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♦ ; — Home and Foreign united Press Association — l£y Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapnaka October 22, 9-15 ft-ro, Guardian Office 943 a-m The Afridis. Bombay, October 21 The TnHian Governmrnthns informed the Afridi tribesmen that India will retain the central Khyber Pass. Corcan Cabinet ltesigned. Seoul, October 21 The Corean Cabinet has resigned. The members of the Cabinet per sistently resisted the public petitions ia favour of establishing a parliament. Anniversary of Trafalgar. London, October 21 The ninety-third anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar was enthusiastically celebrated. The Navy League deco rated Nelson's column m Trafalgar Square. Rongemont's Stories. Sir George Newnes' advertisement with reference to Kougemont's stories appearing m the Wide World Journal admit that Rougemont is Grien, and says if he is non speaking the truth be is a master of fiction not equalled since Defoe. Received Wakapuaka Ootober 22, 10 11 a-m, Guabdia* Office 10-30 a-m A Noble Thief London, October 22 The Hon. Philip Bendict Joseph Petre, brother and heir presumptive of Baron Petre, has been sentenced to •ix months' imprisonment for cashing a worthless cheque. "Holy Terrors." Rev. Gowan, Vicar of Norfolk, and bis wife, were sentenced to four months' imprisoment for illtreatingj their orphan neices. I

Australian.

United Press Association — By Eleobrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka October 22, 9-25 a-m, Guardian Office 10 10 a-m Break-up of Drought. Sydney, October 22 The weather has cleared, except a small area m the south-west. The drought has broken op and the prospects of cereal crops are immensely improved. The Kawatiri Floated. The Kawatiri has been floated off uninjured. The Tick Fever. Brisbane, October 22 The tick fever is again very virulent m the northern districts, and many cattle are dying.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

Unrest m Paris. United Preßs Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright) Paris, October 21. Though the city is hopeful the peacn will be the Exchange ia depressed, while war risks to the end of the year are quoted at 15 guineas per cent. The Paris Municipality urges the nvoidanca of a conflict with England. The Paris comments on Sir. M. Hicks-Beacb's speech are defiant. Cairo, October 21. Barratier, Marchand's messenger, proceeds to Paris after cabling the text of his report.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association — By Eleotrlo Talegraph— Copyright * London, October 21 It is rumoured that Dreyfus is now confined m Forfc Mont Valerien, m Paris. _________

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•— EmxciXioKAi. Institute — The adjourned meetiDg of the Ashburton section of the North Canterbury Branch of tbe Educational Institute was hold at the Borough School to-day. Only a few teachers were present, and ifc was decided that as the date for the annual meeting falls on the Saturday after tha Show, it should be held on Saturday, November 5. Ib is much to be regretted that although there are a great many teachers m this connty, and a great i»a»y subjects whioh might be dis cussed with advantage to education and even to the teachers themselves, very few take any interest m the work of the Institute. There are, it is to be feared, too many teachers m the profession whose only objeob is to get through their daily routine of work, and after thab is done they have no further interest m the schools or pupils. Suoh as these have undoubtedly mistaken their avocation.

SPOTTING.

NEW ZEALAND CUP. United Press Association— By Eleotrlo Telegraph Christchuroh, October 22 Multiform was scratched for the New j Zealand Cup at 11 a.m. to-day.

THE ASHBDBIQN QOAftDIAN ; SATUBDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1898.



— -■ j * ■ - » ■ i „ , mmmm ..... «_^^___ SEASONABLE GUODS AND PICNIC DELICACIES. FLETCHJbfR BROS. TjrAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies : J »«2 ?ik 3™ & heep Ton e aea 2 b fc ' n8 Corned Beef 2ib tins Corned Mutton I and 21b tins Preaaed Rabbits 2«b tins Roast Mutton 21b tins Roast Beef 2ilh ffn. £ 6 2lb tinß Brawn Z^ b tins Preserved Peachea Ilh «J Tv F reserv ed Peas lib tins Iri^h Sausage 2^b tins Preserved Apticote uinSif? 6^ Dnck 2 b tiDB Oxford Sausage Ub tins Cambridge Saua»ge fcln ' P £, CBerved Dac^ Ub tins Goose m J ,lly lb tins German Sausate llhti i nf r ?^ PeM r> , • llb tins Gooaebery Pud- lib tins Apple Pudding lib tinsßUckCumnt Pudding ing (Delicious) Morton's Fresh Herrings, Mo. ton's Kippered Herrings, Mort.n'a ttei ring, m Tomato oauce Marshall s Herring* m 'lomato Sauce, Cocktail Salmon, N»ha Bay balmon, Salmon Cuileta, 'Jrosse and B'ackwell'a Boater Paste, Anchovy Paste, Ham and Chicken, etc., Auckland SUr Brand MuMet., M -rshMl'a Red Herrings, P*ten'e -> „, Chutnt-y Sauce, &0., &c, &c. W& TW »bore Canned Goods are of the Be«fc Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed Freih and Sound. SHEEP SETTING, FOWL NETTING, CHICKEN NETTING, Etc. We have just received a Shipment of 1O Mi 7 OS (17;600 Yards) of Wire | Aettinc of various kinds, and quote very low Prices fer quantities Get our quotations before buying elsewhere. = vnr t^tSo i0 uTT a nl«S°o el^ Wrin B ws tf > be Sold at greatly reduced Rates; R £n^ TS i 5^ 11 ?, 11 ? X « OLLER FLOUR at less than Wholesale Prices. Milliquin and Auckland No 1 Cane Bug*r at Rock Bottom Prices. Highest Test Keroseae atlesa than Christohuroh Advertised Prices. Timaru and Chrißtcbnroh Oatmeal ai Reduced Rates. Duchess Tea, ihe mos>t economical Tea m the Market, to be sold 7d per lb under marked prices »»»*»i w earthenware, chinawabe, & glassware depaktment. WE Have 35 Crates and Hogsheads just coming to hand ex S.B. Kaikorua Waimate, Tokomarua, and Delphio, from the Bett Polteries and Glass Works m England, Amenoa and the Contioenc, and we bhall be opening them np m a few dava making one of the Finest Displays m Canterbury. V a * y '» DINNER WAR*} AKD TEA WARE. ♦ Note the Address — FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, , AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCS. Wholesale and- Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Staudird Seeds. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. (o) FLOUR REDUCED =S« 1O« per Ton KKROSI-NE „ 3* per Cage S?w P » 2 * P er B «? TKA „ 3a per lb, HAMS AND BACON-A Choice lot olffidej. Roll 9> and Hams.fguaranteed grain.fed, CALIFORNIAN FRUITS-Jnst Landed Pears, Peaches, A prioots, JTwhich will be found dehoious, and Cheapar than fresh fruit.; A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK;:— A< £P?V™ ALMONDS, ARROWROOT. BA £ES£» . BLUE, BAKING POWDER, B °J3£^ BI SZSI TS > OARRA WAY SEEDS, °^?!Si E !' m COFFtfB. CUKRIE POWDER, CURRANT?, CREAM rf TARTAR, CORNFLOUR COCOA, CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT FIGS, GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS, KEROSENE LIME JUTCE, jams, makmalade, matches, MUSTARD, OATMEAL, RAISLNS, SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, LICE, SULPBtUR, SHEEP TONGUES, SODA, JOHN OIS~AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, tX) STASDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. (x) -RT~RT .TTQ The Teachera, >tudents, Pocket, Family, an d the Canter. UxJJXJJLUUt bury Bibles, various sizes and Bindings. Prayers and Hymns, Church Praise, Sankey's Hymaa— Latest Editions. "D/^/^TZ"Q Latest Works at Published Prices for Cash. Libiaries sun- XJ Vy V_/X\_k3 • plied with any works procured from London, America, or else, where as quickly as possible. A good selection of Reward Bookß, Standard and Poetical Works m stock. CRICKET, TENKIS, CROQUET, AND HOCKEY Material from Best London Makers ' TOYS. TOY'S. TOY IS. F A NO Y ftOODS~ A k V 3 JS s> photo Fram * 8 ' w » fcin s X 1 £y.±A KJ X \A\J V/X/O. Desks, Wort BoXts, Ladies' Dreasing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pooke* Books, Japaneno Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. IX/TTTQT/^ THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albunw IVX \J yD±.\J. Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins Fiates Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. ~PT A ~\TOS Brimsmead and Sons, Haake, Wagner, Hopkinson, Collard -*- J"*»»-i.i V/kJ« and Collard, Spaethe, GoBS and Kallman, and others, Ca»h or Terms. Agent for Milner and Thompson. O"Rfr AMS n be Ncedham j Be ». Chic *«° Company, New England VyXl/VTxJLXI O« Company, and othe.s. From &T 1O» nrJkT Terms from 10a per month. apwaraß. CYCLES.— "^SS-^SE* 1 " 1 " 1 " v " y - »— '»• CIRCULATING LIBRARY H. M. JONES,



. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash .Advances Against Wool 1 PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. fpHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz :-Christ- church Sales on NOVEMBER 3, NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1893, and JANUARY 13, FKBRUARY 10. 1899. Timaru Sales -DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. •Mnh^-ift"^ 886111 * 11 at ?2 TH PLACES, and shall be glad to receive consignments, which will h»ve my personal Supervision, \V 00l intended for me at Ohriatchuroh Ba!es uhonld be consigned to CantkrbubV BBBD Company s Siding, Addington, account I). Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the *arm or mmy Store. Client! will do well to give me notice when they are ready. v *■ . VVo . ol P a( ? ks » Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. thoßeMon Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout D. THOMA S, 10 18 7 ASHBURTON. STOP t \ ~" ~ ■*• V^-L • TTAVING made JSatisfactory arrangements with .^TO^r rm-T-r/-N J ~ L - ™ SBS Kxooll Bros., for lease of premises r ** X JdLiS occupied by us, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTS" McDQNALD & mqpiabmid. BOOTS AND SHOES of every defcription \TATT m * de to ord w or repaired, at shortest notice. ■•#*3£ XVj U • THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK IN THE DISTRICT OP ENGLISH, AMEEICAN, OONTINENTAL/AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST AKRIVED— A splendid assortment of Colored Shoe?, all shades. McDonald and Mcdiarmid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STREET. 8 - 258 . J. KJCHOLAS, Manager- DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPIETE S!O:iv OF SPRIKG AKD SUMMSK NOVILTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPSS, BLOUSIS, fcUNSHIDES, CORSETS, AND UMBRELLA 3. DRESS GOODS IN OI*EiS.T VARIETY 50 doz^n Ladiea' neve Cycling Gloves and Corsets, 100 dczen Men'a New Scarve3 and Bows, lovely ahedea. j Men's Shirts, O liar?, and Hats.} Men's Suits to Order from 70s. Carpets, Liaeolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shots.} JNSPiiCIION IN VI f ED. ANDREW ORR. Specialties For A. aid P. Show. "THE CORNER" HAS THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF NEWEST GOODS IN ASHBURTON. » "TTISIIORS Prom the Country are Invitied to Inspect the Latest Novelties in— CREAM AND WHTTE CYCLING GLOVES NEWKST PRINTS AND GINGHAMS NEWEST SAILOR HATS NEWEST BLOUSES NEW SUNS El A DBS PRETTY VEIL NETS LATEST TRIMMED MILLINERY SJLK MIXTURES FOR BLOUSES STYLISH CHIFFONS AND LACES WHITE AND CREAM FABRIC GLOVES LATEST STYLES m Children's aDd Ladies,' S3OES, at Special Low Pricei. W, H. C~OLLIER, "THE CORNE £," » G D. H. HKFFORD, Manager. ME LL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. T^OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men's Good Khootere, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, la • Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s Hd. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. .0: IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the wear be sure you go to ' MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTDNI ~ASHBURTON CLUB AND M.S.A. TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PAS- mm _ m TORAL ASSOCIATION. mHE Half.Yearly General Meeting of ANNUAL SHOW, JL Members will held at the Club Rooms on — . -. TUESDAY NEXT, the 25th inst., at B p.m. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY. BrniMss : OCTOBER 25 & 26. To receive Half-Yearly Balance Sbeot. _,™ DU , a . a 7 — _, To Elect Six Members of Committee, TjINTRILS for Sheep, Cattle, and Pig % And General. -^H cloße on SA IURDAY, October 15. W, HORNE, 4 1 Other wt "W ' f» TUESDAY, October 10 l§s Sfowury. }§• WRUQN P. WOOD,



GOOD BUILDING SITE. *24 155s— Price wanted for Towi ' Section 1171, well situated, fronting Ha velocl Street We^t. . , Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. TU LET AT REDUCKD RENTAL, DWELLING of Eight Rooms and Scull cry, small Stable, etc, together with 2 Acres odd of land. Well situated, adjoin- ing the Presbyterian Manse and fronting Beach Road. rrhe owner having left) the diatriot is the reason of the property being to Let. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LbiT. /COMFORTABLE Dwelling of six rooms, \J with verandah, ir»»h.hr U se with copper built m, etc, weil situaied on Beach Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent ~ TO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated inTancred Street T. BULLOOK. Public Notices. TO LET* THE Baok Premises of the Old Town Hall from November 17 next. Offers will be received up to 5 p.m., of the 31st inst« Particulars on application to J. BEALY, 10 152 or CHAS. REID. H.W.BARRETT ARCADE, HAS FOR S ALE-Three Sections, Will* Street i West FOR SALE-Half acre, Havelook Street, opposite Borough Council Office FOR SALE— House of foir rooms and half acre of land, Moore Street FOR SALE — Four-roomed House and Sectioo, Cox Street, West FOR SALE— Three-quarters of an acre, corner of East and Ccx Streetp, with improvements ; cheap FOR SALE— Rix-rcomed House and land, 'Joncred Streeb WONDERS WILL NEVErt CEASE RIOK A Ftitz Bicycle, AND WIN KVh ■RYtHINO BEFOKE YOU Strength,. I. isr^tuesit?, & S?l>oe«.t Coinl>iue(J 9 AS Proved by J. J. F. PEARSE, ecaling 15st lOibs, and mounted on a Fritz Light Roadster, Geared to 88 inches', Winning the Geral- dino Cycling Club's Anuual Road Race Easily. Built by J. RICHARD, (latk of mount somers ) 10 69 NOW IN WAIMATB. tx -Si fn < I 1 Ho ° o ih 1 B §«9 w| i g 1 X Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED OaPITAT, £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RESERVE FC7KDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS aUd AGENTS. Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Chriatcnurch. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH. £30,000~t0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six month & notice, and even sums up to three-fifths ol amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JAB. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for Npw Zealand; 215 Craiqhead & Behry^an desire to exprei their appreciation of the prompt manner it which such an extraordinary number o # gentlemen have already responded to theii - invitation to call early with their estoemec ie orders for new nuits this season. By employ h ing extra labor Craighead & Berryman ar< y still prepared to execute freßh orders for th< »pproftohJDg ityowtf^Aav



\ Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS 1 H A L I Ashbu lon. I Lessee and Manner- \!n Tom Pollare Treasurer— Mr W. O' cixivan. THE EVENT OF AN EVEN ' FUL YEAR TOR POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. SHOW WIGHT, FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, THE PEOPLE < J S F iVOURITR T»o Ini-ct'f* Opera ' owipnny SEVENTY IN NOMBKR, Inc'udiHg an Orohes'n of Ten. First production m Aehburtm of the world famed musical comedy "IJT TOWiT." Produced by arr.T<To men t vrith MESSRS Williamson & Kdsgrovb, and with all the original Scenery, Wardrobe, & Kffecte. Pollard's Popular Prices— 4s, 3, & 2*. Box plan at H. bi Jones. FRED VV. DWVAL, 10 191 Business Manager. ORA.NGE HALL. A SHBURTON T IEDERKRANZ "AT HOME." TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1898. CANTATA: " SILVER SAILS." (By F. F. Rogbrs.) Soloists— Mesdamea C. M. Brooke, Den- shire, Mao Lean Dun, P. Jones, Misses Bteele, Barratt, M. Barratt. Conduotor— Mr Llewellyn Owen. Pianists— -Miss Denshire. At 8 p m. 10 199 A. R. MAKEIG, Hon. Secretary Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO TIMARU FOR A. AND P. SHOW. AT 2d per mile let class, minimum 4a, Id per mile 2nd class, minimum 2*, mileage counted one way only, tickets issued on the 26th October at Christchurch, Oamaru, and intermediate stations, available for return till the 29th. On the 26th October a train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 10.50 a.m., arriving there at 12.45 p.m. This train will stop for passengers for TIMARU ONLY at Tinwald, Kangitata Island, and intermediate stations, and will be due at Tinwald at JO 57, Window 11.7, Hinds 11.22 a.m. It will set down passengers at the Timaru Show Grounds Platform. On the same date a train will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 6 0 p.m., taking up passeDgers at the Show Grounds, and setting down where required. Fuller particulars m posters, 10 192 BY ORDER. DAVID THOMAS. SPLENDID ACCOMMODATION PADDOCK FOR FARMERS, NEAR THE HILLS. MARONAN ROAD, Ciosa to Tinwald. FIRST-CLASS LAND. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mrs B. Hanks to Sell by Auction m the Arcade on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1898, 4O ACRES of First-class Land, well fonced anc( watere', within one milo of Tinwivld, fronting Maronan Road, being part of Reserve 350. Note time of Sale — 11.30 a.m. DAVID THOMAS, 10 189 Ashburton ARCADE. 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. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2& AN IMPROVED FARM OF 250 ACRES 250 NEAR WILLOWBY. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mb Thomas Hayman (m consequence of his retiring from farming), to Sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade, on the above date — HIS FARM CONTAIMING 250 ACRES, being R.B. 22572, 23039, , and 23040, situated about two miles from Wil'owby, and subdivided into eleven convenient | arced paddock*. There is a Dwelling House of seven rooms, Scullery and Wash-house, surrounded by Garden and Orchard well stocked with fruit trees ; also a Six-stalled Stable, Trap and Implement Sheds, etc., erected on the property. Twenty-ieyen Acres are m wheat, fifty- three aores m oats, and twenty-five acres ploughed ready for turnips, and the re- mainder m English grasses. Intending purohasere are invited to inspect. Liberal terms of payment arranged. Note time of Sale— ll3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 10 137 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29. TOWN PROPERTY. 1/ ACRE 1/ /a /* Together with Dwelling, well situated at oorner of Burnett and William Streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tionß from Mr James Patterson tc Belli by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date : — His Property at corner of Burnett and William Streets, as follows, viz :— T.S. 443, containing £-aore, on which ii erected a Dwelling House of Sij Rooms, Verandah, Scullery anc Washouse, surrounded by Garden and at the back an orchard wel Btocked with fruit trees. Also T.S 444, containing £acre, adjoining Nice site for a house, the land being o first-class quality for garden purposes To be sold as a whole or separately. Liberal terms of payment can bo arranged Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 10 194 Auctioneer. "OABBITTERS or others may have on JIV or three Lurcher Puppies, One Mont Old, for cost of this advertisement. Appl MAll* o*oß, $



WANTED— Flax Carter by contract, To cart about 30 ton a week. Applj W. Korman, Weaterfield. 10 202 TO LE at. Methven— A Cottage, suitable for a Bootmaker and Repairer or Barber Apply Mail Office. 10 190 FOR SAL -i— Prime Wheat Straw Chaff, cheap for cash.— J. A. Clothier, Tinwald. 10 200 WANTED— Tenders for £-acre of Green Stuff, corner of Pecer and William Streets ; suiuvblo foi stock at the Show. — Apply R. E. Tasker, East Street. 10 193 WEATHER I'ermillirM-, Nbwman's Drag; will run to theFieeziug w oi ha To-morrow (Sunday), leaving the Post Offioe at 2.15 pm. Return fare Is. 10 198 W ANTED at once, by young Lady- Board and Residence. Apply M., Box 89, Post Office. 10 196 OATSHEAF CHAFF.— Wanted at once, ten (10) tons good bright Oatßheaf j Chaff— H. McElrea. 10 197 I TIHB TABERNACLE, To-morrow— X Morning Bervice conducted by Miss Addis; Evening — Mr H. Steele. Friday Next— Canterbury Baptist Association Half- yearly Meeting. Morning at 11.30, Devotional ; afternoon, Business Session. Public Tea at 5.30. 3veniDg meeting Addresses by Revs. J. J. North, T. A. WiJliams, W. Lamb. Tickets for Tea Is. . 10 201 fTIURNIP Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Rape JL and Seeds of the finest quality, to be had at lowest prices at Fletcher Bros. ANTED— Empty 21b aud 41b Golden Syrup Tins ; must be clean. Apply Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton. IBSOLUTIGN of Partnership?— Our Cash Clearance Sale is now on. Having made substantial reductions on the whole of our atock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc, we are now offering exceptional value.— Babreti Bros , " The Hall/ East Street. BARRETT BROS, tender their sincere thanks for the support accorded them by their numerons Customers. They beg to point out that as they are now m touch with some of the leading Home manufacturers and importing direct, they are m a position to give •• Sterling value." WE HAVE just opened up, ex Gothic, Borne specially imported lines m Prints, Satteen Stripes, Shirtings, Cretonnes, Lace Curtains, Linoleums, Mats, Hearth Rugs, Straw Hats, etc, for the Spring trade. Marked off at Sale prices, they are the right value, — Barbstt Bros. ANTED KNOWN.-Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection ia Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies owu material made up. WINDSOR Magazine for September; The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, The Christian— (cheap editions) ; A Master of Mysteries, The Blue Flag, Courtship and Chemicals, The Voyage of the Pu!o Way, The fc'tory of Sylvia, Life of Gladstone, 6d. Published prices for cash. — H. M. Jonks. Tenders, ~~ TENDERS. mENDERS are invited for Ploughing, _I_ Rolling, and Discing about 135 Acres. Full particulars on application to W. Strange, Riversdaie. The lowest or any Tender not nocessarily accepted. 10 153 T E N D B 11 8 . rriENDERS are invited for building a four- J_ roomed House m Cambridge Street, Hampstead. Plans and -Specifications may be seen at Mr Tucker's Office, West Street. Tenders close on TUESDAY, October 25. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 10 128 SPECIAL NOTICE. " Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has secured the Store and Premises late'y occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc., In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Eto , Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONi&Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMB JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At "exceptionally low rates of interest. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND J} FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H.TtIOHARDSON, Government nsuranoe Commissioner. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S = SHOW = OF T IVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLE- MENTS, MACHINERY, Etc., WILL BE HHLD ON THE ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FRIDAY, : OCTOBER 28, 1898. i LIBERAL PRIZE MONEY GIVEN, E ALSO NUMEROUS \ VALUABLE SPECIAL PRIZES FOR I COMPETITION. I ENTRIES (which will not be considered 0 valid unlesß accompanied by entrance fees) 1 must be m the handß of the Secretary not later than 6 p.m. on FRIDAY, Ootober 21. W, SIMPSON, Secretary, 10 31



POIBOJNED I « 4 report comes from the district of Wagunyab, N.8.W., of a settler and bis family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking oi their evening meal. In searching for tbe cause, sun picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and fuund to contain strong traces of muriatic ar.l«l, the presence of which is caused by the uec of spirits oi saw m welding the parts of tin together. The analysi warns consnmers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to tecomi impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangeroui for human consumption, and advises that the veri safest package to purchase is that packed In lead witl sn inside lining of vegetable parchment. Thisstjl of pa krt is quite impervious to the air, aod tea & packed has been known to retain ai! its aroma am strength for a period of five years." WOTK.— KOZIE TEA is packed m lead with ai ajidaliuing of Vegetable Parchment.



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS* The Tabernacle— Notice re services to- morrow ; also tea meeting, etc , Friday next. J Newman— Notice re drag R E Tasker — Tenders wanted Pollard Opera Company— "ln Town, Oddfellows' Hall, Show night N Z. Railways— Notioe re excursion fares for Timaru Show W H Collier— New business advertise- ment H W Barrett — New business advertise- ment Henry McElrea — Notice re Bkins and hides J Clothier— Btraw chaff for sale Ashburton LiederkranE—*' At home," Tuesday nexb Wanted — Flax carter T Bullock— Sale of town property