onlooker, and the next change can be to the very depths of the ridiculous. And life is a kaleidopoope of changes, cover ing a tremendous gamut of pa&sion, of movement, of incident and situation to which no man oan put a limit. The possibilities of the instrument are thus endless, and before it is a future to be realised which the march of improvement Will very soon display to our wondering eyes. Bat, as has been implied above, the publio do not run after instruc tion, and the. more is the pity. Still, the Ashburtbo people are not usually backward m their patronage of a good thing, and during the two nights that remain of the present season, the combination now ex hibiting m the Oddfellowa' flail will doubt less be largely patronised, The kinetosoope pioturea aie on endless films, to that when the last of the series has been reached the operator can go on again from the beginning without stopping to readjust. Some of the pictures were remarkably good, and all were shown with a notable absence of the un steadiness, streakiness, and shimmering, which have been the defects of previous pictures shown here. The first shown was the great Edison experimenting m his laboratory ; then came a sheep draft coming from the trucks of a Chicago train, the animals jumping and jostling after the manner of their kind ; several dancing scenes were shown, and a squid of U.S. militia at drill was exhibited. In regard to the letter, our voluoteers would not have required to be told the men were militia men, or irregulars of some sort. They marched with the free hands swinging like pendulums; they "sloped" each at an angle of his own ; they wheeled m a very ragged way indeed ; they were piebald as to uniform, and some wore starched collars high enough to give the idea of pushing their hats off. There were hurdle jumping and Baddle vaulting pictures ; scenes of the sea with its ever restless waves ; and laughable pictures from the amusing side of sooial and domes tio life. The records of the phonograph were veiy good, and were heard distinctly over the hall. But the attractions of the two instruments were not the only ones pro vided. Mrs Cadziw'a brilliant piano playing drew forth repeated encores, and during the exhibition of each pioture she played appro priate music She also accompanied her husband m the songs he contributed. Mr Cadzon was m excellent voice, and of his items specially delightful numbers were 41 Ihe Holy City " (Stephen Adams), " The Macgregors' Gathering," "The low-backed car," and '•The Wearing of the Green." Every song he s*pg was encored and re sponded to, as was eveiy underlined item of Madsme's piano work. There will be an entire change of programme this evening, and it is to be hoped this very superior enter tainment will be well patronised.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. {Copyright. London, February 28 Wheat at Mark lane ia quoted at 6d lower for the week.

ASBBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Owing to the continued dry weather, and the large yarding which came forward, the sale as far as stores and breeding ewes were epeperned ruled dull at the Ashburton yards on Tuesday, and buyers were, hard to jind except at very low figures. Conse quently a large number of sheep m 'these classes were passed m. In beet, cattle of vary good quality came forward. Cow beef selling up to 18e per 1001 b, and steers up to 20t per 1001b* Fat sheep sold fairly well. Store lambs were hard to plape, and showed a d«pline on prjpes obtained last week at Tinwald. Two-tooth ewes & wethers and lines pf forward wethers met with fair competition. There was a large attendance of farmers and outside buyers, an entry of about 9000 sheep and lambs and 30 head of cattle. Ihe following prioea were obtained : — Fat Shkep — Butchers' sorts, merino ewes, 20 at Jse • prossbred ewes, 50 at 4s 6d ; 52 at 6a 6d, lQ at 6s sd, 32 at 6b lOd, 60 at 6s lid, 15 at 7s 9d ; two-tooth ewes and wethers, 35 at 4s 3d, 29 at 69 ; halfbred wether, 1 at 10s. Lambs, 4at ss, 13 at 9a. Store Shesp — Two-tooth owes and wethers, 8s 2d to 9s ; two-tooth crossbred wethers, 7s, 8s lOd to 9a 6d. Lambs- cul's 2s Id ;medium torts, 4s> 4s 2d, 4s 3d to 4s 9d ; good forward sorts, ss, 5s 4d, 5s 6d, 63 9d to 7 s &d ; Shropshire Down and medium fluality, 3,d. Brbpding Ewes— Second crossbred ewes, 2s ipd, 3b, 53 Id to 5s 9d ; croeabred ewes, ■i? and elghc- tooth, 6s 5d to Bs. Shropshire rams, l^ga. Boilera-^orosahred ewes, Is to Is sd. Fat Cattj^e— 2 steers at £6 15s each ; 2 heifers at £4, 2 heifers at £5 53, 1 steer at £J, 1 cow £4 ss, 1 cow £4 sj, 1 cow £5 14s, 2 steers (light weights) £3 2s 6d, 1 veuler 8s 6d. Store Cattle— 3 heifera £2 12s 6d, 1 steer £2 12a 6d, 1 steer £3 2s 6d, 1 heifer £1 15s, 1 steer £1 12s 6d, 1 steer £2 15s, 1 steer £1 4s, 1 steer £1 ss. Daisy Cattle— l cow m profit £4 15s. Pigs— Sows £1 2s, £1 4s to £1 7s 6d ; porkers, £1 4s. The following firms were represented al this fixture:— • Mr D. Thomas. Messrs 'Friedlander Bros., Limited (pei ifhPfc Friidladder): V ~ T ' Messrs Hanmer and Graves (per Mr J. R piand). N.g. Farmers' Co-operative Association (per Mr G. Tabart.)

THE FIRE BRIGADES IN AUCKLAND.

♦ — — Our Team's Disqualification gj,- Satisfactory Explanation. The North mail to-day brings Auckland file* ijp to Saturday morning last, from the latest of which to hand we cull the following from the' Herald? s report of the competi tion!: — 'V .'••. . • '•■: ■ ■■■ Manual Engine (dry) foe One Man (one entry from each Brigade.) JName. ' \ Time. Penalty. Total. M*ceß Aih^urton 37^860 laec 38fcsec 1 Uanciora 39§3e0 Osec 39gsec 2 Ph^dhCity 39iec 2aec 4laeo 3 '- [Caere were fifteen otfrar competitors. ' This event g^oes to shbw haw aniartly one ijfjfc'n can" pefc fche manual engine into work ing order, leaving everything ready for the remaining members to gee the pump 3 going and the jet of water away. Aa ftutioipatcii, . . ttdp oraoic centres, asnourton, Rangiora, and ' Ohristchorch city, amongst whom great rivalry exists, Blled the places. The winner, -•■ J. T)onn (Ashburton), got through his work m fine style m 37£ sec, but leaving the lid - e£ the auction-box open, was penalised lseo. ffonn was the runner-up for this event at . the last demonstration held m Christohurch m 1896, and haa carried off similar events it competition at home. Jordan, of Rangiora, who was placed second with 39§sec, had th< misfortune to oatcb hit sleeve m the fore carriage. The third man, Juriss, of Christ ohurcb oity, got through his work smartly but suffered a penalty of 2sec for getting i fall twist m the length of hoiewhen.runnin, «at>, whiohf 61 oour«e, m«»nt that It woul< jrov* unworktblt.

Manuai, Competition v r Five Men-.- Name. Time. Penalty, Total. Plac( Hawera ... 433 sec o?ec 43gsec 1 Rangiora... 48jWc Otee 48gsec 2 Gore ... 493aec Osec 493<ec 3 Other competitors-. Ash burton, diequali fieri; Christchuioii Ciy, 50^ec, includirj 2eo peaali , ; Or. ytnojith, 51*. 2sec penalty Tima v, 53=. no prnalty, and eight others The 'manual competition gives an apt illua tration of how rapidly the disrobed firemei can clothe themselves, man the eugine, rui out a length of hose, couple it U> a secotu length, and get to play on a fite. It als< proved highly amusing to onlookers to se< the competitors snatching every span moment, while at work on the manual, t< button their tunic*", olasp a shoe buckle, <>\ adjust a helmet, The winning team; Hawera, handled themselves Bplendidly, every man at his post and doing the righf ihing at he rigiit timf . The time occupied, 43^eo, is said to be the fast* at everreoorrterl at »n Association Demonbtration. <h« Rangiora t*»ani, showed fhemfelves a smart lot m getti-ig through m 48|s , and the Gore b*»am also performed creditably. The winning team was loudly applauded when the rapidity with which they had gone through the competition was denoted on the scoring board. A member of the Ashburtrn team, who got through m 46§3., including 2s. penalty unfortunately lout the braes facing off the peak of his helmet m the competition, which made the helmet something leas than an ounce under the stipulated weight when placed on the scales, the result being the team suffered disquali fication. This action was fcakeD by the executive after mature consideration, and while they held that it was nece siry to observe a strict adherence to the regula tions, they expressed regret at being compelled to take the measure indicated.

Latest Cricket.

Press Association —By Eleotric Telegraph. Copyright. Received Wak&puaka March 2, 3 p.m., Guardian Office 3.11 p.m. Sydney, February 2. Australians two wickets for 40, McLeod 4, Hill 2, Darling not out, 33. Luncheon adjournment — 2 for 92 ; Dar ling, not out, 68 ; Worrall, not out, 17.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN i WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1898.



LAMPS. LAMPS, FLETCHER BROS. for Spot Oash m the very beat C-.n^ mental an.i American Markets. Do notrafas PeHn ? mt magnificent-, display of Tamp, m our hrge Plute O1«h Windovr. VVBhavo all kinds from the cheap Br aB , Hand Lamp to the Gorgeous Drawing Roitn Hanging Lamp. UAND LAMPS ll_ AIABASUSB LITTLE JUNO —^._:.' ; li^ van- lamps no. i miller |ll'::/ TINY \m No. 2M£lJiP.tt - 00M Lu^ PS __. _ \^|gffiji~'"'3yiHi]MW/^wy ■ ■ ? J-iIC XLTCi WE have m stock large quantities of extra qual'y Shpep Netting, with centre strand 3fc wide, which we can quote very low,; also lin, l£in, and 2in F«wl Netting, direct from the manufacturers. THE FOLLOWING GOODS O£N BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :— 11 & 12 inch novelty wriugers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, Mrs Potta' Electro' Plated >od Irons, Holloware of all kinds, best quality Meat Mincers, all sizes! Enamclware, every variety, raw and boih d Linßeed Oil, Castor Oil, Neatsfoot Oil. Turpentine, Manilla and Flax R >pc, Niila and Staples, Powdered and Lump Raddle, Sewing Twine, etc, etc. CHINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to inform our numerous customers and the general public that we have juib opened up a large quantity of Chin*wa:e, Glassware, etc., etc, of every description, which have been marked at very low prices, so as to make room for other shipment! just coming to hand. FLETCHER BROS., CAfrH SUPPLY STORES, F.ns* Street, Ashbnrion, and Bigh Street, Ohristchurch* "oNB WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIv IOOT ;- TORE, TA.NCBED TEEEP, ASHBURTON.. VIXE aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for our suocass THE ZiCALANDIA BOOT STOBE is holding the largest aod besfc assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES inJAshburton. Ladies', Geatlr men's and Children's Boots and ShoeaS|m endless variety. FOR KEAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we givo nothing but the beat value. One trial is »li vra askl JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STEET, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. IT^E AJRE PROMP e T OASH BU V EJR;S 01 PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARK FT RATES, We are aiuo prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account In oar New Grain StorM West Street, Ashburton, oti very favourable terms Fnl slised Cornsackaand Twine Supplied afc LOWESP CURRENT RATES ROLLIf T & GO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED, WEST STREET. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW T>EGS|to notifygthab he has REMOVED to Premiaes lately oceapiedgby MEBSKt L.|F. AI^DREWES & G. J. NEILL. Filed] ander's Corner, EAST SfTREET. j BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. I NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION SOUTH RAKAIA RIDING. LIST. f" HEREBY give notice that the following . TAKE NOTICE.— The Valuation L«t of JL Candidatesihave been' duly NOMlipi** the Borough of Aahburton for the rp£j> f Ol . County Councillop for the^wOTH year 1898 m now open for inspection at the r^KAIA RIJ>ING :— ■ Borough Council Office, Baring Square FRIKDIANDERjJiiSvO West, Aahburton. All objections thereto LAVIBIE, JOl)||f r ' must be leffa at the Magistrate's Court, WlLriJ^^Tw ALTER AshhurtoP, on or before the 15fch nUy of And 1 f ur^fegfg tve notice that a POLL for March, addressed to the Assessment Court ; t . ic Election of one of the above-owned and a oopy of such objection must be left at. Candidates will be held at he Soath R»k»» the Town Clerka Cffice. not lees thau aev»n Ro3 a Bowrt Oifice, South Rakaia, on 11th days before the next sitting of the said m:\RCH, 1898, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m ,as Court. TnnKc, provided by » The Rsgulatiea of Local ) CHAS. B. rOOKS. Elections Act, 1896," and who Acts amend' TownCleik. Sng the aame. Borough Council Office, w MAINWARING, A.hburton, February 15, 1898. 2 108 Returtfng Officer. : Ashb^rtoo, February 26, 1898. 2 210



I! FOR SALE- t , A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A i PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. I i l """"" T HAVE been instructed by MrJ V. Rouse to sell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodious BOARDING HOUSE, situated m close proximity to the Metnven Railway Station, containing l*y Rooms and Scullery, together with \ aore of land. As Mr Rouse haa determined to sell on account of his wife's ill-health, the above should command the attention of anyone m searoh of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and rising district* F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- VVAKANUI iROAD, WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain- ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above is for absolute sale, and from t» close proximity to town should call for Bpeoial attention from those in^search^of good suburban residence. F. FEREIMAN. FOR SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 100 Acres of Land at Liamore, tmbdivided into four paddocks, with an *buudant supply of water m each. 20 acres are m English grasses, 35 m fallow, aud 45 are m the native sb te, upon wh ; ch there is good feed. Upon the property there is a comfortable five-roomed house, a well planted garden, three-stalled stable, piggeries and sheep yard?. As this farm U within three miles of a Public School, anyone m seaich of a property at a small rental would do well to give thi? an inspection. F. FERBIMAN. FOB SAiLE, I HAVE FOR SALE a Rood second hand FARM DRAY, 1 DI>UBLE-FURROW PLOUGH, and eecond hand DRILL, F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE a unique site for a suburban residence. The quality of the land is unsurpassed, ample frontage on good road, and containing SEVEN ACRES, TWENTY PERCHES ; situated on the oreek. The owner is determined tft sell. Full particulars on application.^ F. FERBIMAN. TO LET, William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven rooms, TO LET, Wakanui Road, a comfortablej'houie [ol six rooms and soullery. F. FERRIMAN. CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MUNBY I: tfHEAI* MONEY IN SUMS OF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest, FR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FUjLL. INFORMATION, t Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, ChrUtohurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Goy«tom»Bb lniuraqc* Ciei»mUtlWf t aw



• Hanmer and Graven !~ CLEANING f-AuH. 1 IX/fESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES ( IyJL are insfi'ctcd by David Wilson, , Eeq., m consequence of his having fold his j Sherwood property to Mr Andrew Letbam, I to Sell by Public Auction on the farm at SHERWOOD, ON F.UID.Y, MARCH 11, 1898, ALL HIS STOCK AND IMPLEMENT , Consisting r f QAA Crossbred EWES, Halfbred and *s\J\J Three-quarterbred, four-tooth to full mouth 3Xf\ Two-Looih STORES. G.<d *~J\.' turnip sheep 300 10 4UO Good LAMBS -J O RAMS, Four and Six-to< th, JLO mostly fro<n the studs of Meßsrs Grigg and B»nifant s English Leicesters 5 Draught HORSES, 3 Light Har- ness and Saddle Horses, Filly Foul by Experience O CisWS, near to calving ! IMPLEMENTS. 3Mc"otmiok Reapers and Binders, 2 D.F Ploughs (by Duncan), 1 4-leafed Tina Harrow, 1 Seed Harrow, 1 Single- furrow Plough, 1 Rol er with Can- nister and Seed Box complete (nearly new), 1 Set Disc Harrows, 1 Duncan Drill, Manure and Seed Sower com- bined (near new), 1 Draw with Frame, 2 Sets 4-horae Plough Chainß, Trees and B!ook8, Collars, Hames, Blinkers, etc., all nearly new ; 3 Sets Leading Chains, 6 Hor^e Covers (nearly new), 4 Sheep Feeders, 1 Trap and Harne*n, Farm Tools and Sundries, Churn and Dairy Utensils. S»le will commence punctually at 1 o'clock. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. HANMER & GRAVES, JOBN R. BLAND, 2220 Auctioneer. Pubic Notioes. RE JAMES FRANCIS HENRY, Deceased. A LL CLAIMS against the above estate J\_ must be made to me on or before SATURDAY, March 5. E. G. CRISP, I 208 Solicitor. CHEKTbJbiY SPOKJV. '"lIHOSE interested m reviving the X Chertsey Sports on Easter Monday ire requested to attend the Chertsey Library on SAT URDAY Evening Next at 1 o'clock. D. THO3. TODD, 5' 4 - Hon. Secretary. ASHBU TON BOROUGH BY-LAWS. is hereby given that, at a N Special Meeting of the ABhburton thorough Council held on the 7th day of February, 1898, a resolution was adopted or niikirg a Special Order Repealing No. j3 of the By-laws under "The Municipal Dorporations Act, 1886," heretofore made by ;he Couiictl, and the .-ttneudments thereof, knd ennctiug new By-laws m lieu of By-law Mo. 63 aud its amendments; and thet-aid •^solution will be submitted for confirmation it an ordinary meeting of the Council to he leld at the Borough Council Chambers on MONDAY, the 21st day of March, 1898, at 7.30 p.m. The new By-laws provide that certain LSuilding Regu'ationa shall be m force m alt hat part of the Borough of Ashburton which is bounded on '1-e South-west by Hermode Street, on the North-east by Peter Street, on the North-west by East Street, md on the South-east, bo far as regards ihe lands situated between Havelook Street md Moote Street-, by Cass Street, bur, aa regards the lands situated between Kermode md Moore Streets and between Peter »nd Havelock Streets, by a tine drawn parallel ;o East Street, two chains distant there- rom. The Regulations provide for the super- vision by the Borough Engineer of the jrection, alteration, or reconstruction of my building within the said area ; the previous deposit of plans and specifications )f such works; the construction of and materials to be used m external and party vails of buildings ; the' materials to be used n the construction of roofs of buildings, ilso of outhouses, sheds,, water-closets, and limilar buildings ; and, generally, m respect jf buildings within the said area. It is further provided that the Council V ' nay, on notice, require the removal of any I . building, roof, fireplace, furnace, or I ihimney not m conformity with the Regu- 1 lationa. If the Special Order be passed the new By-laws will come into force on the Ist day if April, 1893. A copy of the proposed By-laws is de posited at the office of the Council, Baring Square, Ashburton, and will be open to the t inspection of the public every week day, j during office hours, up to and inoluding the i 31st day of Maroh. ] By Order, ( \ CBAS. E. FOOKS, 2 164 Town Clerk. ASHBURTON- WINOHMOKE ANNUAL i ROAD BACE, WON BY A. CATES, ON A 281bs « ECLIPSE-HUMBEB." T> EATING Sterlings, Stars, Kculs, An^lo, SpeciaJs, Wayerlvy** and M:«ssey Harris. i i Machines.. NO MISTAKE, THE ' ECLIPSE-HUMBEK" IS THE BEST ALL RCWNS MACHINE ON ! TSEE- ROAD Orders now being booked. I Eclipse Cycle Works t 5 BARING SQUARE. i ASHBURTQN,



j Hanmer and G) ayes. Ti 1 TINWALD YAK DS. j ! TUESDAY, MM CH 8 j , TTTK shall offer on account of Phcpherd's , VV Bush Estate— j I NAA Halfbred six aud eigl.t-'oot-h i \J\J EWES, a real good line. HANMER AND GRAVES, JOHN R BLA^D, 5 21 Auctioneer. Important" sale r , OF WAKANUI AND OTHER FARM PRO- i PERI V, admirably adapted for sub- division it to small farms, being near to i the town of Ashburton. MESSRS HANMER & GRAVES have been favored willi m; true ions from Mr /- ndrew I ETHAM, m ci;natquence of hix haviDg bought the Sherwood Estate, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, (By kind permission of David Thomas, Esq.) ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5, HIS FREEHOLD FARM AT WAKANUI, comprising— ' OQQ adjoining the Wakanui * Mi< i Property, subdivided into nine paddocks, well watered (with a registered free water right), and bounded on all sides by good roads. The Buildings consist of a substantially built eight-roomed House with Dairy ad- joining, six- til ailed SUbh-, Store and Trap- house, etc. The farm is m heart, "and with the exception of forty-five acres newly laid down, is all ready foi a crop <>f wheai. There is also an orchard of one aud v quarter acre, well stocked with choice fiuit trees m full bearing, ALSO— . - S HIS FREEHOLD FaRM, fITUATED AT ELGIN, comprising— QQO A°. rtE -» TWO ROODS, aub- -00/ v divided into five paddocks, well watered, and all fences are m first 2 class order. p There is a well-l uiit four-roomed cottage on this property and a Jour-stalled stable with loose box. The Auctioneers have much pleasure m drawing the attention of intending pur- chasers of farm lauds to this sale, the Home- , stead Farm bding one of the choicest m the J_ well known Wakanui district. g^ r J he properties will be sold together or separately. „ Sale at 11.30 a.m. Terms at Sale, or from HANMER AND GRAVKS, H JOHN R. BLAND, J r & 123 Auctioneer. ,j ABSOLUTE ' 8 CLEARING SALE, *- In the Estate of the late Ms James Jamicson. _ — — _L B< MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, F< m conjunction with Messrs Fried* fo lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by 63 the Trustees m the Estate of the late Mr C< James Jamikson, th TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, a ? ON THK FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, at ON he FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, 7 M THK VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KN'OflK AS jlj FERNYSIDE, I Being Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, **■ and 17,131, comprising: — fc lAA ACRES OF 1 FIRST CLASS *l IXC? \J LAND, divided into 9 paddooks. ™ The Buildings on this property consist of H a comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, t0 (insure 1 for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables, ' r ' Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a vl whole, will be offered m separate lots. er ar AfcSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM JJJ JCNQWN AS Ti{B m BEACH FARM, 5 Being Rural Sections Nob. 2348? and 23488, ai i comprising — "I l~f\ ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- ra XeJv-' ded into 4 paddooks with TWO- bt ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six- ol Stalled Stable thereon. la THE WHOLE OF TBE B STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE °* will be sold at the same time, consisting op,f — p , STOCK. -< 216 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Kams, l ° 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, £! 2 twcyear-olfl steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow ~ Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 A single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disc Harrow?, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep Feeders, 2, Horrisby Tilter,s, J Corn, crusher, T^fap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6, Bets Plough and fraught Hafuesq, Set Trap Harness, I^orse Covers, Sack.s, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrow?, Grindstone, Farm and (Jarden Tool", Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following : — Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- . glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double 1 Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washstands and Ware, Piano, Diniug Table, Carpets, Sewing Maohine,Etc. * We beg to draw special attention to this ■ absolute' Clearing $>&W' The Fernßide Farm • iq bo weir and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and its proximity to Ashburton, that it can be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors.. The Beach, Farm is situated close the properties of Messrs Stewart and o^here, ant} is of the average quality of the lau4 m th^B neighbourhood. ' These farnpß have been, the property of the late Mr Jattyieson Binoe they were originally • purchased frqm the Government. They have been carefully and judioiously farmed, and , are m a high state of cultivation, if i Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock shaip. I Luncheon Provided, | HANMER &^GRAVES, I FRIEDLANDER BROS.,^ Uv* ' *Z\Zl Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, IT 2 198 Auctioneers. '- THANKS MR, FB,EP, \YILMSHURST desires gratefully to thank all those who, Jn to rn^any ways showed their sympathy with him m hit recent bereavement, , Aibburtoo, M»rob 3, 1893, |80 j



— I Entertainments. c, _ r\ D D V X L L O W S' HA L IS & »« • TO-NIGHT. J- AND TO-MQHROW JSIIGHT. Last App ararce of the Celebrated OADZOW , And the Marvelloun Pr jecting KINETOSCOPK. TO NIGHT. -A Realistic View of th Great Fails ot Niagara, An In Han Wa Dance, Amberite winning the Caulfie'd Cup eto. New Hongs and SeltoLions by Mr am Madame C*dzi>w. ProDounoed by Press and Public to be i triumphant success IS ADMISSION &» A few front Hears reset ved at 3d. Doors open at 7.30. CAMPBELL COLQUHOUN, Business Manager. ADDFELI.OWS' HALL, V> Ashburton, ONE NIGHT ONLY, FKIDAT, MAhCH 4 At 8 p.m. AMY SHERWIN AMY BHERWIN AMY SHERWIN The Australian Nightingale. After an absence of ten years, during whioh time ahe has toured with brilliant success, through Europe, Asi», South Africa, and America, and has recently had most enthusiastic receptions m all the principal cities and towns of Australia and Tasmania. Supported by her exceptionally talented Company, viz : — Arthur Deane, the celebrated baritone. Kitty Grindlay, the popular omtralto. Alberto Zelmun, tho famous violinist. Herbert Stonehum, the well-known flautist. S. Sztzepanowuki, the talented pianist and acoompanist. I Reserved seats 3s, unreserved 2s and Is. f Box plan at Mr Horace Gates' Music Shop, Burnett Street. Doors open 7.30. Concert at 8. L. G. SHARPE, Manager. 2 179 JAS. TAIT, Representative. CL_B .... _ ~— , _ *1 Government Notices. CROWN LANDS AT ANAUA FOR SELECTION ON LEASE IN PERPETUITY. THE Undermentioned CROWN LANDS will be opened for Application on WEDNESDAY, MAROR 9, 1898, Under the Lease m Perpetuity System, m term* of the Land for Settlements Act and Regulations. HKKEAO SETTLEMENT, part of Anama Estate, situated about 4 miles south- west of Anama Railway Station, and 11 miles north-west of Hinds. Total area 2186 acres, m 15 allotments, varying m siza from 5 to 373 acres. Rentals from 4s 61 to 6s 6d per acre per annum. Sale plans and fnll particulars aB to termß Bnd conditions may be obtained from this office. Applications must be made only on the special forms prescribed, and any appli- cations tendered on other forms will be liable to rejection without enquiry. Strict compliance with the regulations of selection and tenure will be absolutely neoeseary. Applications will be received at ihe Laud Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, on WEDNE3DAY, March 9. The Land Board will Bit at tho Land Office, Christchurch, on THURSDAY. March 10, bo examine applicants, who must attend to give any necessary evidence an to their eligibility under the regulations. The ballot to determine the successful applicants will be held at the Lind Office, Christchurch, on FRIDAY, March 11, 1898, [ at noon. SIDNEY WRETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land Office, Christohurch, February 8, 1898. 3 03 Friedlander Ispos., Limited. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. WE shall hold our next Special Horse F»ir ori THUBSDAY, MARCH 10, and are now booking entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER. 2 190 Auctioneer. D. "iHOMASi RECORD REIGN OPAL MINING COMPANY. BULLOCK'S~ARC ADE. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1898. MR DAVID THOMAS has receiye^ instructions froni the Directors, to, Ben qy Auction as above, at 2 p.m. sharp,— THE WHOLE OF THE ASSETS OF THE ABOVE COMPANY, as follows, viz : — LOT I— Consisting of Lease of 60 acres, situated at Peel Forest, and known as the Claim of the Record Raign Opal Mining Company, together with Trap, Harness, Tools, 3 Tents aud Fly, Portable Hut, Cooking Utensils, 4 Wheelbarrows, etc. LOT 2— Samples of Opals from the mine. DAVID THOMAS, 2 198, '• ' ' ABhb'urfebn. >, " Ram,bler" Bicycle. /CYCLISTS AND OTHERS, IN.TEND d ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINE L> CALL AND INSPECT THE B. -■■■■■■ » " RAMBLER, « m THE STRONGEST AND BES * FINISHED MACHINE MADE 0)* 9, ree & D. THOMAS, ' " " s 'AGENT



WANTED. TpXCURSIGN to Timaru.— Luncheon ab JLLi Wekby's at all hours, to suit Excur- sionist?. 2 218 TO BE LET— Shop, Corner of Burnett I and East Street, now occupied by Mrs I Primmer.— Apply J. C. Duncan, Arcade. I ; • 3_14 DON'T FORGET Schools Excursion to Titnaru To-morrow. Trains leaving at 8 a.m. and 815a m. Tickets may be ob- tained up to 10.30 to-night, at Mr J. C. Duncan's Shop, Eaßt Street. 2 223 WANTED Known — Everyone can be their own Photographer. Cameras [complete) from 2a each. Extras sold. Call aarly. Only a limited supply. — Tames Baker, Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelook Street. 2 225 TO LKT— Good Seven-roomed Hoaae, Beach road ; half-acre land. Apply E. Stephens, Tancred street. 2 121 Tenders. nnEKDRRS arc invited up to March 14th X for Supply of Cupboards (50) for the [)ld Men's Home, Ashburton. Particulars 3an be ascertained at the Office of the Charitable Aid Board, Chriatchurch, or at the Home at Ashburton. By Order, 5 9 TBO3. C. NORBI*. Secretary PUBLIC NOVaCRS MRS CURTIS' ART UNfON. rHE Drawing for tho above will take place on FRIDA V, at 4 o'clock at the Suilding Society's office, Tancred Street. Holders of Blocks should send them ia at >nee to EDWD. STEPHENS, 5 17 Secretary, Tancred street. M R H. B 6 ™^! 50 (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER k EXPERT, IS now m Ashburton with the Manager of the D. I.C. Music Department. They are shewing a magnificent selection of Re* liable Pianos and Organs at the Arcade, and m bending purchaser! should not fail to take advantage of 80 exceptional an opportunity to secure a really good Instrument at a very moderate price. CA^H OR MOST LIBERAL TERMS. QT. pATRI CX' S "TV A V SPOBTS. TO BE HELD IN THE ASHBURTON DQMAJN. teursdayTmarch n, 1898. Patron- E, G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. President — Rev. Father ODonnell, Vice- Presidents— His Worship the Mayor, H. Britton, ktq., T. Connolly, Esq., John Devery, Esq., H. S. Drummond, Esq., Dr. Hunter, John Lambie, Esq., Denis McKendry, Eaq , Donald McLean, Esq , John O'Grady, Eeq , R. G Shearman, Esq , John Small, Esq., Hon. Major Steward. PROGRAMME. To be run unc|er League of N.Z. Wheelman 'and N.Z. Amateur Athletic Club's Rules. ' 100 Yards Handicap — First prize £1 s*, second prize JOa. . 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap — First prize £2, second £1. Half-mile Bicycle Handicap— First £2, second £1. 100 Yards Handicap (amateur) — Firsb £1, Beonnd 10s. Hop, Step and Jump Handicap — First £1, second ss. One Mile Bicycle Handicap— First £3, lecond £1 ss, third 103. Irißh Jig— First £1, second 53. 250 Yards Hand ioap— First £2, second 15b. .. ■ . .:. 120 Yards Sack Race Handicap — First 10a National Tug o' War— First £2 10a. v Highland Fling—First 4*l, second 53. 220 Yatda'Haniicap (amateur) — First £2 second £1. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap— First £'< lQa, second £1 10a, third 10?. Throwing the Hammer (handicap) — Mrs &\, seqond iQs. '=' ! \ . ) : '•' Hornpipe— First J^l, second ss. Sword pan'ce—-First £1, eeoond Ss. 440 Yaifds Htfn'dicap-^irpt £2 1O», secon £1. third lQa. Putting 161 b Stone (handicap)— First £] seoond 10a. I Five Mile Bicycle Handicap— Firet £i secona aa, cmrd £1. 440 Yards Handicap (amateur) - lirst i 10a, second £1, third 10a. Boys' lrish Jig— Firablpßo " The above is not' the order m whioh tl events will be run. Amateur events amount represents vftli of trophy. Entrance Fees.— Amateur Events, each. Cash Events, 5 per cent on first priz All Events Open (except 4, 12, and 2( Entrieß for Events Nob. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, together with last thr performances, close on FRIDAY, March 1 lat 9 p.m., addressed to tHe Sedretairy, B 62, Aihbmton. ■;• >■ ; . "., >■->. « D, MoDONNEJ^L, 18 BCoo. Siortt^y.