WOMEN' S TEMPERANCE UNION.

Irreßppctive of the main purpose for wh : (rt the public meeting wai held at the Teniplai Hall on Thursday night, the Women'i Christian Temperance Union succeeded ir providing an excellent programme, consist ing ot vocal selections by Mrs Herbert Steel, MißSeaAmyand J. Steel, violin soloa by Miss Bessie Simmonds, and a recitation effectively given by Mias Addis. Miss Dodds also manipulated the piano. The building was comfortably filled, and Mrs Burr, president of the local branch, waa m the ohair. The chief spe^liT of the evenirg was Mm Newton, of Clai tc un-u, and m introducing her, the prets deut stated that the chief object of the meeting was to foster increased interest m the work of the Union, and to augment its Dumbers, and it was confidently hoped that these results would be brought about by shu Chrit.toi.u-rh delcgfiteb' visit. Mrs Newton, who is a fluent speaker, wou'd be still more effective m impreseing her audiecce with the importance of her subject were she to talk m a less rapid manner. She is a woman who is evidently impressed with the belief that by certain Bocial teforms it would be easy for people to do right, and difficult to do wrong ; and with considerable pathos she endeavored to show her audience its responsibilities m this direction. Some ghastly scenes which had come under the speaker's own observation were not pleasant to hear about, and were m no way calculated to make one feeJ proud of nineteenth century civilisation and morality. She quoted the remark that, if not uprooted or dealt with m a drastic manner, the twin curses of drunkenness and impurity would bring about England's doom. The men and women engaged m rescue work were worthy of all honor, but the fact of there being the need for so many rescue homes was a disgrace to the colony ; it was better and eafer to work on preventi tive lines. It was a sad thought that, after the best of home training and influence, so many were wrecked through the drink traffic, gambling, and kindred evils ; and parents were not shouldering their respon sibilities unless they used vote and influence m hostility to these foes of righteousness. In concluding, Mrs Newton spoke with some force to the women present, and urged them to do their part m multiplying the vote for prohibition at the next local option election. Rev. R. Taylor referred to the women's orusade m America over twenty years ago, and emphasised the need for united effort by all sects m the matter of prohibition. The Women's Union was interdenominational, and m this they had a platform and mission from which all " isms " could be dispensed with. How the opinion of prominent medical men had changed with regard to alcohol was illustrated by the statement of Sir William Gull, " That persistent moderate drinking did more physioal harm than occasional drunkenness." While partisan ship m the pulpit was to be deprecated, the Ministers should speak plainly on broad poli tioal questions effecting the morals of the people ; and no man whose life was not morally clean should ever have a seat m Parliament. The fact that laßt local option election was disappointing, made it all the more imperative that an organisation like the Women's Christian Temperance Union ahou'd be enoouraged. Captain Dixon, of the Salvation Army, made a few brief remarks, and concluded by moving a vote of thanks to Mrs Newton, which being seconded, was carried by acclamation.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

♦ Emphatic Language by Sir M. Hicks-Beach. Great Britain Ready for Emer gencies. Naval Preparations m France. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, October 20 Sir M. Hicks-Beach, m a speech at Tynemouth, said if France insisted on her claims to Fas hod a she must desire to quarrel. Great Britain's foot was down, and the Government was pre pared to do its duty. Backed by a united nation, it would shrink at nothing. There was no reason why France and Great Britain should not act on friendly lines, the one m West Africa and the other m East Africa. The British Press maintains a palm tone, and is confident that the Govern ment is prepared for all emergencies. Paris, October 20 The Paris newspapers report feverish activity m the dockyards at Brest, Cherbourg, and Toulon. The Temps explains that these opera tions are consequent on M. Lockroy's reforms It is rumoured that M. Briaaon re signs the Premiership owing to the strain on bis health

Ominous.

An Indemnity Claimed. Received Wakapuaka October 21, 10-6 a.m, Gttaedian Office, 10*23 a.m. Paris, October 20 The Minister for War has decided to mobilise the fleet on January 1. The fleet will be provided with stores and ffcunitione of war for a long campaign. "In. the Ohaniber of Deputies, M. Bnsson agreed 1 to submit his "home policy to Parliament. A. demand was fgade for the introduction of a Bill claiming an indemnity m popneotion with! Fashoda. :

SPORTING.

~rrr-. — rri> — HOftTH OTA6O JOOKBY OLUB United Prosa Aiaociatioa— By Bloctrio Telegraph Oamabu, October 20 Concluding results of first day's races : — Oamaru Welteb Handicap, of 30 soys ; six furlongs— lrish Girll, Mage 2>, CJladys if 3. I^U aleo ran. Dividend-s}l 16s. • Spring Handicap, of 50 soys ; one mile anda distance— Black and Red 1, Vandyke 2. The only starters ; won by half a dozen lengths. Dividend— lßa. ' Novbl Jlacb Handicap, of 25 soys ; Qve furlongs.— Stockfish J, iVtisa Lochiel 2, |(Us Otley 2|. Divided— £f 14s. LADIBB' Bracelet Handicap, seven fur longk-^MUa Obtley 1, Pelerine 2, StroDgbow J f Pividend— &l |j. *' Fx-Yika HAy.DioAi*, of 40 bovb \ six fur lon^B— Cherrystone 1, yandykff 2, The Orphan 1 & Dividend-£4 li,

SECOND DAY.

Qotob f er 21 The attendance is poor. Following are eeefalts:- " ' " •' '' r Aordlbs, gf 55 soys ; 14 mile— Pioneer 1, IzalH, Strongbow & Lotto ran off. Won easily. Time— 3.585. Dividend— sß 14s. B&DOASTLE We^teb, of 30 soys j seven furlongs— Swordfiih 1, Matlock 2, Mount Clair 3. Vandyke alto ran. Time— l.334. Pindend-#3 i 9».

TUG KAISER IN THE EAST.

A Valuable Concession* * * •» 'i ■■ * ■■ t United Press Association — By Eleotrio c TelegraphT-popyrighb. Berlin, October 19 A concession has been received by Germany from the Turkish Govern moot for the construction of a port at gaider; Pacha, »e»r Scutari,

LABOUR.

• — . — - New York, October 20 The American Labour Unions are incensed at Judge Bammond granting an injunction prohibiting strikers from asking others lo cease work, and also preventing picketing and intimidation.

Latest Items.

The Brass Band. — The Brass Band pave itß promised open air concert) last eveniDg The items were all well played and were muoh ci joyed by the publio. Thb 1 rotting Handicaps. — The handi- Or'pper telegraphs thaD Nigger Belle, 31se08, was unintenb onally left out of the official iisb m the SI ing Race for the Ashburton trota on Saturday, October 29. Sly Groqgixo. — In the New Plymouth Polioa Court this morniDg, before Mr Scan ford, S.M., charges of «ly grog eelliDg at Parihaka were heard, and Ktpt was fined £25 aDd costs on each of three charges, or v m default ten months' imprisonment. His i servant was fined £2 and costa on one a charge. A married woman named Eao was 3 fined £25 and costs, and Wehi, her husband, 3 £100 and coats, or six months'. There were p three previous convictions against the last i named. — Press Association telegram.

News in Brief.

Mr W. Simpson, the Secretary of the A. and P. Association, has an offioial reminder m our advertising columns that the time for taking entries closes to-morrow (Saturday) evening ' Mr D. Thomaa has an important notice to wool growers m this issue, m which he notifies the dates of the coming Berieß of wool sales to be held m Christchurch and Timaru. The concert to be given m the Oddfellows' Hall to-night, m aid of the Ashburton school prize fund, promises to be successful. The programme is good, and the items are suited to all tasteß, whether of children or grown people. The names of the leading performers are those of vocalists, etc , who arc old favorites, but not a few new ones are to be found «s wellt We have been requested to call attention to the sale of Mr George Giddings' valuable ■üburban property, originally parb of McLean's block, situated near the North Town Belt, which is to be sold to-morrow by Mr T. Bullock, at the Arcade, at 11.30 a.m. Meißrs Fletcher Bros.' new advertisement is one that should afford interesting reading to housewives. Ie deals with a long and varied list of summer delicacies, welcome m the home, besides goods of every day übc that are indispensable. The firm makes a specialty of dinner and tea ware, and glass and crockery generally.

THE ASHBDBTOR QPABDIAN ; FblD&% OCTOBER 21, 1898



. [ SEASONABLE GOODS AND PICNIC* DELICACIES. FLETCHEIt BROS. XTAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies :— } *°f SI? tlnß Bhee P T OO ? 11 * 8 2 b tins Corned Beef 2ib tins Corned Mutton 1 and 2lb tins Pressed Rabbits 2! b tins Roast Mutton 21b tins Roast Beef oiiv If* « wed T f ipe 2lb tins Brawn 2^lb tins Preserved Peaches Z^lbtizia Preserved Peas lib tins Irish Sausage 2*ib tins Preserved Apricot* i i D ,2.u r ?' M^ ed Dnok 1 b tini Oxford Sausage lib tins Cambridge Sausage 1 and Zlb tins Preserved Dnck lib tins Gooae m Jelly lib tins German cJausa&e iv i*° «r r ? en PeM llb fcina Goosebery Pud- lib tins Apple Pudding llbtinsßlackCurrantPudding ing (Delicious) Morton s Fresh Herrings, Morton's Kippered Herrings, Morton!s Herrings m Tomato Sauce, Marshall's Herrings m Tomato S"ooe, OocktaH Palmon, Naha Bay Salmon, Salmon Cullete, Crosse and B'aokwell's Boater Paste, Anchovy Paste, Ham and Cnicken, etc., Auckland Star Brand Mullet, M«rshair« Red Herrings, Paten's Chutnty Sauce, Ac, Ac, Ac. 93F The above Canned Goods ar« of the Best Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed Fresh and Sound, SHEEP JSETTING, FOWL NETTING, CHICKEN NETTING, Etc. We have jusfe received a Shipment of 1O Miles (17,600 Yards) of Wire wetting of various kinds, and quote very low Prices for quantities Get our quotations before buying elsewhere. * «««»««• cm r^ila iO uTT a^t>w°J elty Wri °g ßra l <> t» Sold at greatly leduoed Rates; R £h— TS j* UPR EME ROLLER FLOUR at le>s than Wholesale Price.. MillTqum and Auckland No 1 Cane Bog*r at Rock Bottom Prices. Highest Test Kerosene at less than Christohuroh Advertised Prices. Timaru and Christohurch Oatmeal ah Reduced Rates. Duchess Tea, the most economical Tea m the Market, to be sold 7d per Ib under marked prices. EaRTHEN.WAKE, CHINAWaBE, & GLASSWARE DEPAKTMfe,»T WE Have 35 Crates and Hogsheads ju«t comJng to hand ex 8.8. Kaikoru* Waimate, lokomarua. ard Delphic, from the Beet Potteries and Glass Works m England, Afflerioa and the Convene, and v c thall be opening them up m a few dava making one of the Finest Displays m Canterbury. " • DINNER WABiU AND TEA WAHS. Dinner jp| : $V' ;&£/:■. '■' ' '^I^^Mk ?^?a ■ Blua w*ii Note the Address — FLETCHER BROS., C SH SUPPLY STORES, E^ST vSTRKET, ASHBURTON, AND HGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimrao and Blair's Standard Seeds. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FL':UR REI-UCED 1O« per Ton KKBOSJiNE „ 3h per o*B^ J-OAP „ sis per Box 'IK A „ 3d per ib HAMS AND BACON-A Choice lot ofSidea, Roll,, and Hams/guaranteed grain feJ, CALIFORKIAN FRUITF-Just Landed, Pears, Peaches, Apricots, which will be found delicious, and Cheaper than fresh fruit. A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCKJ:— j ACIDS, ALMONDS, ARROWROOT,! BARLEY, BLUE. BAKING POWDER, BOVRIL,! BISCUITS, CARRA WAT SEEDS/ CANDLES, COFFEE, CURRIE POWDER. CURRANTS, CREAM of TARTAR, CORNFLOUR, COCOA, CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT FIGS, GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS, KEROSENE LIME JUICF, JAMS, MARMALADE, MATCHES, MUSTARD, OATMEAL, RAISINS, m SALTPETRE, CRYSTALS, BIOE, SULPHUR, SHEEP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, STARCH, SALT. SOAP, Etc,, Etc. I * JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, A?HBURTON. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON, H. M. JONES. i CHEAP Z-CCOUNT BOORS,** STANDARD WORKS, AND BTATIOXERY. — oo — T)TT)T TTO ' rhe Teochers, Students, Pocket, Family, and the Canter- JIVI 1> 1 I^P» bury Bibles, various sizes and Bindingß. Prayers and Hymn*, Church Praise, Sankey'a H)mna— Latest Edition*. |3/~ > V/'"\~T7"C< Latest Works at Published Prices for Caeh. Libraries «np. JJVV/JVIJi plied with any wotks procured from London, America, or elat* where as quickly ub possible. A good selection of Reward 1 Book*, Standard and Poctiic&l Works m stock. CRICKET, TENS IS, CROQUET, AND HOCKEY, Material from Best London Makers ' TOYS. TO yIL TOYS. 1? A XT/^V C* nnRQ A LBDMS . Phsto Frame., Writing JJ ±\.±\ \J X \JT \J VyJLyO. Desks, Wort Boxts, Lidies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro. * Plated Goods, Glassware. i T\/rTTCiI"/^1 THE Wickeos Federal Australian and Victoria Albums IYL \J O-l-V>» Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flates Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts i and Entertainments. • l T)T A IVT/^Q Brimsmead and Sons, Haake, Wagner, Hopkinson, Collard JTlilll VJkj • and Collard, Spaethe, Goss and Kallman, and others. Cash or Term?. Agent for Milner and Thompson. » f\T>n. A ATQ The Needham, Bell, Chicago Company, New Eoaland \^/XVVjrxi.X>l O« Company, and othets. Frcm «T lOw unwardi. Terms from 10s per tnoi th - AVPT TTQ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN S. Very low price, for 8 OxV^JUtllO. OA3H.-Cyole Extras. y P * S CIRCULATING LIBRARY. [ H. M. JONES



i Tenders, TENDERS fTIENDERS »ro invited for Ploughing, X Rolling, and Diecing about 135 Aorco. Full particulars on application to W. Strange, Riveredaie. The lowest or any Tender not nocessarily accepted. 10 153 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MAIN RACE FROM RANGITATA GORGE 1 . nnENDERS are invited for excavations iq JL four Contraote, comprising respectively 9,634, 10,366, 7,667, and 13,595 oubio^fards. Plans and apeoJifioations on yj,e*r at the Counoil Office, apd tenders, adaressed tc Chairman, to be tent m not^fater than 11 o'clock a.m., on jRIDAY^JSTovember 4. The Ranger /will show intending con tractors over thf ground, starting from tof of cutting, Moofehouse Road, at 10 o'clock a.m., on WEDNESDAY, November 2. f. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Aihburton, October 19, 1896. 10 13$ PubLo Notions. rnURNIP Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Rap< I Seeds of the fiacst quality aW*Bo«lftl* lowest prices At Flkxchei Bros. FOR SALE— Black Gelding, good ii saddle or light hirussß ; e^c&ll^nl buggy horse. — Apply offioa of this paper. WANTE© KNOWN.-Miss E. Barne! begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur \ ton for past favors, and wishes to ray she i now ►hewing the Latest Styles m T^inamei ; and Untrimmed Mjillio.ery £9^ »he cominj ' season, also a Roptj selection m Children' ; Leghorn?, Sup, Hut?, Etc S«n Bonnets specialty. Moderate charges, qualit guaranteed. Ladie'i own material made uj



AW I T. Bullock. ' GOOD BIJILDING~i!TE. «S|«S4 Ifss.— Price wanted for Town Seotion 1171, well situated, fronting Ha velook Street Weit. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT RED.UCED RENTAL, DWELLING of Eight Rooms and Scull- ery, small Stable, etc., together with 2 Acres odd of land. Well situated, adjoin- ing the Presbyterian Manse and fronting Beach Road. The owner havimz left the district is the reason o{ the property being to Led, Apply to T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB A PPLIOATIONS are called for the XX. position of Secretary to the Aahbur- ton County Raoing Club. Particulars as to duties and salary can be obtained on application to the undersigned. Applica- tions to be addressed to thu Chairmau an ] left at the office of Mr Daviaon, West Street, not later than 4 p.m , on SATURDAY, the 22ad inst. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 10 147 Chairman. ASHB.URTQN CQUNTY COUNCIL. CLEARING ASHftURTON-RAKAJA*** ON Ist, 2nd, 3rcU '»n<Mth November, water will b* stitoji off all races m thab district, with the w;o|t>Uonof those supplied from Winohmore M«ifi, for the purpose of Occupiers thoroughly Qiojtfipg R«om blocked by reoent gales, l ' * ' By 9^aer. WILLIAM-BAXTER, County Engineer. Aibta;to», Ootobet J^ XQ9^ 1Q I{JQ



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURE^, ARE THE BEST •piOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHfR CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION CTVE* EVKKYWHEBE LAST SEASON. Orderß received by fTEtIUDI^INJPUI* UltOW., Limited., | DAVID THOMAS, THE IM.Z,. FAXtMJSRfe* CO.v»pjfißA.TiVE iJ SISOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, limited OR AjLBEHT ROBERTS, AGKNI', Ashburton, CANTEBBUEY FEOZBN MEAT AND DAIUY PBODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 8° F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW~~MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED ia my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE, mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follow., viz :-Chri«t- ohurch Sales on NOVEMBER 3, NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru Sales -DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. m l h *"n I re P reßenfced ab BO , TH PEACES, and shall be glad to reoeire consignments, which will have my personal Supervision. * ' Wool intended for me at Christchuroh Sales should be consigned to Canterbury .Sj id Company's Siding, Addington, account ]). Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. «^»»— (%\ — - MM Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortuightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season. ■ D. TH~O M A S, 0 187 ASHBURTON. DRESS AND FaSHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADE^, CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DRI3&9 GOODS IN GREAT VAR2KTY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Glove 3 and Corsets. 100 dozen Men's New Scarveß and Bows, lovely shades, 'Men's Shirts, O illara, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order from 70s. Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOK & OUTFITTER. /-\UR Stock consists of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, and at prices that cannot be beat ia tie tiade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the superintendence of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER, Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SCARVES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Etc. BOOT DEPARTMENT, W« would Specially direct your atttntiott to our Large fcjtock of L^die.-* ard Gentle- men's BOOTS AND BHOES of evtry deicrirtion, ana of really very superior makes m English, American, and C'o'onial. BOOTS MADE TO OBDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED, hy Firßt Class Workmen. W. SPABBOW, EAST t TKEEU'. m n



Public Notices, ashburton A. & P. ASSOCIATION. rnHR Time for taking Entriei for the JL Show is EX TKNDED to 6 p.m TO- MORKOVV (SATURDAY). VV. BIMPSON, 10 188 Secretary. Important Notice. OWIisG to extensive alterations and re- pairs to the premises, and to make room for the workmen, I hare decided to hold » CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, DRAPERY, & BOOI'S. The New Season's Goods are now m, and this is a first-class opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dresb for che coming holi- days. I have also instructed Mr F. E. BAILEY who is now m charge of the Crockery' Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, t,J MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS ARE ALL OP jTHE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 10 16 RAMBLER BIGYCLES. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- meat of the Neatest, Strongest, and most Comfortable Machinea m the market. THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Danlop Valveß, etc. 1 Cyclists and others are invited to cUI nnd inspect these machines. Terms and Prices Kasy for RAMBLERS 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. TjiOß RELIABLE MACHINES at Lowest Prices go to THIS Eclipse Cycle Wo<*ks, TANCRED STREET FOR the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eel ' pse Cyde Works. & First-class Modela to select from. « FOR Bicycles on the Easiest Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle W rks. -CdNQUJJaiJES IJNVIXUSiD. FOR th( rough Repairs »t Shortest Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR the best selection of Cycle Accessories, including Inflators, Bells, Saddles, Handle Bars, Grips, Pedals, Chains, Chain Wheels, Cranks, Lamps, Lubrioating and Burning Oils, Chain Lubricanb, etc, go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. i d ■£ P-i i-3 '§ ° § ;ph I b 8 pi . gj W I g MISS RICHARDSON, TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any dale. V Particulars may be obtained from M,r I ¥ f^°?*»» 'AsMiurtoo j or 1 Miw RiobMdiori, gbftil«4 Street, AlUq^oq, JQ 7^



Entertainments. OONCBRI, f\ DDFELI, OW 8' HALL, TO-NIGHT, FRIDAY, 21st instant, j (In aid of Borough School P,- z > Fund.) Admission— l/ 6 and 1/. Children half price. Doors open at 7 30. Commence at 8 pm. Tickets to be had at Mr H. M Jones' , 10 130 DAVID THOM AS. MR DAVID THOMAB (m ooi junction with Mes«ks H. Matson k Co, Christ church) His rroaived instructions from S. P. askix, J sq , TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION TO-MORROW. 1 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1 1898, I In Bullook'B Arcade, Ashburton, ; HIS FARM SITUATED IN THE SEAFIKLD DI6TRICOJ, (Jontaining 1059 Acres 1659 SUB-DIVIDED INTO I4t PADDOCKS, All of which Are well supplied with Wfttir from County witter races. 220 ACRES *™^ a Oat8 ' 1A A A CREB are m Ojkta and Barley, JL\J\J for Sheep Feed. QK ACRES m Rape and Turnipi, t/ Lr pub m with Manure. OfV^r ACRES sown down with Grass 0 I O and Clovers thu year. AAA A CRES were sown down with UUU Grass m 1896 and 1897. 1A A ACRES n °w being ploughed for IV/V Turnips. OK ACRES of Plantations, useful tJtJ and ornamental. BALANCE IN OLD PASTURE. Practically, there has been no cropping dono on this Farm during the last ten years. Improvements consist of comfortable six- roomed Dwelling, Dairy and Store-room, Wooished, Grain Store and Loft, Implement Shed, Six-stall Stable, Men's Hut, Large Fowl-house and Rud, >>heep Yards and Dip, Concrete Swimming Bath, Orchard, Vege- table and Flower Garden, all of which are irrigated. The Improvements are all m good order and oondi ion. The Fences are first-clasa, | and consist of gorae, stakea and wire. This Farm is within 14 miles of Ashburton and 12 miles of the new Belfast Freezing Works. The. Sale of this Farm offers an exceptional opportunity to anyone m search of firat-clnsa grazing country at a low price, Mb AaKiN having determined to Bell, being anxious to return to Western Australia. Inspection invited. Sale at 2 p.m. Terms at Sale. DAVID THOMAS ") Joint 10 38 H. MATSON & CO. j Agents CLEARING SALE OP BLACKSMITHS TOOLS, HORSE, TRAP AND SUNDRIES TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Exocutrix of tha late Mr John Taylor, Implement maker, Ashburton, 10 SELL BY AUCTION, as above, In the Shed adjoining the Bank of Austra- lasia, Tanored Street, Ashburton, A COMPLETE SKT OF BLACKSMITHS lOOLS. Bolts, Nuts, Swage Blooks, Vyces, Sinai { Tools, Boring Machine, Lirge Grind- stone, Emery Wheel Stand, Plough Setting Bed, Corcpran Windmill Extras, Bar lion and Steel Scrap Iron, Brass and Iron Castings, and a large number of Sundries. Also, Cream Pocy, very handsome and quiet— one of the nicest m the district ; with Kustio Cart and Harness ; all m good order. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 10 119 Auctioneer. ARCADE. TO-MORROW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1898. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc- tion! to sell on the above date, — IHornsby Combine, and Straw Elevatori Attached. All m good order. Bale at 1 o'clock. 10 122 D ; . THQMA^, Auqtioneev, MR D. Thomas will Sell by Public Auption at the Argide on TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, OO'XOBEK 22, Under Distress Warrant from th< Magistrate's Court,— 1 Walter A Wood's Single Apron Reaps l and Binder, Sale at 1 o'clock, ""~ D. THOMAS, 10 148 Auctioneer. SPLENDID ACCOMMODATION PADDOOK pR f ARMERB, KEAr'tHE HILLS. MARONAN ROAD, Cloie to Tinwald. EIRST-O^ASS LAHVi. MR D, THOMAS has received instruc- tions from Mrs B. Hahkh to Sell by Auction m the Arcade o^ SATp^DAY, OCTOBER 29, 4O ACRES of First-olass Land, well fenced and watered, veithip ope mile of Tinwald, fronting Maronan Road, being part of Reserve 350. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. DAVID THOMAS, 10 189 Ashburton AROAgE, THXJBSDAY,iOVEMBER 17 ' W ' MY Ne?b HQRSEFAIR will be hel on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 <H Auctioneer,



TO LET at Methven— A Cottage, suitable for a Bootmaker and Repairer or Barber. — Apply Mail Office. 10 190 WANTED— Empty 2!b and 41b Golden Syrup Tins ; must be clean. Apply Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton. DISSOLUTION of Partnership. — Our Cash Clearance Sale is now on, Having made substantial reduction* on the whole of our stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., we are now offering exceptional value.— Barreti Bros , " The Hall," East Street. BARRETT BROS, tender their sincere thanks for the support aocorded them by their numerons Customers. They beg to point out that as they are now m touch with some of the leading Horns manufacturers and importing direct, the}' aie m a position to give '• Sterling value." WE HAVE just opened up, ex Gothic, some specially imported lines m Prints, Satteen Stripes, Shiriings, Cretounes, Lace Curtains', Linoleums, Mats, Hearth Rugs, Straw Hats, etc, for the Spring trade. Marked off at Sale prices, they are tha right value,— Basrstt Bros. . WINDSOR Magazine for September; The Second Thoughts of an Idle I Fellow, The Christian — (cheap editions) ; A Master of Mysteries, The Blue Flag, Courtship and Chemicals, The Voyage of ihe Pulo Way, The Story of Sylvia, Life of Gladstone, 6d. Published prices for cash. — H. M. Jokes. Frledlander Bros., Limited. WEST STREET HOBSE MABtT TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER %%. 7Ut ESSRS FRIED.LANDER Bros., Ltu , _LY_l_ have received instructions from Mr Jambs Tasher, who is retiring from the butchering business, to soil at above, the following ; — A Light Trap and Saddle HORSES. 2 Butchers' Carts, complete ; Set of Trap Harness, Saddle aud Bridle. N.B. — Theße Horses have been used by Mr Tasker for his business, are thoroughly quiet, and can be recommended. Also, — On account of various Clients, — 3 PEDIGREE DRAUGHT MARES, Real good sorts. Pedigrees at sale 3 FIRST - OL&SS Three - year - old DRAUGHT GILDINGS. Splen- •-■ did workers and dad be thoroughly guaranteed]. : " A]9O, OTHER DRAUGHT & LIQHT HORSES, Sale at 13 3(3 p. m R. FRJEDLAND,ER, 10 129 Auctioneer. SAL,E OF TQWN PROPERTY. to-mo"rrow, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. 1898. T|/FESSRS FRIEdSA'NDER BROS., Ltd. IjlL have received instructions from Mrs A. J. Restell to sell by Public Auotion on jkbove date, at their Mart — The Property, containing HALF-ACRE, situated at the corner of Qavelock and William Streets, with WELL- BUILT HOUSfI and OUTHOUSES thereon The Grounds are laid out m Garden and Orchard, and it is nicely situated as a private residence, being within easy diat^nco from the centre of the town. ' Sale at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 13 A^ofcioijjeer TO-MORROW^ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. VALUABLE SUBURBAN LAND. 32 a o R s s a^ Divided into allotment* varying m area from sto 1? acres, origjnajly fr 9J thfe well known* ' « ** ' ' M cLEAN'S BLOCK, Neat the North Town Belt. The Property of Mr Gjcp.RGß GiDpiNfis THE Publio are reminded that the &* ]e of the above will take plaoe at the Aroada on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11. SO a.m n as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, IQ ltf Auctioneer.