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CbitdAßY.— • Mr Daniel McGuinness. aped sixty, for many years a popular hotftlkeepi r m Timarn, but who retired from i tt&iness a few years baok, died m Timaru t«>-day. — Press Asoooiation telegram. Timabu Caledonian Sports — AshHurto" kilted men who may eleob Co visit Timaru on Monday or Tuesday next, will be pleased to learn that the Caledonian Society " c xteads to kilted chiefs all the honors of peace," and that the tartan secures free admission to the grounds. Bathers Bjwahb — At U swimming baths m the Domain l>st evening whilst a bather was indulging m his usual swim, some mean individual examined his clothe*. and finding a pound note prompt 1 7 m*rie off with it. It will be &b well if bathers not? this faot, as by doing so they may guard against loss, and perhaps bring the culprit to book. The Looneys. — Thomas and Annie Looney, who are wanted on a charge of ■hooting with intent, near Feilding, were Arrested at Pabiatna laeb night. In con aeotioQ with the arrest it ia alleged that on Wednesday evening Annie Looney fired three shots at Robert Eraser's boya, while the Hatter were driving cows along the' road. The incident oconrrad m the Waituna oountry distriot, about nineteen miles from Feilding. It Is alleged that Thomas Looney leaded the gun for his sister. They went to Pahiatua yesterday, where they were arrested last evening on the charge of attempting to murder Ernest Eraser.— Press Association telegram. Stbket Paving. — Mr Charles Nees, of the well-knotrn hardware firm of Nees and Sons, who has just returned from a visit io Germany, is preparing a report for presen tation to the Government and the Welling ton City Council on the subject of street paving. He Is convinced the most suitable material for street paving is a kind of Mphaltmn or volcanic scoria, whioh is being extensively vied m Borlin »nd other large oities m the Fatherland. He says similar material is available m large quantities m various parts of New Zealand, and his observation* at home lead him to believe that its «se here would revolutionise street paving.— Press Association telegram. j

News m Brief.

- — • • ■ ♦ . i Mr Henry Sbepheneon will hold a sale of works of art m marble, to-morrow, ab three o'clock. They are the importation of Signor Boesisfco, anil will be sold m the Orange Hall. , The ABhbnrton County Raoing Club notify ' owaeri, trainers, & jockeys of the time when passes may be obtained at the Secretary's ] ofioe for the race meeting to be held at linwald on January 2 and S. Messrs Niooll. Bros, notify m our advertis ing columns that, they will nob now offer the Italian statuary, etc, m bheir rooms as previously advertised, bub thab they are arranging for a large consignment of Signor Bosiisto's beautiful goods ab an early date.

188 AfcHBOixTON QUARDU^ : iTjftlBAX, DECEMjBM SO. 18**



*-* '" ' ' ■■ — — »-« - - , r - a-T*- J 1888 -CHRISTMAS- lees j NEW CUBRAMTS, HEWJUISINS, NEW SULTANAB, FLETCHEII BROS. ALSO THE FOLLOWING FOR* Off H CHRISTMAS TRADE-- sggsfiraar t «T^ ■ e ' o • OTB PROVISION DEPARTMENT 13 STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following :— Stirliß^P^ 18 ' 8 /.^ 5110011 ' Bides » R°»l« »nd Hams (Pale or Smoked). - wh£ a Ctory . FuU CrG * m Cheese. This Cheese always take* the First Prtee wherever shown, and obtain the Highest Price m the Home Ma, kite. £ £ SfS X AL l£ *» O«- button 1 and 2ih Hn« «i, m 2lb tlnß Roa Bb Mntton llh fin. 4™t«D jI 2lb tIDS Curried Mutton 1 b tin! $E& p?p - llb tin » °* ford Sausage lib tiS flSSilS" rr^*S ddßI 8 «b tin. Iriih Sawage PRESERVING SEASON /j PAESERViNC SEASON BRASS ■f Nl S»Btff HEAVY&LIGHTEN AMEL Preserv'ng Pans WmmM Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. «tr T ont«p n t°hTl e^ edfc S- be tt o 8 Fin^ 8t Preee^^g P«g^ on the Market. Being much mdSu" Ord i n S ry S^^i^ "^erefore mor« JJconoa.ic»», and Jams an/jellies B«^^dMUisltaT' OoceU6edalwft y Bueed ' We a«so B tock Auckland No. 1 A - / o j _ mmmmm Jarf N.«^of S T!n"? ry d " cri P !i »»>» Stock, irclddi^g Mm,i,', Improved Screw Top FLETCHER BROS.. CASH SUPPLY STORES E Me^h S one*24 ETf ASHBUB^ 0N « AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. Sox 67 CHRISTMAS AT THE DUST PAN. HURRAH! HURRAH' WE'LL BUDND THE JUBILEE ' O LD .^? n? T OHR^TM^ (^"PANTA OLAUS intend to put up at THE DUST PAN for the CHRISTMAS SEASON TAVQ THEIR CHARIOTS ARE LOADED WITH TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS AND *vj.« DOLLB DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS THE LATEST THE FUNNIEST THE BEST IN THE TOWN. AJLMj lIW AJLI, SEW A&Zf !»BW FARCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, STATIONERY Eto, feewi^Machine ) ** Beßfc » CMIERS * 6 Slf-^S S The Cheapeotandßesb. ChrißtohurehPriwi. IVXaWNey-HarriN Bioyol©-Sub- AGENT for this First-Claw jSohineV THE DUST PAN. Addbess-NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BDEGESS. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 GASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS QO 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS 100 BOXES FINEST NEW StTLTANAS XOO N.B.—AU our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Macbin- ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving*'much time' and trouble m cleaning. * "' ini"7"E Have Just Landed the following Seasonable QoodS — ■ JO cwfc Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 owt Finest Orange Peel 20 dt z Bottles Lemon Squash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottlea Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs ltt doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Musoitels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwbNew Season's D«ites 1 C wt Dried Apricots 5 cwt) Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, ar.d Wa'nuts) z cwt Real German Sausage I 10 oases, 2lb tins, Fruit (Peaohea, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tics Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR- - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars thab cau be twed for Jam and Jelliep. JAM TABS. W JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and Zlb Glass Jara, l-quarb and Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which w* are offering at Low Prices. " TEAS. TEAS. TEAS TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TBA, Packed m Riband lib packet,, 51b and 101 b tine. APungent and Good Licfuonng Tea. Bpecial Quotations for Tina and i-cheat* $&• We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value Riven m AahburtoD. WINES AND SPIRITS. ??n i ar ? i^ft 0 * 1 , 08 Spec i ftl ABBOrted *°* the Christmas Trade. En«li«h and Colonial BotfclodAlea and Stout, Manning Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon ke« always m Stock. Golde» Apple Champagne Cider. s»"«" «g» , Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered D»il S SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGRR^, WINE AND SHSIT MKEOHANTB, ROUSE, BUJEWETT STREET, ASHBUBTON.



T . BULLOCK. FOR SALE. SHEEP FARM, Good Healthy Country, near .Haling Station 1180 Acres llfeO Well watered with County Water Races* With extensive improvements, viz, — Farm house of seven rooms, 6 stalled sta»>ie, loose boxes, shearing Bhed, sheep dip, force pump, etc , etc., growing crops of turnips and oat», the property of Mr Adam Jackson. A portion leasehold at a lovr rental and the remainder freehold. B'isy tetrriß of payment can he arranged, T. BULLOUK. SHKEP 00U.WLY. Fi(\f\ ACRES, leasehold, for Bale. O\J \J Rental to the Crown la per aore. T BULLOCK. ~ TO LET, DWELLING of five room*, centrally situated m Tancred street. Apply to T. BULLOCK ; to let; AT A LOW RENTAL, Premises m . Moore Street, next Bitching and Mileom. -^PP'y to T. BULLOCK 10 LEl\ ~~ TTOUSK and Land on East Belt. 8 ACRES. «5 Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET, ab a low rental — Cotb'ga and an acre of land, Grove Street. Possession con be given m about a week. Apply 10 T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHKRs" Reduced Prioo, viz , 19n G<l per acre for 143 acre s, 143 being K.S 29024, Seafield Di-trict, the property of Mr W A Knapinan, who ha> reduced the price to the above figure, 80 ac to effect a speedy sale. Suitable to work with rich heavy land m the Wakanui district Easy termß of payment Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOB SAL". \ LLOTMENT3 m Trevorton ac follows LOT 8, containing 34 perches CornT L> eston and ?ulfolk Street. LOTS 16 and 29, each containing 31^ perches, fronting Sudbury Strent. LOTS 40 and 42, containing 1 rood, 2 perches, fronting Suffolk Street. Offers are invited for the purchase of tl c above allotments as a whole, or separately. T. BULLOCK. ¥cT~L X T. /^IOMMOJIOUS premises froning Katl \_J Street south, near corner of Kermode Street. A very low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. Hmr^au*atmjiMwmmmm — ■— I— — ■*.! ■ mmi 11 iibiiiiwih- Triad Competitions. rnHIS Month the l Triad ' offers p' { Z9B for JL Compel it/ions a« nndpr • ' £8d For the photo of the prettiest child *\ under six years (to be reproduced m the 'Triad.') The prizj is nob for the best pliotr-, but f i 2 0 0 the prettiest chi!<i. Closed 20th September. Pnz3 won by Lina Joueß, C 0143 Bay, Southland. ] For best written and composed "\ app ication of situation ia umer- I chant's office ; youths under 18. I „«« Closed 20th October. Prz<s wou f * v v by Robert B Young, Auckland. I Watch, value J For beat original conundrum on the \ 'Triad.' Closed 20th JNovember, ! n goq o ReßUlt will be announoed m j January issue, J For names of the six greatest and *\ best Bongs. Will be decided by I competitors themselves. The I 9n n one who votes for the six the j majority vote for to be the win- I ner. To close 20th December. J For the besb worked or painted \ bookmark ; to have the words 1 The Triad ' m the design. To V 2 0 0 close 20th January. Gold Bangle, value J Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not less than 5a for goods purchased from oce of the advertisers ia the ' Triad,' or for goods advertised m the ' Triad,' »a per Hbl below. Competitions, to be posted to " Manager Triad,' Dundedin." The result of each competition will be given m the ' Triad ' m iasue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Ashburton Drapery Co., Diapers Dr Speer, Wellington Gates, Horace A., Music Warehouse Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Guiuea Gold Cigarettes Joshua Proa., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Lochhead, R N.Z Express Co. R Cullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Sandernon's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond Suratura Tea Three Oastle and Capstan oigarettrs Vanity Fair Cigarettes • Wahoo ' l.oasby's, ' Koolibah ' Loasby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may enter) Weatporc Coal Co., J L Gillies* acn* Wihon, Balk and Co., Frcnoh Coffee and Ouvah Tea THE FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCK .ASSO- CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. AS AGENTS for the above Association m the ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of Farm and Crop Risks ; also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. Full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also he received from Farmers desirous of placing their Insurances with the Association. n THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO- OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. To the Deaf and those troubled with noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of uondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just Issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and d,esoriptive book on Deaf- oeas and Aural Troubles. This book may be h.ad from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide rioad, Wellington, N. 3., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure i spreading the news of the great speoialiib m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Oorpulenoe, Ljuoibago and Indigestion by the game author, may be had. f ro« M BbftW 00 woript of ib»mp«.



Tenders. k TENDERS ARE Invited for harvesting 600 Acres of Crop (more or lees) m lots to suit contractors. Tenders close sth January next. For full particulars apply to £. H. DOBSON, Manager, 12 234 Lowcliffe Estate. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TIMETA BLE ALTERATIONS. ON und after the 2nd JANUARY the Mid-day Train from Timaru to Ash- burton, and the afternoon train from Ash- barton to Christchuroh will run at the fol- lowing altered times : — '1 imaru depart 11.30 a.m., Rangitata 1.11 p.m., Hinds 2 5, Winslow 2.29, Tinwald 2.46, Asbburton depart 3.15, then arriving 25 minutes earlier than present times up to Selvvyn, arriving at Christohnroh at 6.30 p.m. The Tuesday afternoon train from Mulhven to Rakaia will run 25 mmutea earlier than present timea. 12 236 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, January 2. Lyttelton Regatta^Methven Sports, Tinwald Raoea. riIHE Evening Train from Christchuroh to J_ Ashburton and Methven will start at 520 p.m., and run 30 minutes later than timetable times. A train will leave Rakaia for Methven at 10 10 a.m., as on Tuesdays, and return at 6 10 p.m., to coaneofcat Rakaia with evening trains Co Chriatohuroh and Ashburton. The 11 30 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton will run, and a return train from Ashburton to Timaru at 5 40 p.m., rnnning 1 hour 50 minutes later than the time of the train on Tuesdays. The train to Springburn will leave Aehburton at 5.55 p m., and run 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times. It will take up passengers at the Tinwald Racecourse. No Goods traffio on 2nd January. TIMARU SPORTS, JANUARY 2 & 3. On the 2nd and 3rd January a train will leave Ashburton at 7 10 a.m . Tinwa d 7 18, Winßlow7 29, HiDda 7 47, Rangitata 8.23, for Timaru. On tha 2nd January a train will leave Tirraru for Ashburton at s 45 p.m. For fuller particulars, ulso information as to Excursion fares, see handbills and posters. TINWALD RACES, January 3. The Evening Trains from Ashburton to Timaru and t-'priogburn on January 3, will tun as on January 2. BPEOIAL NIGHT TRAIN. A Special Train to Dunedin, starting from Christohurch at 10 40 p m. on December 31, will be due from Ashburton at 12.40 am. A train from Dunedin to Chriatohuroh will be due from Aahburton at 6 40 a.m. on Ist January. 12 239 BY ORDER. I ggl X.M. AS PRESENTS, PAY A VJSIT TO J. V. de BEER. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS. A LL Goods Marked m — PLAIN FIGURES — GOLD BROOCHES from 0g SILVER BROOCHES „ Is GOLD LINKS ;, 63 ALL OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION L>ncUes 9 Rlo^m a Specialty New Goods Jueb Opened Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) WATCHMAKER A JEWELLER, ASHBURTON. THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct] from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physioians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmaoopcci, 1898. Ttie Im> of dispensing medical pre- portnnt soriptions is the Bpeoial and Work oonstantoare of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this iuty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an JSngflisli training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of Serious It is of the utmost import- Illness' ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im- ported • that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exaotly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its plaoe. Ihe Price should never be the first and only consideration— Drugs oan be bought at all priceß. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge no mo^e than is usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little lesa. A.T A.LjJu Ad urgent pall for medicine TllfclJEj© is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Din- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence, J. M, Cambridge, MANAGER. U 135



E. W. HANMER I HA YE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Gravoß, and others with whom I have m the past done businees, thab I shall be represented at the Stock Sales held m the Ashburcon County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Bland to act as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a Bhare of what is going. For the time being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been m for the paat six years m West Streeb, and m connection with the new business shall oarry 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 Mbe's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale will be held on ■ DECEMBER 30m, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 27th December, to ensure being catalogued. JjV?, P/» pMed to »» ak e advances FRKfcJ OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward, i Woolpaoks and Twine at Lowest Curreub Rates. B. W. HANMEB, JOHN R. BLAND, "° Auctioneer NICOLL BROTHERS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS WE BEG TO NOTIFY that the Collection of Italian Statuary, etc., as advertised m yesterday's Guardian. WILL NOT NOW BE OFFERED BY US for sale To-morrow, but we are arranging for a LARGE CONSIGNMENT of Signor Bossisto'a goods, particulars of which will be fully advertised at an early | date. NICOLL BROS. 12 261 HENRY STEPHENSON. o ran dp Hall burnett viaiigG nan, srREET. TO-MORROW, 3 O'CLOCK. ITALIAN MARBLE WORKS OF ART. STATUARY, VASES, FRUIT TRAYS URNS, ORNAMENTS, ETC. ALBO— OIL PAINIINGS. HENRY STEPHENSON has received instructions to sell by Public Auction at) the Orange Hall (displayed the.c for con- venienoe of sale), a rare collection of Marble Works of Art, brought to thit colony by Signor Adolfo Bossisto. As we cannot re- paok, the whole collection must be sold RESERVE. US I—Note1 — Note Time and Plaob— •$* ORANGE HaLL, 3 O'CLOCK. HENRY STEPHENSON, 12 25* Auctioneer. U.A.0.D., STAR OF ASHBURTON LODGE, No 14. IN CojHequence ot Holidays, the meeting summoned for MONDAY, January 2 is POSTPONED to THURSDAY, January 5,1889. r Members please note Laws 62 and 94 HENRY STEPHENSON, 12 242 Secretary. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Aob Amendmenb Act, 1882, TUESDAY, the 3rd day of January, 1899, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Ashburton and Rakaia Offices of the undermentioned Banks :— Thb Union Bank of Austbama, Ltd. G. E. Tolhurat, Resident Inspector. .The Bank of New South Wales E. J. Finch, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia. Clement Winter, Inspector, Tub Bank of New Zealand. O. Q. Tegetmeier, General Manager. 12 249 [a card., HENRy" FORD, /"lASH BUYER OF FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP ypR EXPORT. AddrewjTwwALp, jg 2Q



NICOLL BROS. Meoll Brothers, fH. F. NioollO [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, ab 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Uaioo Bank. Aleo 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 the Distriob ab lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on good* plaoed m our hands for abioiute sale* GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples 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 those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL,_VTOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients thab we have made arrange- I mentt with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell ab the Chrißtchnrch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted bo us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our bands for sale. The Wool should be oonsigned to Datgety & Co., Ltd., Christohuroh, account Niooll Bros., with advice bo us. We oan also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FUcjEZEIIS* FREEZERS. liIARMERS wlahiog to conelgn Snoop on bheir own aocounb can book space ab any time to sulb their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NIGOLI^BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHUROH MEAT- COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE OHRISTOHURCH MEAT CO. Limited* ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODDCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Prioe on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompb attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS J. Ballantyne & Co. HAfE jußt reoeived and will offer to-day A LATE SHIPMENT OF LADIES 1 CAPES. CAPES FOR THE PROMENADE, CAPES FOR CYCLING. All Choice Goods, and just Unpacked. J. BALLANTYNE & CO. SHOW TODAY YOUNG LADIES 1 SCHOOL CAPES, In Splendid Selection and Very Cheap; m Shades of Pawn, Gray, Navy, Brown, and &?*** 8 h * dM , of Green » •* Ptiees from 12/6 to 25/6 eaoh. We respectfully invite inspection of the Good! comprising this Special Purchase, and would remind intending purchasers thab value and Sbyle mark the whole. One Shilling off every pound discount for cash. 1, BALUNTXNE 4 CO. i? 818



SPRING 1898 SUMMEE TT^TE Begfoadvisf-our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department i . JT ilJ r *? foUDd a C , ho j oe Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleum*, together with full ranges of Lace Curtains, QuiltH, Art Mnslins, and all sizes m Carpet Squares, Rugs and Mats. F THE PRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS I Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Department exceptionally well seleoted. F AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies ar« cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MEROfiRY COUNTERS The ohief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts the Large Btook of Suiting Tweeds. ' (o) Wefore m Business. We want to be busy, and fc© k eop b« B y, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it. The beßt service only oan do this. We try to make a better service impoeßible. tggT We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to deohne to make up Costume* other than thoso purchased ftt our Establishment. v wur MITCHELL & TURNER.



* D. THOMAS. AKC&UE. TO-MORROW. I HAVE received instructions from a Client to sell TO MORROW (Satur- day, Slit inst )— 7 DRAUGHT MARES AND GELD- INGS Sale at 1 o'clock. 12 260 D. THOMAS, Anciioneor ASBBURTON AH CADE HOUSE FAIR. FRIDAY, JANUAJRT 6, 2899. MR D. THOMAB has received la- structious to Sell on the above date, viz , On account of a Southern Client, — I X DRAUGHT MARES k GELDIiSGS On account of a Client, — 1 O DRAUGHT MARKS & GELDINGS Q Three-year-old Draught Geldings IBAY GELDING, four yean • good m Saddle and Harness ; tiial Prwent Entry— ll4. Sale at 11 30 a,m. D. THOMAS, *«* *7* Auctioneer ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FJKIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. '\jTY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on thejtbove date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auotioneer. Public iMotloesl IMPORTANT. " mHE SALE of Italian Marble Statuary X and Works of Art, advertised by Messrs Niooll Bros, m last night's Guardian, will not now be sold by them, but by MR HENRY STEPHENSON, m the Orange Hall, at 3 o'clock, TO-MORROW AFTERNOON. 12 257 5s REWARD. LOST, near Frisby'e Farm, Willnwby Road— Fox Terrier Dog, white body, black head. Finder returning same to this Office will receive the above reward. 12 255 ASHBURTON /BOUNTY "PACING i^iLUB \JO\JNTY XVAOING VyLUB SUMMER^MBETING. ! To be held on bhe TINWALD RACECOURSE, ON i MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 and 3, 1899. ____ , President -Mr John Sfcudholme, Junr. ; Vice-president — Mr M. Stitt ; Jvdge — JM r M Sclti ; Stewards— Messrß JON Grigcr, E. Gates, O. F. Tndhnnter, D. Thomas, T. Stone, F. W. Haoraer, and T. K. Upton ; Handicafper— Mr G. Dowse ; Treasurer — Mr J. Davison ; Starter — Mr H. Piper ; Clerk of the Scales— Mr R Friodlander ; Clerk of ihe Course— Mr R. Curtis. PBOGRAF.ME- I (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Clnb and Sooth Island Trotting As* sooiation.) (First Race to start at 1 p.m.) FIRST DAY. 1, — New Year's Gift Handicap, of 35 aova ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; seven furlongs. Nomination, 15* ; acceptance, 16a* 2.— Fairfield Trot Handicap, of 30 Boys ; second horse 5 sots from the stake ; two miles. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s, (Saddle). 3, — Ashburton County Cup, of 60sovs; second horse 10 soys from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. Nomination, 30s ; acceptance, 20a. 4.— Novel Race, of 25 sovb ; five fur- longs ; tha winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bsb, any overweight to be declared. Entrance los. 5, — Galloway Handicap, of 26 soys ; second galloway 5 soys from the stake; four furlongs. Galloways not to ex- ceed 14 2in height. Nomination, 10s; acoeptanee 10 j. 6.— Braemar Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; one mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10a. 7. — Hurry Scurry, of 15 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; open for horses that have never won public money ; four furlongs. Weight not less than 7sb 61bs. Post entry, 15j, Immediately after Galloway Race. 8.— Flying Hanpicaf, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; six fur- longs. .Nomination, 15s ; acceptance 103. SECOND DAYi I.— COLDSTREAII WELTER HANDICAP, of 30 soys . seoond horse 6 soys from the stake ; seven furlongs. Nomina- tion. 15a ; acceptance, 10d. 2. — I/AUBISTON TBOT HANDICAP, of 25 Goya ; seoond hoise 5 soys from the stake ; one mile and a half. Nomi- nation, 10a ; acceptance, 10a (Optional, eaddle or harness) 3.— Tinwald Handicap, of 50 boys : second horse 5 snvs from the Stake ; one mile. Nomination, 20d : accep- tance, 20a. 4.— Pony Race Handicap, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 soys from the stake ; five furlongs. Ponies not to excepd 14 2 In height. Nomination 10a; acceptance 103. 5.— Disposal Stakes, of 25 soys ; six furlongs. Winner to be said by auction Immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Clnb. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Entrance Ids. 6. -Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; six furlongs. Nomination 15 1 ; ao- ceptanoe 10 j. J t.— Hurry Scurry, of 15 soys., second horse 3 eovs, from the stake ; open I for horses that have never won public '■noney ; fonr furlongs. " Posb entry, JV». Wdght,. fyt. LWies im- t o T^JS!* 1 * afte * Disposal Stakes. a "' .^SP 11 Handicap, of 30 boys., 1 12 TS? rße 5 80V8 - from thestake ; Lceptan^ Nomination, 15s: 6 V U, DOWpiNG, , " Biof«tftrj, 1 f



Entertainments. ~~ ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB i\ CONCERT. ODDPBLLO WS' HALL, Ashburton. . MONDAY, January 2, 1899. PROGRAMME. •-- ■•-■■■ - PABT I.'' 1. Overture— "Caliph qf Bagdad." Orchestra 8. Reoitation (comic)— M« E. F. Nropi* (Wellingtoo) 3, Song— . .. Mb Snodqrass 4. Song*— ... Mxss Watson (Ohrietchurob) §. SoDg— '« Coster's Lullaby." Mb Qbahai^ Roberts §. §long — " Wild Flower." Miss Kathleen Obb 7, Bong— «• Wilt thou not forgive me." Mbs G. M, Bboqkb (Chriitchuroh) 8» Monol«waer=" Com m Peter." Mb pHABLES W<w!hebßpoon (London) 9. Lectnrette— " The Phonograph." **• ' ' MtfC. W. Seym ub Pabt 11. 1/ Gayotte~«^aiety," ... - Orchestra 2. Song — _ .... .- Mb Snodgbass 5. Song— ..." „. MissWatsOn; '4. Hornpipe— •,«. ... Mb Gibbon 5. Reoitation — Mb SSETT (Rangitata) 6. Song— "Honp la Carin»,» Mbivq. M. Brooke Song — " Xhe little nipper.' Mb Grah^ robbrts 8. "Aurelia'a nnfortunate young s» n ." Mb Charles Woth^ poon 9. » Ye D»rktowne Fyre Brigade." Conductor— Mb H. A. Gates At the Piano— Mrs Clabidge Leader— Mb W. Donges 12 252 ASHBuWoN^UOTyR^CING^CLUI SWNERB' and Jookeya' Passes will bi .ietned at the Secretary's Office oi ?URDAy, 31st, from 3 to 6 p.m,'and oi MONDAY, January 2, till lQa.m. 1 h (1. H. DOWDING, 12 265 ' ■ ' Beoretary. Smoke ftiw Ywm "^^



Wanted. WANTED— A Visiting Governess. Apply by letter to Mm Hugo Fbiedlakdbb. 12 258 WANTED — Any quantity of Black and Red Currants and Gooseberries, for 8»le »t Mes Bandbll's. 12 259 WANTED Known— On New Year's Eve don't forget to call at Mitchell's Studio* Beautiful display of Photos. 12 262 EEVIEW of Reviews for December, Christmas Number ' London News ; Pearo' Annual, Sketch, New Year Cards, Views of Ashbnrton, Christchuroh, and the Colony, each album making a suitable memento to send to friends as a New Year card. — H M Jones. WANTED KNOWN. —The Tinwald Race Ball will be held m the Tern, plar Hall, Tinwald, on Monday, January 2, 1899. Double ticket 3a 6d ; extra lady Is. Refreshments provided. 12 243 ANTED Knewn— All Shirts not claimed will be sold to pay expenses. — Mbs Catheeine Johns, Alford Forest Road, 12 262 WANTED— A smart honest Boy, about twelve to fifteen years, for light work m store. Apply Mail Office. 12 251 W' ANTED KNOWN — Lovely New Potatoes, Peas, Raspberries, and Rhubarb foe Jam, cheap, at Mbs James, Hampstead. 12 256 FOR Saie, Cheap— A lot Men's Blnohers only 4s lid* — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. SELLING OFF — Mbs Alcobn, finding that her shop room is insufficient for her increasing business, has decided to offer her toys, dolls, prams, vases, and glassware at reduced rates for Christmas and New Year, to clear right oat of theie lines. SELLING OFF.— Mrs Alcorns Shop will be open each evening thi6 week, except Thursday, for Bale of Christmas Cards, and cheap sale of Toys, etc. WANTED KNOWN.— Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur* ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now. shewing the Latent Stylea m Trimmed and Ua trimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good Beleotlon m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a apeoialty. Moderate ohargea, quality guaranteed. Ladiea own material made up