M. DE ROUGEMONT.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, October 14 Rougemont has gone to Switzerland. The Daily Chronicle invites Greiu, h double, to call at its office.

HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD.

The first meeting of the newly eleotei Bord was held last evening. Present- Messrs Maynard, Hunt, Elliott, McElrea Cawsey, G. W. Andrews, and Keeley. CHAIRMAN. The Clerk took the chair, and afte; reading a letter from the returning officer notifying the result of the election, callec upon the meeting to elect a chairman. Mr Mayuard proposed and Mr Elliotl seconded, "That Mr John Hunt be elec.ec Chairman." The motion was carried unanimously and Mr Hunt took the chair, and, thanking the Board for the honor done him, trusted thai with its assistance he would be able to conduct the business aa satisfactorily as it had been done m the past. NEW COMMISSIONERS. Mr Maynard congratulated the new member present (Mr Caweey) on his election. Mr Andrews here took his seat, and Mr Mr Maynard included him m his remarks, and Mesara Cawaey and Andrews both thanked the Board for their we' come. Mr Keeley here took hia seat. CORRESPONDENCE. Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R, wrote, thanking the Board for its aupporb of hia action m the interest of the entire commu nity m oonneotion with the Water Supply Bill. ' ' v The Aehburton County Council wrote thanking the Board for its reaolution advocating the control of the rivers and creeka by the Council. - A circular was received from the Ohinemuri County Council m reference to municipal matters- The above communications were received. A letter from a ratepayer m reference to stray stock, and a circular from the Union Bank, were received and ordered to be dealb with m the ordinary course of business. POUND. The Clerk reported that, as instructed, he had enquired into the present position of the Ashburton pound, and had ascertained that m 1891 the County Council, having ceased to have any jurisdiction m connection with pounds, had handed over the control of them to the various local bodies. The Ashburton pound had been placed under the control of the Borough Council, and the Crown grant had been handed over to that body. RESERVE 1415. The tenant of this reserve applied for permission to remove some trees from the centre of the land. — Permiasion was granted, Mesara Keeley and McElrea disaeting. WORKS COMMITTEE. Mr McElrea repotted that, as authorised, he bad had the gully ia South Street filled. He proposed that the Chairman, Mr Maynard, Mr Keeley, and himself be appointed a Works Committee. Thia was seconded by Mr Cawßey and carried unanimously. BANK ACCOUNT. In compliance with a circular request from the Union Bank, Mr Maynard proposed that the signatures of Commissioners be forwarded to the bank, and that any two membera and the clerk be authorised to sign cheques on the Board's account. This was seconded by Mr Elliott and curied unani mously. DEPUTATION. Messrs Frizzelln and T, Crooks waited on the Board m support) of the petition of certain ratepayers to have a half chain road off WelliDgtou Street formed. They had ascertained that the land had nob been sold, and believed it still stood m Mr Mayo's name. Mr Maynard said the Board was m sympathy with the petitioners, and would be glad to aesist them and only wanted to have legal possession of the land before expending district funda on ib. Mr Andrews concurred m this view. Mr Elliott thought the Clerk should ascertain the position of the land from the Transfer Office. Mr Maynard proposed that the clerk write to Mr Mayo enquiring if he will sign a transfer to the Q leen of the land sec aside for road purposes, seconded by Mr Andrews and carried. The deputation then thanked the Board an i retired. STRiY CATTLE. Ib was decided to off±r Mr W. de B. Compton the position of ranger and inspeotqr of nuisances, and to instruct him to prosecute owners of cattle herded or grazed 1 on the roads, and parsons diiving stock m East Street during prohibited hours. The Clerk was instructed to procure notice boards for erection at the Gas Works and Saleyards, notifying that stock must not be driven m E*Bt Street between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 pm. rate. Notice was given for the making of a rate of id m the £ for the year ending March 31, 1899, at next meeting. FINANCIAL The Clerk read a statement of the Board's position, present and prospective, which was considered highly satisfactory. An account was received from the Aahbur ton Borough Council for work done on the N.E- Belt. Mr McElrea moved that the account be referred to the Works Committee, to examine ib and bhe work, and reporb to next meeting. This was not seconded. Mr Maynard moved thab the account be paid, and the Borough Engineers' attention palled to the fact thab no notice was given to this Board when the engineers found they were likely to largely increase the expendi ture. Mr MoElrea asked Mr Maynard if he knew that soil had been carted away and other ■oil carted back to replace it. Mr Maynard understood the top soil had been carted off. Mr Andrews seconded the resolution, which was lost. Mr. Elliott proposed that the account be passed, leas the half of £8 13s 4d, charged for extra filling to replace soil tak«n away. Seconded by Mr Cawsey. Mr Maynard said »b there was a doubt aB to whether the proceeds of the soil carted away had been credited to the job, he was content with the resolution. Mr McElrea could not see where all the shingle had been put on such stony ground. The motion was carried—Messrs Andrews, Mnynard, Cawsey, and Elliott voting for it, and Messrs MoElrea, Keeley, and Hunt against. -Accounts, including the above (£47 17s lid), and 1 m all £63 14s 2d, were passed for pay ment. ' '■■ CLERK. On the motion of Mr McElrea, seconded by Mr Maynard, ihe Works Committee were authorised to iaterview the Clerk with a view to a freah'.rrangement, and bring up a report at next meeting. BOARD OF HEALTH. The Board then sat as a Board of Health. Mr Maynard said he had received further cemplaints respecting a place previously Complained of. The ,phairman and Mr Maynard were appointed to, deal with this and apother similar case, and the Board adjourned.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Miss E Gates — Notice re music and short hand teaching Primitive Methodist Church— Special noticea J Newman — Notice re drag Timani Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation—Notice re annual show Miaa Williama — Apprentices wanted E W Hanmer — Special Hoes of Bheep foi sale at Tinwald yards on Tuesday next also business notice ' Canterbury Frozan Meat and Dairy Pro dupe Export Co., Ltd — Tenders wanted foi renting the new Doardiog house at Fairfielc freezing works Flemington Presbyterian Church— Annua tea meeting pn Thursday next D Thpmas — Notice re sale of combine am elevator Saturday next X Bullock— Property Bale Saturday next

SPORTING.

NEW ZUAL\ND CUP. The foilowirg further payments have bee: received :— is st lb stl St. P-ul ..9 9 Goldleaf .. 7 Multiform ..9 8 Rubin ..7 Swordfi:b.r. .. 9 2 Tirant d'Eau . . 7 Nestor .. 8 12 Hentaa ..7 i Day Star ..8 8 Duudua .. 7 i StarßhoC ..8 4 Altuir • ..7 1 Epauleb .. 7 11 Target ..7 ( Boreas .. 7 13 Double Event.. 6 1! Cuj xr de Lion . . 7 9 Peerage ..61' Doug.as ..7 8 Fulmea .. 6 1( THE TROTTING NOMINATIONS. In the reporb of the Selling Race nomina tions, Nigger Belle was accidentally omitted, though not omitted from ihe list sent on for handicapping. DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING. Dunedin, October 14 The following concludes our reporb of the first day's racing : — Maiden Plate, one mile. — Epaulet 1, Abercrombie 2, Briaa 3. Refugee also ran, but fell, her rider escaping injury. Time — 1.53. Dieidenda— £l 17s and 16a. Electric Handicap, five furlongs— Chorryatone 1, Warringbon 2, Quickahob II 3. Time— l-7. Dividenda— £27 113 and £19 3s. Belling Race, one mile— Hippomenes 1, Victim 2, Wedlock 3. Time— l-54. Divi dends—£2 and £1. Welter Handicap, seven furlongs — Swordfish 1, Double Event 2, Linkshot 3. Time— l-37. Dividends— £l 14a and 19s.

SECOND DAY.

Dunedin, October 15 The weather is beautiful. Following are results : — Telegraph Welter, six furlongs.— Quiokshot II 1, Tiger Lily 2, Witohcraft 3. Swordfish also Btarted Time— l-21. Divi denda—£3 3a and £1 Ba. Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a half. —Dundee 1. Ranfdrlv Handicap, of 100 soya ; one mile— Black and Red 1, Double Kvont 2, Remorae 11. 3. lime— l.so. Dividends— £3 9s and £1 15a.

Latest Items.

Tinwald School Committee — The usual monthly meeting of the Tinwald Sohool Committee was held on Tuesday. Preaeut Messrs Clothier (chairman), C. Hawkins, James Gudsell and F. Bonnington. The master's report showed the present numbers of children on the roll to be— Boyß 72, girla 70— total 142 ; and the average attendance for the past four weeks had be6n— s4 0, girls 56*3— total 110 3. The attendance had •not been satisfactory even after allowing for a few who had been absent on account ot Bi2knesß. The school will probably be examined the first week m November. It was decided to cloae the school on Ashburton ahow day. It waa further decided that the master send the noticea fcupplied when a child is abseat from echool. It was resolved to get some spring blinds for Misses Douds and Bonnington'a rooms ; also, for the use of the caretaker, some lime and v p.ur of steps, and new towels f>r the lavatory. Accounts to the amouut of £5 6a 41 were passed fof payment.

News in Brief.

-♦ The Canterbury Frozen Meat an<3 Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited, invite applications for renting the boarding house at the Fait field fretz'ng works. The Primitive Methodist Church services to-morrow at Wills Street, and alao at tke Allenton school m iho afternoon, will be conducted by the R^v. G. H. Maun. Cbaigiiead & Berrvman have just opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising Home of the most fashion able patterns and best quality suitings as now worn at Home, which cannot be obtained m any other establishment m the dhtrict.— (Advt)



THE AfIfIBUHTON GUARDIAN.* SAtURDA*, OfcTOitEK 16, 189S



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i 1.898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NTMMO AND BL.UK'S STANDARD PACKET BEErS. Vegetable So .ds 3d. Flower Seeds Id. t All the latest novelties for the season. ! TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED H (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the ma.ket. We have also m Btook a Pirat-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which cannot be beaten for Afternoon Tea, STATION TEAS AT VKRY LOW PRICES. Plough SharPß, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils always ID BLOCK» „ Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamelware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND HARDWARE. ' Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MKBOBAfcTS, : MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. , GROCERIES &TROVISIONS. ! GREAT REDUCTIONS. — (o)— FLOUR REDUCED «S 1O» per Ton KKROSFNE „ 3si per Case SOAP „ «s per Box TEA „ 3U per 1b HAMS AND BACON-A Choice lot oxides, Roll«, and Han™, guaranteed grain fel, CALIFORNIAN FRUITS-Just Landed Pears, Poaches, Apricots, which will be found delicious, and Cheaper than fresh fruit. (o) • ( A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK:— ACIDS, ALMOKD3, A&RbWROOT B bov7iL B m?cn ™ ba^g°p6wder, JSUV«Ib, BIbCUITS, CARRAffAYSfffn«' CANDLES, COFFJfiE, CURRIEPOWmLK C^RR^TS. CREAM ,i TARTAR, c§RNf!oSr, 11 ' H> TTipt' CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT I nnbft GOLDEN SYROP, ISINGLASS, 1 t??I o KEROSENE LIME JUICF, JAMS, MAKMALADE, MATCBES MUSTARD, OATMEAL, RAISLNS SALTPETRE, CRY.sTALS, BICE SULPHUR, SHEEP TONGUES, BO0A; SA LMON, STARCH, ' SJ&V, SOAP « Etc,, Eto ; JOHN ORE, AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



: STAKTLING REDUCTIONS IN BOLLITI'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUE, Etc. have reduced FINEST ROLLER FLOUR £52 5s Per Ton, which is equal to a reduction of over a Penny per Loaf, so now ia the time to beke your own Bread if you wish to save money. Remember we are selling Beat Roller Flour for 2s per Saok less than lowest Chriatchurch advertised prices. See daily paper*. WE ARE SELLING :— £nwri£^vSss* GEß^ lower rhan aQ y° ne m the Trade SnTmfi w?£? * * ™ PriCßS a8 ad * er(lsed b * °« Ohristoharch establishment cnaaijJiJjVVAJißi at 20 per cone rtdaoiion, AKD OTHEE GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glassware, Earthenware,, and China- ware Department, i WEbe g tomf °f mr arnumerouß Customers aud the Public genera'ly that we have [ f g r ft ™ T ?°T 8 c?1? cr J 6 !: r . lOfc inetruot i° D Bto buy only the fiaeac quality t f goods / £ om . J he Staffordshire and Continental Houses amtable for the Oofonial nnnl7n ( .« » g'ance round our Glassware aud. Crockery Department will convince anyone that our buyer has carried out our instructions to the letter ; and m we buy for prompt Cash and do an eaormous.Baßiness, we are enabled to Sell a*j a vsry Btn&ii xr roiic« JLGS^SOO SETS TO OHOOSE FROM AND SO DIFPEREKT PATTERNS AND SHAPES. Argyle Shape Beaded Shapg -,^T7? -=H=^^—«a Shell Shape WR also hoU large Stocks of Plate.! Ware, Cutlery, etc., pnitablp for useful Weddimr I res« n^, which we have maiked at very low Prices to irake room for other ehipirenta ]vat to hand. ■ * FLETCHER BROS., CSH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRIBTCHURC3. Wholesale aud .Rsbail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. I B3PtaßHnMgMW»l^Ma»!»»iinm»im»j i .j.i- —^ —



% MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. RI .E A I HA YE MONF V m any sums to lend PT»irry KimrniA OD "PP rove(l freehold security at loweßt illZ J->lCyCi<3, ra!es °f intorest. Also tmall sums foi •-' ohort periods. AND WIN EVtRYIHINO BEFORE YOU CHAS.^SIYCHE, Arcade FOR SALE. Strengjth, J. iflrlitue*-, & A BARGAIN.-Owuer leaving the Diaficl A_ T_T OUBE of five Rooms, f cullery, Wash b Proved. by J. J. F. PEARSE, scaling JLX house, elc, J acre land; well panted lowt 1O bSj and mounted on a with fruit treeß, situate m Tancred Streel r- . eaßt " r Pli 7 I Itiht Rnarlator Also— Several Houßee to be LET. ruiz. Ltgni nodusrer, chas. j. styche, n , nn 9 106 Arcade Geared to 88 inches, Winning the Geral- _ dta^Cycltag Club. An CUll Boad R.c. J^RM SEEDS v Built by ' J RICHARD Direct from Carter, London (LATK OP MOUNT SOMER9.) " ,10 69 NOW IN WAIMATE. npURNIP3, MANGOLDS, CAR-ROTS — . JL ALSO COLONIAL CLOVc-R, RYEGRASS, AN! T. H. UNDRILLj [E. DBDRILL mnlrKll , nnil . , „ COCKM'OOT, m large or smill quantities m & ft & *> *■ "^ at greatly reduced rates. ' Ms^ GARDEN SEEDS of best quality at BKST- BRANDS Tea reduced 6d per It I -"^S | V^i^ri^^T^wTl I \r? below original marked priceß. •^^•^^rf&^S^^afekdr 1 ,..^ Oats, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduced. . T.H.UNDBILLANDOO, J. THOMAS, FSiSSSg SSSJiS: «avelo CK mm . TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ~^ T ] A ~ Trust and Agency EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. COMPANY OE AUSIItAL- Polished Ctffios a Specialty. ASIA, LTD. . Incorporated 1860. Private Adrfreea, Peter Street, directly Mr T d ?ni fell ° W S' H ? l l ; , t al8 ° °^ rG of AUTHOBISTTD Ca PIT AT, £2 000 00C Mr T. Andrew*, East Belt. 2 s-ÜBSCRIBEO £1 750 IOC HE ERVAJ FUA.DS (B itieh OVdbolb, e;c ) ... ... £200.000 Imnnninnt A/«-#.'«^ SOLICITORS *AND AGENTA y llYipOriant nOtlGG* Mesara Wynn, Williams and Brown, Christcnurch, __^ Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. "^"^ MeBBiB Sainabury and Logan, Napier. OWING to extensive alterationa and m- „ pairs to the premises, and to make ni , nead Ottice m New Zealand — room for the workman. I have decided to 2U » HEREFORD STREET, CHRlbT- hold a CHURCH. CLEARING SALE £3 0 5 000~to Lend . clothing, drapery, & at 5 per cent. BOOTS. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months 1 The New Season's Goods are now m and notice » an(i eren SU1 "8 up to three-fifths ol this 18 a first-class opportunity of Becurine a * moi ? n . fc borrowed can be paid off at any time serviceable Suit or Dresb for one coming holi- y B lvlQ g tbr ee mouths' written notice. <W B » JA3. NATHL. HAMER, . -— Manager and Inspector for Nf»w Zealand.- I have alao instructed MnF. E. BAILEY 215 who is now m charge cf the Crockery, . J Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, to 5 MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS RAMRIFR Rt^VPI PQ to all who may favor me with a visit. '' n'" UinLtl DlKj I [jLCO m THE GOODS ARE ALL OF JTHE BEST QUALITY, AND J HAVE JUST RI CEIVED a Consign- _.___,_ ri _ mm^ -*- meat °f the Neatest, Strongest, and j PEICES AT KOCIC BOTTOM l moßfc Constable Machine« m the market. A- LAWRIE THK BAMBLER . 9 RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS • SAUNDEaS' BUILDINGS. , AND A line of ' 10 16 LADIES' MACHINES, ]y| OKI CJS "^ AH fiUd with J^ lo P Val yeB 4 et«. — — Cyclists and pi her* ar«» fnvited to call and ONE POUND REWARD will be paid inspect these machines, for evidence leading to the convic.ti.on of anyone found breaking any Windowß m Terms and Pi ices Fasy for RAMBLERS the Ashburton Presbyterian Church. Boyi with catapults are hereby warned " M«l«fctoro;fwrthtr damages fO 91 10 60 J), THOMAS, Wwt Stml,



Qnpo~P t i - KJ -LKJI. • TTAVING made S«it.iKfu..:tory arrangements with ._,-___.__„. *--*-. Messrs Kiooll Bhos., for lease of prcmieee 'I 1 l-j TU occupied by us, wo aio carry, ng on business as usual INTERESTS ' McDONALD^ CI)IARMII) * BOOTS AND SHOES of every dttctiption "V/^TT made to order or repaired at shortest notice. °" THE LARGEST^ ND BEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT OP ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL,^!* D COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED—A splendid asr-ortmen? of Colored Slioes, all shades. McDonald and McDiarmid _ BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STREET. I, B ** 58 J. NICHOLAS, Manager- a i^ i—^—^_—^_^_ — I GIVING UP_BUSINESS : SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTED /^\UR Stock consists of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, and at prices that cannot be beat m the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the superintended of a FIRST CLASS CUL'J EH. Perfect Satiefiction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SOARVES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Fto. OOOT DEPARTMENT. We would Specially direct your atttntion to our Large Ktock of L-vdieb 1 and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every ascription, aud of really very superior makes m iluglisli, American, and Co'onial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND REPAIRS J ROMPILY 1 XECUTED by First Class Workmen. ' W. f-PABJROW, EAST JSTREST. 10 7 WONDERS WILL NEVER CEAF-K (



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LBASE, of Situate 1£ milo from Aehburton. rjIHK Property consists of twenty acres I_ land, well watered and fenced, t gather with a well built three-roomed Hove (Jhuffhouae. Shed, Pigsty, and Fowlhouee. , a 'i his shoulil provo a splendid chance for c working mar, as a small figure will be a ceptod for the goodwill. Full particulars on application s . F. FF.BKIMAN, ■ PUR HALE. ' CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 57€ situated as above, which should be capital site for a nice residence, having good frontage on the main thoroughfare am ( close to the Domain, which is superior ii some respects to having a park of your own for if your own property, the oost of keeplDj up would fall upon you individually, whore as the coat ia distributed amongst the rate payers, who are more than repaid by tin advantages available for all. Early inspeo tion invited. Further partiou'ara on application. F, FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. fTIHRESHING PLANT m good order, X engine by Aveling and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TCP DRESMNG. FOR your Lawn, the best mixture ob« tainuble ia fine Green Bone Dußb. Put up m one und two lb. bags. F. FfiBJRIMAN. FOR SALE. A CAPITAL EOUSE iv Wilhj Street. Good value am! a comfortable home, m close proximity to Domuin and Public School, Fi'M pirticulara on application, F. PKIIRIMAN. T. Bullock. f~o r s~al7e~ lAA /ORHS fronting tho back JLv*-' Dromore Road and near the Mitchnm V oad, being R.S. 25587 and part 25603. P<r ons desirous of put chasing pro- perty near town ani nob far from the freezing works are invjted to impect this. Vtry easy ttrms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. "to la<yi\ COMFORTABLE Dwelling nf six room?, v ith verandah, wa?h-houso with|copper built m, etc., weil situated on Beach Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent t o"l7e~t^ Q ACR E S OD D, Q Frontirg Beach Eoad and a 'joining the Presbyterian Mause, together with Dwelling House of eight rooms and Scullery, also small stable, trap shed, etc. Apply to T BULLOCK. . TO LET FOR TWELVE MONTHS, DWELLING of Four Rooms and Scull- ery, also detached Wash-house, well situated m Cameron Street, being only a short distance from the Railway Station. Apply to T. BULLOCK, _ Agent. ~~S~O LE T, 5 QUARTER-ACRE Section, fronting the Alford Foreßb Road, toge her with Dwelling of five rooms. Low rental, viz — 6a per week Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. MONEY. TO Lend on approved Freehold Security, Bpecial small Bum of £200 ; also £3000 m one sum. T> B ULLOCK TO LEI, "~ /COTTAGE of Two Rooms and Scullery, VJ centrally situated m Cameron. Stree*. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated m Tancred Street^ T. BULLOCK. GREAT DISPLAY OP Suranier JVoYelties NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS m all the Latest Textmes and Colour- ings m Sergea, Tweed*, Venetian Cloths, etc , etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids to match. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING A1 REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTfON ia Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Desigrg. Choice Colom ings. PBINTS PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUfI PRINTS at 4id per yard. CHOICE 5 PATTERNS, >-■**■ LATEST NOVELTIES m BELIM, GLOVES, COLLARS and CUFFS SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN. fcHADES, VEIL NETS, &c, &c, &j. S A. P. Williamson, : CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIEB, i Vww«a Street,



T. BULLOCK. SATUBDA^~OGTOJJEK~2i IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE J SUBURBAN PROPERTY, 8 Near tbe North Town Belt, Suburb < 7 , Netherby. 6 d 32 A° r e s 32 ) | Dividea 'nto allotments varying m are lrom 5 to 12 acres, originally part of th well known M CLEAN'S BLOOK. MR T BULLOCK has received instruc - fc ions from Mr Georoe Giddixgs t bell by Public Auction at the Arcane on thi above date, his Valuable Suburban Property comprising 32 Aores> aa follows :— Lots 15 and 35— Fronting Smith's road Nefcherby, near the conorete bridge. Lots 12 and 13— Fronting McLean street Wakanni creek runß through both ol these sections. Nice Bites for reßi dences. Inspection of the several allotments invited. Liberal terms of payment Note time of Sale—l 1.30 a.m. (T. BULLOCK, 10 *21 Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1898. MR D. THOMAS has received instruo- tions to sell on the above date, — IHornßby Combine, and Straw Elevatorß Attached. All m good order. Sale at 2 p.m. 10 122 D. THOMAB, Auctioneer MR DAVID THOMAS (m conjunction with Messks H. Matson & Co, Christcburcli) has received instructions from S. P. Askix, Esq., TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATUEDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1898, In Bullock's Arcade, ABhburton, HIS FARM SITUATED IN THE SEAFIELD DISTRICT, Containing 1059 Acres .1659 SUB-DIVIDED INTO 14 PADDOCKS, AH of which are well supplied with water from County water races. £)£) A ACRES are m Oats. 1 AA ACRES are m Oits and Barley, JLUU for Sheep Feed. (\j~ ACHES m R>pe and Turnips, Ot) put iv with Manure. OrjK ACRFS sown down with Grass 0 / tJ and Clovers this year. f\f\f\ ACRES were sown down with UUU Grass m 1896 and 1897. IAA ACRES now being ploughed for lUu Turnips. QK ACRES of Plantations, useful c/t/ and ornamental* BALANCE IN OLD PASTURE. Practically, there has been no cropping done on this Farm during the last ten years. Improvements consist of comfortable six- roomed Dwelling, Dairy and Store-room, Woo'shed, Grain Store and Loft, Implement Shed, Six-atall Stable, Men's Hut, Large Fowl-house and Run, Mieep Yards and Dip, Concrete Swimming Bath, Orchard, Vege- table and Flower Garden, all of which are irrigated. The Improvements ore all m good order and condi ion. The Fences are first-class, and consist of gorße, stakes und wire. This Farm is within 14 miles of Ashburtou and 12 mileß of the new Belfast Frecz ; ng Works. The Sale of this Farm offers an exceptional opportunity to anyone m search of first-class grazing country ao a low price, Mr Askin having determined to sell, heing anxious to return to Western Australia. Inspection invited. Sale at 2 p.m. Terms at Sale. DAVID THOMAS 1 ' Joint 10 38 H. MATSON & CO. j Agenlß AROADE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898. MY Next HORSE FAIR will be hel on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 44 Auctioneer. E W HANMER. TINWALD YARDS. ~ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18. I SHALL OFFER FOR SALE at this fixture — 0 1 f\ Really First-class HOGGETS— &±\j mixed sexes. OAA GOOD WETHER HOGGETS. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 110 Auctioneer. E. W, HANMER. I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients qt the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that 1 ahall be represented at theStock Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mb 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 share of what is going. For the time being J shall occupy the old offices which I have been m for the pasb six years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, A6hburton, October 14, 1898. 10 108 FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A NNUAL TEA MEETING, :jN T}IE SCHOOLROOM, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 1898. i SPECIAL ADDRESSES BY MINISTERS AND OTHERS. MUSICAL SELECTIONS BY CHOIR. Tea at 5.30 p.m. Publio Meeting at 8p m | ' ■ 10 IK



Public INotioss. MIsS JETHEL GATES, , JH.'BT.P.S. npEAOHER of Shorthand and Music, X Piano, Organ, & Violin. RAIMA. & CHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, ' ' 10 126 THE CANTERBURY FBOZiN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. BOARDING HOUSE AT FAIRFIELD. A PPLICATIONS are invited for Renting 1\- the Boarding House at the FAIR- FIED FREEZING WORKS. Terms and conditions can be seen at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch, or at the Office tf Albert Roberts, Ashburton. Applications to be made not later than FRIDAY, 21st inst. F. WAYMOUTH, 10 120 Secretary. POI3OWEDI " A report comes from the district of WagunynJi, N.P.W., of a tcttler and his; family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking ■ of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus- picion fejl on the toa they had- used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and f nnd to contain strong traces of muriatic a'('i«l, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of sa ts m weldiug the parts of tin together Ihe nnalyst wat js consumers' thaf tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, js very liable to tocome impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and adyise3 tbat tl}o very »afesf package to purchase is that packed In lead v/i'th on inside liDJag o f vegetable parchment- This slj.le of pa kt is quite impervious to the. air. ar.d tea Vq pa/iked has been known to rotain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years." T.°,Ti B< ~? OZIB TEA f8 P acked to l«» J hth an nsiue lloiujr of Vegetable ParoUiuoati v 1 •< V



War.lt.sa WEATHER PERMUTING, Newmans Drag will run to the freezing works To morrow (Sunday), leaving the Post Offioe at 2.15 p.m. Return fare la. 10 125 WANTED — Apprentices and Bodice Hand. — Apply Miss Wimjams, opposite Baring Square. 10 123 FOR SALP— Tomato Plants, hardened off, m any quantity. — F. Johns, Bsach Road. 10 90 EW BOOKS— The Second Thought* of an Idle Fellow, The Bride of Japan, An Angel of Pity, The Millionaires, Lady Mary of the Dark House, The Churchman (cheap edition) ; The Ape, The Idiot, and other People ; Helbeck of Bannisdale ; with Stoddart's Team (Ranjitsinhji)— published prices.— H. M. Johes. WANTED KNOWN. -Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to say Bhe is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Un trimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies own material made up. 10 15 /^IHANOE for poultry breeders. — A few \J Partridge Cochin Cockerels and Houdan Cockerels, best for crossing.— Peliiam Poultry Yards. WANTED Known— Mrs G Hamilton begs to inform the public of Ash- burton that she is prepared to pay the highest caah price for all kinda of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc Lettera attended to immediately. Address — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246