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United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copy righ t Received Wakapuaka August 26. 9.5 a.m. Guabdian Office 9 33 am Lord Charles Beresford's Visit to China. LONDON, August 25 liord Charles Be esford rms started on W visit to China to report on 1h» prospects of British trade and com merce m ihe empire. He ako visi's the Emperor of Japan. The Southport. Election. Government newspaper?, comment ing on the Southport election, stale that Sir Leyland has many tenants m Sootbport whose leaseholds he promised to exchange for a more permanent tenure. The Canadian- American Con ference. Renter's correspondent wires from Quebec that the American Com missioners at the Conference for the settlement of the differences between America and Canada decline to discuss the question of reciprocity between the two countries m face of Canada's discriminatory tariff. The Conference will probab'y adjourn shortly for a prolonged period. JHard Lines for the Doctor. Vienna, August 25 Dr Sievking, the popular Dutch pianist, has been arrested at Ische, m Austria, for refusing to raise his hat to a priest who was carrying the host m the street. The Municipal Council provided money to pay for his bail.

THE WATER QUESTION.

The following letter from the member for Aahburton to the Chairman of the Long beach Road Board haß been handed to us for publicatioD for general information : — Wellington, 24ih August, 1898. Dear Sir,— Your telegram to the Premier as to the m justice supposed to be done by what you term clause 12a was sent no doubt owing to you not having the Bill itself before you. The Bill, as it left the House of Representatives, I now send to yon, and | clause 18 contains what is left of the amend ment introduced by supplementary order paper 12a. This clause was inserted to meet the necessities of the tettlera upon the Moeraki Downp, and as you will notice cannot be acted upon, either by them or any other settlers, except upon the written con- Bent of all the owners. As I ftcl sure that your Board have no desire to hurt the eettlers upon the Moeraki Downs, or to impede a Bill which is needed m the interests of irrigation, I would ask you, upon receipt of this explanation, to wire again to the firemier, and withdraw your opposition — r^ours truly, Edward G. Weight.— The Chairman of the Longbeach Road Board.

FOOTBALL.

Ashtarton v Geialdino.

The return football match between the Aehburton and Geraldine Clubs was played m the<Ashburton Domain on Thursday af.er ;Vnooii,^under most favorable circumstances. S(The weather was simply perfect, and the ground m excellent condition. The game resulted m a win for Geraldine by seven points — a penalty and potted goal — to three points, one try. The difference between the two teams is not m any way indicated by above score, as Ashburtou hai decidedly the heat of the game, keeping their opponent defending most cf the time. The local club played with their usual bad luck, and although they made come splendid attempts i at goals, none of them were successful. A great deal too much talking was indulged m by the players, this being especially notice able on the part of the visitors, who Bhowed very bail taste by continually questioning the referee's decisions. Footballers should remember that they can do no possible good by this talkincr, and it only robs the game of a good deal of its pleasantness. Play was commenced by E. Orr kicking off for Ash burton ; and 3eraldino returning, even play was witnessed for some time. Geral dine then attacked, and a free kick being awarded them for a breach of the rules on the part of Ashburtou, White Jaw kicked a good goal. Geraldine three points, Abli burton nil. On resuming, Aahburton attacked hard, N. Orr, McTigue and Hep. burn being very prominent, the former mak ing a fine run right through his opponents, only to be collared by the full back. Shortly after this, the local team was awarded a free kick, for Whitelaw laying on the ball, E. Orr missing an easy chance. Geraldine then pulled themselves together, and a strong rush by the forwards forced Ashburton. Even play followed, Ashburton slowly driving their opponents back into their own twenty -five, whet c Fred Fritchard, picking up smartly, scored for Ashburton. Hepburn failed to improve the try. Geraldine three points, Ashburton three points. Splendid passing by Lynßkey, MoTigue, and Orr, again had the visitors defending. F. Wilson marking, gave E. Orr an opportunity of placing a goal, and although both line umpires put up their flags, it was not allowed by the referee. The whistle now sounded half time. The second spell was very hardly iought out. From the start ABh burton put forth all their energy to score, the backs again and again getting within a few yards of the line, only the good collaring of the Geraldine back 8 stopping them from scoring. Alter being forced, the visitors rallied, and splendid play by their forwards put the local team m difficulties. Here, McKechnie, getting possession of the ball, potted a very clever goal. Geraldine seven, Ashburton three. Even play followed, till getting within the visitors' twenty-five, Ash burton were awarded, a penalty kick. E. Orr made a splendid attempt at goal, the ball falling just under the bar. Shortly after this the game ended, with the ball m neutral territory. Of the local backs, N. Orr, Wilson, McTigue and Lynskey, were the best. The last mentioned is a new arrival m Ashburton, and ia a decided acquisition to the club, his smart play being very much admired. N. Orr played with his usual dash, treating the spectators to some fine runß. Of the forwards Eric Orr was m splendid form, working Hkea Trojan, whilst Hepburn, Pritchard, and Wilkie played weli m the open. For Geraldine, O'Mal'ey, McKechnie and Whitelaw were the best of the backs, whilst the forwards worked hard to a man. Mr J. Wilson acted as referee, and Messrs Mclllroy and Hobbs officiated on the lines.

News m Brief

Cooper Bros.' new refreshment rooms will be open for visitors to-morrow,

Messrs Morrow, Baseett & Co. are now putting a lot of McCormick binders m running order for the coming season, and have m Mr Henry Kingham a man who can be relied on to give satisfaction;

Overheard m Spirit-laDd : "I'm much obliged to you, Frederick," observed Napo leon, " for your kindneßß m standing up for me the o'her night; I understand Welling ton called me a tin soldier, and y©u combated the idea." " Why, of course I did, my dear Bonaparte," replied Frederick. "If you'd been a tin soldier you'd have melted long before this m this climate."

"An Irishman," writes the author of a " Trip to Klondyke," m the current number of the Century, " who had crossed the summit of the paw, had had his goods packed over by Indians. 'And they did it chape, too,' aaid he. * How much did you pay ? ' someone enquired. ' I don'b know/ said be. 'Then how do you know it was qheap?' 'Ob, anything would be chape pTtjr tint pl»ce,' hp replied..' 1

THE ASfiBIiRTON fcrUAKDIAN ; PRIDAV, AUGUST 26, 1898





SAVE MONEY BY BUYING YOUR FLOUR FROM 'FLETCHER BROS, AND BAKING YOUR OWN BREAD. WE HAVE Reduced the Prine of BKST ROLLER FLOFR by S«5« pr ton, and are prepared to iti'b hi i 1 further tei uctiMts for ion lol«. Ktmtmbtr we are selling far belcw Mill V'ho'emle P/ice. * Great Reductions m Highest Test Kerosene. Great Reduotior,* m F.wl Netting, Bh«fp Netting, etc. Finest Cane Sugar sold kwer th >n any other Store m Aehbutioo, Uur iSags of Sugar Guaranteed over weight. OT Contractors and Large Consumers liberally dealt with. Standard Seeds. Standard Seeds. VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d Per Packet. FLOWER SEEDS, Icl Per Packet. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. From the best growers m North Canterbury and Oamaru. We have the following varieties m stock at present :— Beauty of Bath, Bree za's Prolific, Bath Kidneys, Brace, Beauty of Hebron, Eirly Vermonfcs, Flake Kidneys, Robin Adair, etc, etc. MANGOLD SEEDS -Mamoufch Long R(d, Golden Tankard, Yellow Globe, Golden Globe, etc. We have also m stock all varities of Turnip Seeds, Garden and Field Cariots, Brown Spanish Onion Seed, Gorse Seed, Cuprisaus Macroc*rpa, also Tree lucerne (the gteat drought resisting plant), and Paafalum DilitKtum (* very valuable hardy grass). FLETCHER BROS., ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCff. Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. Storekeepers and Hawkers allowed a very liberal discount. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uostume Cloths, Is 9d, 2s W, 2» 9i, bought to sell at Is, Is 3d, Is 9.1. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2s 3d, 2s lid, bought to pell at la 6d, h lid Black Cashmeres, Is 9d, bought to sell at ... .„ „. .„ lg 3d Blick and Colored Velveteens, 1e9.1, bought to sell at Is 4d LedieB 1 Macintoshes, all sizes, 22s 6 1,23a 6d, 25*6*1, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14b 6d, 15s 6d, 16s 61, bought to sell at ... 8s 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, sid, bought to sell at » 3£i Striped Turkish Towels, 10£ d, bought to sell at _ .... ... M 6£d Union Shirtings, la, bought to sell at ... .... . 7£d Boxes of t 2.dozen Safety Pine/.4£d, bought to sell at ... ... — 3d JN Conjunction with the above Special Prices we offer to make (m our beat style and finish) Costumes from Cloth speciallydesigned for Coat and Skirt, for 3O§ complete. (o) — MITCHELL & TURNER. TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOB ONE MONTH, «• 'THE SAJL/Ei IS NOW OJN ■«* THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ISINOW HOLDING THE GREATEST iOOT SALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! T'HR Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under COST PRIOE :— Ladiea' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Ladie?, Pretty Glace Strap WalkiDg Ladies' Lasting Slippers 2/11 Shoes 4/11 Children's Pattnt Straps (4 to 6, Men's Kip Boots {T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3'9*nd4/6 Nails) ... 8/11 Ladies' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps ._ ... from Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. & H. Men's Bluchers only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers „ 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/. LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only Ss 11<J. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW" BUT WE LEAD. <UJ* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best «gT REMEMBER \ THE ZKyVL.iLTNOIA. BOOL' STOKE is now Slaughtering tha Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury. Thia is the sort of Sale that makes the Mothers Smil? COME EAJtLY I\D AVOID TUB « Hl»Ii! Don v t Forgeb the Addrees— JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCBED BTRKKT, ASHBURTOS



1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d. Flower Seeds Id. $AU the latest novelties for the season. TEA. TEA. TEA. . OUR CiaEBR^TED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is -fcoknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have2»lso m stock a First-class BROKEN ORANGE PiLKOE CEYLON TEA which cannot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VERY LOW PRICES. Plough Sharps, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils always m slock. Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamel ware. Splendid value m Outlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc, cheapest house m ashburton for groceries, crockery, ;and hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Poßb promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROOEES AND IBONMONGKHS, WINE AND SPIBIT I ;mkkohants, MABKET HOUSE, BURNETT STBEET^ASHBDBTO!*. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST -rpOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHE3R CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FRIEDLAMDER BIIOH., Lhnitec!., DAVID THOMAS, THIS JN.Sf.. FABMEBS CO-t >JPJbiJRA.TrV"fQ A SSSSOOIA'JLIOTV OF CAWTK«B LHRY, Limited., or AJUISKSJRT rtOlJJSlfc'A'S?', AGrlf.lNl', CANTEBBUHY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUOE .B.XPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. NICOLL BROIHERS. , THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM- ~ — — — — ' PAN Y^Limit. d. JNICOIL xsrotJiers, Islington frefzing wobks [H. F. Kicoll] [L. A. Nicoll -vlit a ]^[TTI3T7'Q AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. HXxVIN KJ ±\l^^» 3HAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. y-, SPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur \2j tips, Kape, and any other crop, and CENTRAL AUCTION EO MS to suit any description of soil. EAST STREET, A^HBURTJN. G RE ATL V^^ O ™ DD ' JTION WEEKLY S4.LES OF satisfaction given evkrvwherb. riATTT I? DT/^Q &t T>OrTT TRY < NJCOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties of OAllliiii, ±iCjb& rUULIHI, this Celebrated Fertiliser. Prices ou jppli In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Fnt ranee cation. Allowance made for quantities, by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Letters will receive prompt attention. Alaoof Merchandise, Furniture, and Pro- ___ - sl^- v - r - ZT~" ___. duce, iaoac Rooms EVERY SATUR- ISJTr^OT T , T^T^O^l DAY, oemmencing at 12 o'c'.ook noon. ±S\ -L.\J \J S-J J~u -LJ_l_tV_/k-7* 5 CLEARING SALES conducted m any part DISTI IGE AGENT-5. of the District at lowest current rates. g J2B ADVANCES made on goods placed m our bauda for absolute sale. THE AUSTRALIAN GRAIN BOUGHT "AND SOLD ON COM- WIDOW S' FUND MISSION. LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIEIY, Limited. We shall be pleased to receive samples from !~T* farmers who have parcels for disposal. Ratablishedjn 1871 . A SEED DEPART^ikT will be a special i^&fj?* ~ feature of our Business. We have on Annual Kovenue ... 4,^10,000 hand mHE ONLY LIFE OFFICE m N.Z „._ „_, . -,^ V » T ,~ /- -n-r.T-\f>i -A. th&b Attaches to Policies the Condi- NBW SEASON'S SEEDS ftion of Non-Forfeiture and Absolute _ . . Exempiion From Payment of Premiums, _ ,  _ Comprising-- while the assured is either temporarily or Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- permanen tly incapacitated through any kind grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New £ f i |, neß9? acci(Jenfc or men tal disorder. Season's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- Example.— lf a man aged 30 effected an gels, Cat rots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by aßßUrftnce o f £500, with profits, payable at Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard 6Q or p revloUß death, and he became per- Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— Society would not charge any further pre- The Christchurch Meat Company Limited, miums, bub would pay the £500 with profits Milburn Lime and Cement Company m full, without deduction?, upon the mem- Limited, ber attaining the age of 60, or at his pre- Little's Sheep Dip. vious death. Miarplin and Co., Sfaveley Saw Milta The Insurance and Banking Record says : Ridley's Reliable Teas. — The new policy is one ot the most im- Traveller Bicycles. portant and valuable brought out for many years. Call or write for prospectus. FIRE, LIFB, & MARINE INSURANCE Rlc-KS EFFECTED. Local Directors— Wm Chryßtall, Esq , Chairman; A. i&. G. Rhodes, Esq. : Wm. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED Recce, E*q. " . , m  . Head Office f<>r N.Z —6 CUSTOMHOUSE We havo various sums of Trust Monica, Q Wellington ;C. J. Fowler, Resident ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Secreta?y . (j. j. Owen, District Secretary, freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. J ' „ „ 2 v Offices— Corner Higu and Hereford Farms, House Properties, and Building Streets, Christchurch^ Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. WAwn » o .;j OB t An . H . We invite those wishing to dispoae of their W. H. WARD, Reaidont Agent, properties to communicate with us. 8 178 Ashburton. SPECIAL SALE ISLINGTON MANURES EarthenW G a [-: a Glm > d Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnip «, wfillla* Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any ■ description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION U*™' 8 IAKEN ""> !"«■"'•« '•"ly satisfaS™ evlry where -»" ied h > MR B - n -» ta I '« ored Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this Street, we are HOLDING A SPECIAL celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. SALE, as above. Letters will receive prompt attention. ' Being heavily over-Btocked m these Goods, NICOLL BROS., > MSTBIOT AGENTS ™«— «*»'•'» ""*«■ ) as we rrquire the space for other lines. » JTi^^EZiTCIiS Pont miss this chanca to Becure Fitßt * ■ FRE_EZERS. "" G °°"" - &v °™ """ , JIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on THB SALE FOR THREE their own account can book space at any WEEKS ONLY. time'to suit their own convenience, by com ~~ „ , municatingwithus. CARSON & CO., 1 NICOLL BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, DISTRICT AGENTS, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthen- ware, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Ljwitjsp, 8 39 TANORED STREET, 8139 Albburton



' NICOLL BROS. , H. F. NICOLL. L. A. NICOLL. NICOLL BEOS. CEKTttAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET. i i TT7E hove the pleasure to announce that having made satisfactory arrongftnents with Messrs T. Bullock *nd David Thomas, we have decided bo hold WEEKLY AUCTION SALES or CATTLE, PIGS AND POULTRY, EVERY SATURDAY AT 12 NOON, i m the Yards at the rear of our premises, and adjoining the Arcade. Encranoe from Tanored Street, by right-of-way at rear of Union Bank' ENTRIES INVITED FOR NEXT SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. v Sale at twelve noon. JOHN R. BLAND, 8 130 Auctioneer. NICOLL BEOTHERS, CENTRAL AUCIION ROOMS, EAST STREET. FOR SALE BY AUCTION. SATUHDAY,~AUttUST 27 WE have received instructions to soli by public auction, at our Saleroom?, East Street-, on Saturday, 27ih inst., iho following special lines— q NEW BICYCLES, Dunlop Tyreo 2 SECOND-HAND BICYCLES, iv first cla3B order. K(\ CASES APPLE-, eating and cook- t)\J ing, well graded and sound. ALSO, SPECIAL ENTi-.IES DRAPi'JKY, CLOTHING, FURNIIURE IRONMONGERY, SADMLERY, CHICK.WHEAT, POTATOES, PRODUCE, & SUNDRIES. Please Note — Sale of the above will com- 7i once immediately on conclusion of our Kildoor live stock sale on Saturday nexr, August 27. J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. NICOLL BROS., 3 18 L Auctioneers and Agents. JNICOLLBBOS., CENTRAL AUCIION ROOMS, East Street. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. • FOR SALE I$Y AUCTION. SATUEDAyTaUGUST 27. WE Have received instructions to Bell by Auction a splendid assortment of NEW AND SKCOND-HAND JEWELLERY & CUTLERY, on Account of Messrs Rowlands & Co., late of George Street, Dunediu, WITHOUT RESERVE. Full particulars of sale m Friday and Saturday's papers. 8 IS7 >_'.■'_ _ . ■■——»—■—— — ■—^ UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD PUBLIC NO. ICE. ALL Outstanding Rates unpaid on August 29 will be SUED FOR without further notice. By order, 8 139 JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. rTIHE Adjourned Annual General Meeting I of Ratepayers m the Longbeach Road District will be held m the Arcade Chambers on SATURDAY, August 27, 1898, at 12 noon. Business : To receive report and balance sheet and consider the amended clauses m the proposed Water Supply Act. 8 189 1.0.0.F L , M.U. fTIHE nrxb Lodge Meeting will be held on X MONDAY, August 29, on account of the Hall being engaged for Friday, 26th. B. BAKER, N.G. 8 191 C CAMPBELL, P.S. WANTED KNOWN- Ladie 9 ' Hose 1 Fur Top Kid Gloves Is lid, Towels 4£d, Art Muslin Is lid dozen, Dress Tweeds 9d to Is 3d all wool, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets Is 9d, at A. Orr's Sale. WANTED KNOWN~soLadieß' jackets from 7s 9d, 40 Ladies' Capes 8s lid to 255, all about half usual price, at A. Orb's Cheap Sale. WANTED KNOWN— White Quilts 4a lid, Flannelettes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4s 6 ', 5s 93 per dozeD, Ladies' Fall Nets, all colors, half price, Blankets 8s lid, Fur Boas ab one-third the usual price at Onu's Sale. XTT7" ANTED KNOWN— Ladies' Milliner j TT at a great reduction, Ladieß' Under- clothing at tremendous reductions, Silks, Gimp Trimmings at your own price at A. Orb's Sale; Wanted Known— f*f\ DOZEN Washing Darby Scarves'' OvJ 6d each or 5 for 2a. (\ f? DOZEN Silk Derby Scarves Is, 3 for \j O 2a, usual price 2s 6d each. QfV DOZEN Silk Bows, latest Styles la O\J 6d or 3 for 43. usual price 2s 6d each Q DOZ EN Scotch Wool Socks, 3 for 4 j, fy O usual price 2s 6d per pair. | £\f\ DOZEN Full Sized Handkerchiefs JL&\) 4 for Is, worth 9d each. A. ORB/S SALE iiOZIK 'JTJKiV 1« li€>mt



Wanted. J WANTISD To Let— House with tr-vr room?, Kavelock street west. Appiv Mrs Turton. 8 213 TEMPL-R HALL, To-nißht, 7 30. L'\st _ _ Nigh' of E. Fwinerd, KvancelUt. Mission Sul-ject: " Six Crowns." 8 210 LOST — Bottom part of Searchlight Bicycle Lamp. Finder please return to Max Fkiedi-ander. 8 207. WANTKD, by the middle «f September, a Good Geceral Servant. Apply Mrs John Orb, Alford Forest Road. 8 203 WANTED to Rent, with a purchasing clmm, a Fellmongery and Wool .Scouring Woiks, or a place suitable for Bame, near A'hburfon. Apply by letter, stating full partioulars, to X Y.Z., Office of this paper. 8 205 WANTED Known— Great reductions. Flour reduced 303 per ton, Bran reduced 1* per bag, Pollard reduced Is 61 per bug, Kerosene reduced Is 6 i per case, tea reduced 3d per lb.— John Orb & Co 8 201 ANTED Known— Flour reduced £1 5s per ton ; also startling reductions m Kerosene, Wire Netting, etc ,at Flbtcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. BE SURE and Buy your Seed Potatoes, Vegetable Seeds, etc., from Flbtchbb Bhos., and so ensure a good yield. SCHOOL Books for all Standards. Special value m 6d Exercise Books ; 3000 12-inch Kulers, id each. All School Books at published prices for cash. Excep- tional value m Stationery and Account Books, Acdemy Pictureß. — H. M. Jones. FOR BALB, Cheap— Strong Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 Entertainments. /"ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. * Under the Management of Mr M. B. Curtis, POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. TO-NIGHT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26. THE GREAT UNAPPROACHABLE ~" JUiLIN JLJ2J Dp-to-dato, f , AIDED BY MDIiLE, EDMUINDA AND HIS FIRST-CLASS COMPANY OF PLAYERS. THE UNAPPROACHABLE MAGICIAN p THE ORIENTAL ILLUSIONIST t THE WIZARD OF MYSTERY THE FUN PROVOKER OF THE AGE IN JEW The Marvellous Bicyclist. ft Thh Fate of Mme. Sans Gene ALL she Beggar's Dream Nanko, An Asiatic Miracle IV JEW The Wonder Karmos. Front seats 3s, Stalls 2a, Pit Is. Plan of reserved seats at H. M. Jokes 8 170 J. E. PBrHER'CK. n |>M MM^ W „ ,— o Friedlanaer Bros., Limit* d. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1898. 8 500 ACRE 500 j FARM AT SHERWOOD. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have beon favored with iuslrucUons frum Mr Henry Butterick (who has pur- chased another properly) to yell by Aucion ou above date, at their West Street Mart, HIS FARM OF 500 ACRES, BEING i PART OF SHERWOOD ESTATE. j Una land is m Ihe following state of i cultivation : — 10i) acres are m wheat, 20 acres m Oats, and the balance laid down m grass from one to three years. There is a ° five-roomed Houso and eight-horse Stable ° with Lean-to. The farm is divided into six paddocks, and is well watered by County races. Full particulars at Sale— at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 8 74 Auctioneer. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. SATURDAYrAUGU&T 27. ; WE have received instructions to seH as j above, without reserve, a conti actor's plant, consisting of — ff Draught MARES and GELDINGS. I TRAP MARE; I Whitechapel Cart, Farm Dray, Double Furrow Plough, Single Furrow Plough, 5 ' leaf Harrows, Cambridge Roller, 2 Sheep ' Feeders, Spring Trap and Harness, Covers, Swingletraes, and Sundries. Sale at 12 30 o'clock. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 8 166 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. """ WEST STREET HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 8 6*7 Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. FTIHE Friends of Mr Edward Maiiood I are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife Ada, will move from his residence on SUNDAY, the 28th inst, at 2.30 pm., for the Aehburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 211 Undertakers. 1.0.0. F., M.U. ■ FTIHE Members of the Loyal Ashburton JL Lodga are requested to meet at the Lodge room at 2 p.m. on SUNDAY, August 28, for the purpose of attending the Funeral of Bro. Mauood's late wife. B. BAKER, N.G. 8 215 C. CAMPBELL, P.B. PUBLIC NOTICE. A MEETING of those interested m opening up a Road on the Railway Reserve from Flemington Road to Toi, will be held m the Flemington School on THURSDAY, September 1, at 8 p.m. t 8 209 Read This. IF YOU WANT a Hot Pie, with a Cup of Tea or Coffee, don't forget to call at COOPER BROS.' NE.W REFRESHMENT RQOMS. Kut. Street, §214



Messrs Nicoll Bros, have received ex- cellent entries for their first sale, which ttikes place at their rooms, Faab Street, to- morrow. Their yard*, at the rear of the auction rooma hava been refitted, and roomy. rriDe pens have been built. The produce e.p^rtmeotshowsa large entry of superior Ire aloes, crass seed, chick wheat, and 1 sundries, while a firm of Dunedm jewellers are Felling an assortment of gold and silver watches, chains, bracelets, cutlery, etc , without reserve, ™d this facial entry shou-d attract a ready audienco and a ready . e*'.e. Pi-ions hhould be all m favor of the buyer*. A grand line of apples ia also to be offered. aaag-rrm^* Town Edition. THE CREEK QUESTION. There are the makings of a very pretty Supreme Court case now developling up at the intake of the mill race. On Wednesday last, obedient to orderß from the County Council, the engineer's staff shut off the supply from the mill race, and the creek was dry m a very short; time. On Thursday, men were sent up by the millowners to undo the work done by the Council's men, and the water flowed again. But a strong contingent of men went up to-day again and blockaded the channel once more, so that when we went to press the County Coun C j] " held the fort," though ib was understood the mill party would make another attack this evening. How long the see-sawing is likely to go on, of course, cannot bepredicted* but that a settlement of the question must be Bought m the Supreme Court seems inevit- able. _ Synopsis of New Advhbtisementb. Mrs Turton— House to Let E Swinerd— -Templar Hall, to-night Lost— Part of bicycle lamp Cooper Bros — Notice re Refreshments Baker Bros— Funeral notice Notice — Re opening of road at Fleminglon 1.00. F., M.I- Notice to Lodge members Tenders wanted for building cottage Public Tcustee — Notice re estate John Henry Allan Holloway/s Ointment and Pills— " Cruel only to be kind." — Much unneces- sary suffering is inflicted under the above excuse. If one is not very well, feels out of sorts, has a touch of the bile, and experiences an unpleasant giddiness, one ie immediately told to take some disagreeable medicine. It ia kindness m the guise of cruelty we are told. Ab a matter of fact disagreeable medicines are no longer necessary. Hollo- W6>y'B Pilia and Ointment — the world- famed remedies — will soon put one right, and, moreover, they are pleasant and agreeable restoratives to health. Thousands can attest this, thousands have attested ife. For disorders of the stomach and liver, take the Pills ; and uee the Ointment for gout, lumbago, rheumatism, Sec. MAIL .NOTICES. The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned places as follows : — Corrected to August 1, 1898. Bumham and Dunsandel, daily 3,15 pm Chertßey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... .- 630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 3 15p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgia, Wakanui, and River - side, daily ... .„ 6 30 am Seaview, Seaficld, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wacerton, Ash- ton, Longbeach, and FlemingtoD, daily ... 3 *^ pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday. . . . 10 30 am Higbbank, daily.. .. 630 am Peel Forest, Tueßday, Thurs- day, Saturday 10 30 am Mount Somera, Springburn, Stareley, Alford Forest, daily .»  ... 4 pm Winchmore, Greenstreefc, Ash- burton Forks, Doris, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm E<tfing, Rangitata, daily ... 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily . . ... •• 30 pm Letters contamg anything of value snould be registered. In the matter of the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being, and m the matter of the estate of John Henby Allan, late of Winchmore, m the Provincial District of Canterbury, farmer, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send m to A. A. Fooks, Fsq , the Agent of the Public Trustee, Ashburton, and m writing, on or before the 11th day of November, 1895, full particulars of such claims, giving the items and amounts of the same ; and the Public Trustee, will at the said time or as s-oon thereafter as conveniently may be, distribute the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims which the Public Trustee shall have then had notice, and according to the priorities given by the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being to suoh c-aiins as between themselves respectively. I Printed forma for the purpose can ba ob- tained from any of the Agents of this Office. AH moneys payable to to the above estate m*y be lodged to the credib of the Public Trustee's Account at any Postal Money- Order Office, or paid to A. A. FOOKS, ESQ , The Agent of the Public Trustee, Ashburton. JAMES C. MARTIN, Publio Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, August 24, 1898. 8 212 TENDERS. nnENDERS are invited for Building a _L Four-roomed Cottage. Apply at this Office. Plans and Specifications may be seen ab Mail Office, Burnett Street. Tenders •'ose on August 3, at 5 p.m. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. * 8 208 'iuyany offfie/m/fefiom> 1 //?s/sf on MywtiL-A ITfeyarepiirednrfwMmme I r/^ehst money ana - I experience c&p ow- \£araesfsafeff?/ftisf/was&. HfrifflLß BY ALL GROCERS m