THE MAINE DISASTER.

A Panic m Wall Street. Preu Association— -By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 26, 10.23 a.m., Guardiak Offioe, 10 55 a.m. New York, February 25 Anxiety has been caused m New York by the report of a fresh discovery that the disaster to the warship Maine w»8 caused by the explosion of a torpedo or mine. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 26, 10 32 a m» Guardian Office 10 40 a.m. In oonsequenoe of the disquieting rumors m referenoa to the Maine disßtter a panic prevailed m Wall street to-day. Stocks fell twelve points. The Government officials still believe that the disaster was accidental.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Prou Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka February 26, 11. 12 a.m . Guardian Office, 11 30 a.m. Pakis, February 25 In the Chamber of Deputies M. Melme said it was neoeasary that the Dreyfus agitation should cease m the interests alike of the army and of the publio pence. A vote of confidence m the Ministry was carried by 416 to 41. A socialist member speaking to the motion of confidence condemned " the terrorism of the sabre." He said it was Boulangism without Boulanger. Mr Meline admitted that the Generals had gone too far, but said that external sectarianism mnst cease or the age of intolerance would return. M. Zola and Perrieux intend to Appeal against their sentences. German and .Austrian newspapers commenting on the Zola trial condemn the verdict and predict that the fanaticism aroused m connection there with will re-act upon the French republic. The Russian press laments the result of the trial aßa blow to civilization. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 26, 1.21 p.m., Guardian Office 2.20 p.m. Professor Grimaux, who during the recent trial swore that Billot asked the Cabinet to dismiss him because he signed a memorial expressing belief m tbe illegality of Dreyfus' sentence has been dismissed from bis professorship at the Ecole Poly technique. Other witnesses who gave evidence m favor of Zola have also been punished,

The Atmospheric Gas Company Swindle.

Prets Association — By Electric Telegraph. — Received Wakapuapa Feb. 26, 9 52 a.m., Gvabdiak Office 10.15 a.m. Sydney, February 26 At a meeting of the Atmospheric Gaa Company, Mr Garrand presiding, gave the history of the company up to the time of the disappearance of Lee and Elliot till when the promoters had every confidence m the bona fides of the invention and the inventors. He stated that the absconders took away about £1800 of the shareholders' money and there was a moral right that £50 should be refunded to JS'ew Zealand. The meeting passed a motion of confi dence m the directors and authorised them to use the funds m hand for bringing back the absconders. It was incidentally mentioned thab there were *t least two others against whom pro ceedings would probably be taken. It was decided that a syndicate of share holders should take up one one pound contributing share for each original share.

The Uskab Outrages.

Received Wakapuaka, Feb. 26, 2.21 p.m., Guabdian office 2.30 p.m. Constantinople, February 25

The Commission appointed by the Sultan to enquire into the recent out rages at ÜBkub, released 127 persons, who were arrested m connection With the affair. The Commissioners deny that prisoners were tortured.

The Russell Case.

(To-day's Lytielton limes.)

The young woman Kate Scott, upon | whom Dr Russell has been charged with performing an illegal operation, died this morning, at her father's house. The improve ment which had led to hopes of her recovery did not continue, and on Thursday she had a fit of unconsciousness, Yesterday she •gain became unponspiouß, and though she rallied, she fell into unconsciousness about 0 p m., and sank rapidly. She was attended by Dr De Reogi, and m the evening Dr Btewart, who has also been attending her with Dr De Renzi, was called m, but all efforts to save her life were unavailing. Dr Russell will appear on remand at the Magistrate's Court this morning, bub ib is understood that a further adjournment will be asked for. Christohueoh, February 26 At the S.M. Court this morning Charles James Russell wae charged with performing •n illegal operation. Counsel for the Crown said the woman on whom the operation had been performed had died, and the matter had consequently aißumed a much graver ajpeob than before. Accused was remanded until Saturday, March 5, but the Magistrate would not giant bail. An inquest takes place this afternoon, when the jury will be sworn, and after viewing the body an Adjournment will be made to await the result of the post inotte'm examination.

THE CHARGE AGAINST A MAORI TOHUNGA.

35- Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Gisbobne, February 25. The investigation into the charge of murder against FaneriTarewera was resumed this morning, when the medical evidence was taken. Dr Laing expressed the opinion that the treatment to which Kapu said he had been subjected, would accelerate death. Xa no case would pressure be advisable. It Would' pause pain and mi&ht rupture certain intestinal vessels. He' approved of the diet laid to have been giyen. The case was ad joarned until Monday.

We are pleased to hear that the lad W. Simpson who met with an accident at Dromore (whilst playing quqits a few days ago), is fa ft reooyering. Had it pot been fpr fchb prompt attention on the part of the schoolmaster the oonsequences might have bean serious. The Primitive Methodiafc sale of work m the Orange Hall was opened last evening by tbe Mayor, rjid was well attended, In the course of the evening lolos were given by members of the choir, and other items of a good programme were gone through. The stalls are replete with nice things both ornamental and useful, and tbe work nflfe"** ti vi exoenent quality and far from exorbi tant m price, Tbe produce stall under Mrs Gee' s charge is very well furnished. DDhe hall will be open again to-night, when •n exoellent mmjo»l program** will bs

Heat Waves and Busk Fire

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph*- Copyright. Melbourne, February 26 The weather is excessively hot. The townships of Panmure and Oudgee are m a critical state owing to bush fires. The Barrutn River saw prills have been destroyed, the damage \ amounting to £4000. Hobart, February 25 The thermometer showed lOldeg m the shade to-day. Fires are again raging m the Huon district, ■

CRICKET.

THE FINA L TEST MATCH.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, February 26. The weather is bright and warm for the final test, match which begins to-day. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 26, 2.32 p.m., Guardian Office 2.55 p.m. Sydney, February 26. Stoddart, Board and Iredale are standing out of the test match. McLaren won the toss and decided to bat. Latest, Reoeived 3 25 p m. No wiokets for 62, McLaren 42, Wain. Wright 18. >•

OTAGO v. CANTERBURY.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Ohristohuboh, February 25. The annual interproviucial match bagan to-day. Canterbury obtained a lead of 29 on the first innings, but Olaeo m their second innings have Boored 104 for four wioketa. The following are the noorea :— Otago— first innings— J Baker 4, 0 Broad 5,A Kinvig 8, A Clark 26, F G Liggins 19, A Dowues 2, G 6 Austin 0, W Webb 0, J Hope 2, M H Haydon 4, J T Hark ness nofe out 1, extraß 3— total 74. Pearse took fonr wiokets for 25 runs, Wilding four for 10, and D Reese one for 36.

Canterbury— first innings— L T Cobcrof 1 5, C Boxshall 25, D Reese 2, E A Ridley 0, T W Reese 15, W Pearce 8, F Wilding 12, A Sims not out 13, C Clark 0, J D Lawrence 4, E Bates 7, extras 14— total 103. Downee took sevan wickets for 53 runs, and Hope 3 for 15.

Otago — second innings— J Baker 8, W Webb 18, A Kinvig not out 38, A Clark 20, F C Liggins 2, A Dowues not out 15, extras 3— total for four wicketß 104.

Ohristohuboh, February 26 The Otago-Canterbury cricket match was resumed to-day. Ab two o'clock, m the second innings Otago had 159 runs for the loss of six wiokets.

2 52 p.m. Otago are all out for 183 runs.

The following, of local interest, ie taken from the first draft of stations as read at the Weßleyan Conference, Dunedin, on Friday : —North Shore, Rev. Luxford ; Manukau, Rev. S. Lawry ; Cambridge, Rev. F. W. Isitt ; Sandon, Rev. Abernethy ; Hutt, Rev, Gray ; Masterton, Rev Smailey ; Napier, Rev. Parsonson ; Hastings, Rev. Martin ; Blenheim, Rev. Keall ; Chrifltchuroh, Rev. M'Nicoll ; Woolston, Rev. ' Newbold ; Lyttelton, Rev. Murray; Kaiapoi, Rev. Fairolough ; Oxford, Rev. R. J. Murray ; Ashburton, Rev. Taylor; Willowby, Rev. Mather; Port Chalmers, Rev. Standage ; Invercargill, Rev. Buttle. The Rev. L. M. Isitt has been attached to the Canterbury district without pastoral charge.

THE AgHBORTO» SAIL I SATOBDA?, FRBRtJAR? 26, 1898.



„..,. Busing^ l?dH6e§ NO T.I CE ■« """"^•0! ' ■ THIS SPACE RESERVED FOB FLETCHER BROS. NEW ADVERTISEMENT. FLETCHER BROS., CASH [SUPPLY STORES, [EastJStreet, Ash barton, and Bigh Street, C hmtchurch- *'°-*°*V* - Telephone.2* i - NOTICE OF REMOVAL. SPARROW jgEGS.to.notifjlthvt hehas REMOVED to Premises lately occupied by MESSRS L.JF. AFDREWIS & G. J. NEILL. Friedlaude.''s Corner, EAST S^T RlaE T . IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I McDonald &~Mcdiaemid's /^REAT ANNUAL CI^EAJaXINO SALE COMMENCES ON Thursday, February io, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ' TILL We inaugurated the Annual Reductions, for which we have gained auoh a name m the Aohburton County, nothing like the GENUINE BARGAINS m first- class BOOTS AND SHOES had ever been known. Thiß 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will surpass all our pieviouß efforts. It is highly improbable that equal value can be got elsewhere, and it iB certainly impossible tot thoße who are not manufacturine as we do to sell at such prices. «®" REMEMBER This is onr ANNUAL CLEARiNG SALE. Come Early and Secure the Bargains, as they are sure to go rapidly. ForJPrices see circulars. McDonald ~&~ Mcdi armid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON N.B. — All Orders and^Repaire during gale at Reduced Rates. 2 tMmJBrBTO ' tM - CORNSAOKST TTjT E ARE BUYERS HEAVYWEIGHT W E AUE NOW L^J>ING, ex OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. TT — •■"■ " CEATSNATR n FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] vjm**w*i***« • ■ — ■» Our this Season's Supply ol ITfE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASSJ . IQAA "RAiTTFd OATS COCKSFOOT 1/4UU 11 A I iViFi BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. or FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT __ __„ COENSACIS, M ASSBY-HARRIS WHEEL Which we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald TO THE FRONT. . .. ■ _ or Lyndhurst Stores, at A DAY'S WINS. AT the Dunediu Cycling Club's 4;S 7y^d. Meeting on Saturday, MA.SSKY- ' HARRIS WHEELS Scored m Heats a^d Finals^ TWELVE FIRSTS SEVEN SECONDS Farmerß wUI n ° d ° Ubt appre ° iftte FOUR THIRDS ♦ our keeping prices of their require* Including the CHAMPIONSHIP OF A,". _ ,". . t . T - L , OTAGO (won by Ted Reynolds, with xnents down by giving ng their Liberal Alf Maxwell second), and the WHEEL RACE (won by Support. A. Ealstob). Inspection of Our Wheel* Invited. rn,rr\t a hinrn n nn O ■ TmTimi iv M r M « FRIEDLANDER BROS, FRIBPLANPER BROS., Limited i LIMITEP.



1 1 John Orr k Co. PRO- -" ' sub- ir to have from :e of i, to DHE !8q John Orr & 00. fui, »nui into vitli and ide. • a FURTHER •ap- and wly S REDUCTIONS, D AS UNDER.— lb- ell rat s FLOUR, £ FLOUR, ie- he - TEA, TEA. SUGAR, BUGAR, KEROSENE, 3 KEROSENE, 1 POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. CURRANTS f a COLONIAL AND ENGLISH CANDLES. } ROCK SALT, iSAGO, RICE, TAPIOCA, SALMON, 3 TINNED FISH, COCOA, COFFEE, ! COKNFLOUJB. i 7■ ' ' I I \ FOR THE > I GLASS JARS, ! « ! MASON'S SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMEL AND BRASS c PRESERVING PANS, s g i HARDWARE. 1- e WIRE NETTING, SAUCEPANS! d c KETTLES, ENAMELWARE, RANGES, ,c REGISTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES, o CUTLERY, WRINGERS, MANGLES, d I BEDBTEADS, GORSE KNIVES, ETO. We hold by| far the Largest Stocks m Ashburton, and are "aellingl^bir far the cheapest, a John Qvr & Co* 8.9. 1 ■



_ Hanmer and Grave 9. Ti IMPORTANT SALE OF BOn WAKANUI AND OTHER FARM ] ON> I'ERTY, admirably adapted for - division into small farms, being nea ace the town of Ashburton. S* IVTESSRS HANMER & GRAVES a -LVX been favored with instructions i Mr Andrew Letham, m oonaequenc his having bought the Sherwood Estate » SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT 1 ' J ARCADE, ill I (By kind permission of David Thomas, f ni- 1 on r SATURDAY, MARCH i IS HIS FREEHOLD FARM AT WAKAN ?» I comprising— of IOQO ACRES « adjoiuing the Waki y> I 4O«/ Mill Property, subdivided i id } nine paddocks, well watered (v er j a registered free water right), oe I bounded on all sides by good rot Bt> I The Buildings consist of a substantii I built eight-roomed House with Dairy I joining, six -stalled Stable, Store and Tr I house, eto. The farm is m grand heart, i j with the exception of forty-five acres nei ( J laid down, is ail ready for a orop of whe I There is also an orchard of one and a quar 3 I aore, well Btooked with ohoice fruit treee j full bearing, d j ALSoI- - I HIS FREEHOLD FARM, SITUATE! r I AT-, ELGIN, comprising — I QQO A°. RES » TWO ROODS, si JOO/w divided into five paddooks, w j watered, and all fences are m fii j class order. 9 I There is a well-built four-roomed cotta I on this property and a u four-atalled stat I with loose box. I The Auctioneers have much pleasure I drawing the attention of intending pi I ohasers of farm lands to this sale, 'the Horn I stead Farm bding one of the choicest m ti well known Wakanui district, lhe properties will be Bold together jeparately. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Terms at Sale, or from I HANMER AND GRAVES, JOHN R. BLAND, £ 123 Auctioneer. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE. ' In the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES m conjunction with Messrs Fribi lander Bros., Limited, are instructed b the Trustees m the EBtate of the late M Jambs Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THE FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTOB ON FRIDAY, APKIL 1, 1898, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KtfOWN AS FERNEYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos 7871, 7872, 7873 and 17,131, comprising — lAA ACRES OF FIRS I. 1 CLASS JL t7 v/ LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property oonsist o a cmfortable' EIGHT- ROOM ED HOUSE (mem c J for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables Loo*eboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as i whole, will be offered iv separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE BEACH FARM, Being Rural Sections Nos. 23487 and 23488, comprising— 1 Kf\ ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi Xt/^ ded into 4 paddocks with TWO ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six Stalled Stable thereon. THE "9HOLE OF THE STOOK, IMJiTeMENTS & FURNITURE will be soldyjitbe same time, consisting of— gi STOCK, 216 Crafsbfed Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, ! 3Jnilklhg Cows m profit-, 1 dry Cow, jptwoflearnold steers, 1 two-year-old m j^Seifeif 2 Cajres, 5 Draught Horses, i W^l Drafbht Jparling, 1 Trap horse, 2 \% 1_ ifeiEMENIS, Etc. J I tsiDrays dfljp Frames, 2 double-furrol I 1 Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough.JfS I S single-furrow Ploughs, Mj»ld&| 1 1 Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey 1 I Disc HjjJJMlwp, Tine r^^ $ f I RollerS|^rSnop, Broadcast Wfyer, || Masßj^ HrtHJia Reaper all jlnd^er, SM Deering Remer and Binde£ Fe«tecs, i^lorjfcby TilsirsJgCorri cdn^r, Tdfp, pow« anWChatF *9&m*ffi* TD ffism t Wp ftßchme, Avjfy W»^ing Machine WseelnvrosW, Grindstone, Farm anc Gwden Wols Dairy Utens.ls, Tent , Tarpaulin, Eto. / FURNITURE. * Among the furniture are the following :— Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier Rlasßes, Oval Walnut Table, Doubl< Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Tab I*',1 *', Washstand« and Ware, Piano Dining Table, Carpets, Sewini Maohinp, Etc. We beg to draw special attention to thi absolute Clearing Sale. The Fercside Farn is so well and favorably known for the goo< quality of its land, and vs proximity ti Ashburton, that it can be confidently reoom mended to Farmers or Joveatora. The B,each Farm is situated close to th properties of Messrs Young, Stewart am Others, and is of the average quality of th land m this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of th late Mr Jamieson since they were originall purchased from the Government. They hay been carefully and judiciously farmed, an are m a high state of cultivation. Sa'e to commenoe at IV 3O o'olook sharp. Lunoheon Provided. HANMER &, GRAVES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. R. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 2 198 Auctioneers. R J. HUGHES FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER. TRIANG^LB^ A^llfeurtoi



I Entertainments, ADDPELLOW.S 1 H A I 5 V_^ «—• < — / Under the direction of Messrs Williami |f !« and Musgrovo. n ® J Buaineas Manager ... Mr lIAttOLD Ashti f" "A crowded and enthusiastic audiei /', wept, and laughed, and wept again, as t sensational adventures of ' The Two Lit Vagabonds' were unfolded. Io was remarkable success." — Melbourne Argus. 9 MONDAY. FEBRUARY 28 Messrs Williamson and Musgrove w ' submit for public approval the Magi , nificent Domestic Drama by Geor '' R. Sims and Arthur Bhirley, entitle* j rriHEmwoT ittle*ttagaboni t XHE JL WOJLjITTLE V AGABONI A Play which causes the great heart mankind to pulsate with sympath which opens the floodgates of pity, ai } which draws forth all thoae tendi emotions which m their very eßsem constitute the highest and mo refined elements of humanity, ! THE TWO LITTLE VAGABONDS ' Will be Interpreted by a SPECIALLY ORGANISED & MOST POWBBFUL COMPANY OP ENGLISH & AUSTRALIAN ARTISTE Box Plan at Mr H. M. Jones. Reserve Stalls 4i, Stalls 2s 6d, Pit One Shilling. ADDFELLOWS' HAL] Lessees— Edison's Projecting Kinetosoopi Company. Is — 8 M Accorded Packed Houses Everywhere. t< witness this Unique, New, and Amusing performance. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, March 1, 2, & 3, Re-appearance of the Celebrated CADZOWS, In conjunction with EDISON'S PERFECTED PROJECTING KINKTOSCOPiS. SO NEW LIVING~~PICTUREB. SO No Vibration. Life Size. Picture of the great Edison at work m his Laboratory, and for the first time m New 1 Zealand, the fomeus horse Amberite winning the dulfield Cup, and many other perfeot scenes. Mr W. B. Cadzow, the Eminent Tenor, will sing a number of his latest successes. Madame Cadzow, the Brilliant Pianiete — For refined pootio finish and electrical delicacy Madame's playing is unequalled. Edison's Latest Loud Duplex Conoert Phono- graph, and other attractions. The Greatest Combination ever offered to the Ashbuiton Public. " Pop " prices. IS ADMISSION 2s A few front seats at 3<. Doors open sharp ab 7.30. CAMPBELL COLQUHOUN, 2 159 Business Manager. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Aehburton, "ONE NIGHT ONLY. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, At 8 p m, AMY SHERWIN AMY b HER WIN AMY SHERWIN The Australian Nightingale. After an absence of ten years, during which time uhe has toured with brilliant success, through Europe, AbU, South Afdoa, and America, and has recently had most enthusiastic receptions m all the principal cities and towns of Australia and Tasmania. Supported by her exceptionally talented Company, viz : — Arthur Deane, the celebrated baritone. Kitty Grindlay, the popular contralto. Alberto Zelman, tho famous violinist. HerbertStoneham, the well-known flautist. S. Szozepanoweki, the talented pianist and accompanist. Reserved seats 3s, unreserved 2i and Is. Box plan at Mr Horace Gates' Music Shop, Burnett Street. Doors open 7.30. Conoert at 8. L. G. SHARPE, Manager. 3 179 JAS, TAIT, Representative. HENR'f'sfEPHENSON. FRUIT ! FRUIT ! FRUIT J .**>* SPECIAL ENTRC^I TUESDA^r^jjb MARGpA VKRY Af— plums, /eaqJigs, yAPßiowrs. 2 o'cl«k Sfcafc. jfuat be sold? 3 309 J^/bttj/Bjf, STEPHENSON. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL HORSE |||L WE shall h ditffir%iext Spj^l Jhllul, THUi>Sjl &j£Blfßoa 10, and are now -bo ring entries for same. FRIEDL ! AJ DER BROS., Limited. f tf R. FRIEDLANDER. 2 190 W Auctioneer. "" DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, M4RQH 1, 1898. I SHALL have for sale at the above fixture, the following lines of good breeding ewes, viz, — 1 OHO HALFBRED Six and Eight 14UU tooth E WES— Elworthy'o. 1 ad A THREEQUARTER-BRED Six lUUU and Eight tooth EWES— Elworthy'«, KKf\ Four-tooth CROSSBRED txOxJ, WETHERS and EWE.B. lAAA Threequarter-bred si* and 4.UUU eight-tooth E.wes, Alßo,-rrFat and Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs. D. THOMAS, 9 184 Ashburton. ARCADE HOKSE_ FAIR. FRIDAY, MARCH; 25, 1393. Tyry next uaspw wair win t»k« onrbne above date and fixture. Entries now being booked, "^P. THOMAS a 201 Au<3ti9Boor.



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE* THE Friends of Mr Fred. Wilmshiir are respectfully informed that U Funeral of his late beloved wife, Elizabet Ann, will move from his residence, Hav< lock Street Bast, TO-MORROW, (Sunday the27bhinBt.,at 12.15 p.m., for the Asi barton Cemetery. BAKER BROS.. 1 204 Undertakers. FUNERAL NOTICE. THW Friends of Mr Andrew Brown, o Hampetead, are respectfully informe< thab the Funeral of his late Brother James will move from the residenoe of Mr Jame Sandoe, Cameron Street East, TO MORROW (Sunday), the 27>h inst., at 2 30 p.m., foi : he Ashburton Cemetery. ft _ BAKER BRO«., 2 205 ' Undertaken. 1.0.0.F.,M.U. fTIHE Members of the Loyal Ashbnrton JL Lodge are requested to meet at the residence of Bro. F. Wilmshurst, Havelock street east, at 12 o'olook, on SUNDAY, 27th inst., for the purpose of attending the Funeral of his late wife. E. MAHOOD, N.Gi 2 206 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. r. Buiiook. AROADB. TO LET at a Low Rental, viz., 6s 6d per week, smalt Shop or Offioo m the Aroade. T. BULLOCK. REALISATION SALE. A BARGAIN, /COMMODIOUS Building, fronting East Kj Street South, three shops and living rooms, two Btorey building, part of T.S. 175, having about 41fb frontage on East Street south, principal thoroughfare, and running back to a depth of two chains. Price— £42s, small cash deposit, balance by instalments bearing interesb at 5§ per oent. Inspection invited. Full particulars fur- nished on application. Apply Co— T. BULLOCK. rO THOSE DESIROUS OF ACQUIRING A PROPERTY NEAR TOWN. TO LET OR FOR SALE, 20 ACRES, 20 Fronting Racecourse Road, Being R.S. 16478, on which is erecied a FIVE-ROOMED DWELLING HOUSE, SHED, etc. " Inspection Invited. f sold, exceptionally easy terms of payment Apply to T. BULLOCK. :O THOSE DESIROUB OF RENTING A SMALL HOLDING NOT FAR FROM A SCHOOL. rO Let— l4a lr 18p, about a mile below Greenstreet School, together with two oomed cottage erected thereon, and other improvements. For further particulars pply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. FUR SALE~ ~ COTTAGE and Hectionn, Cox street East, numbered 807 and 808. On 808 there ia 4 roomed cotiage, etc. The property is > be Bold as a whole or separately. Offers are invited aa the owner is leaving le district. Very easy terms can ba [ranged. |T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, NEAR THE CANTERBURY MILLS, ] r OTS 77 and 78, each containing < Li being part of block known as I ifalih's, and near the Canterbury Mills. I erma if required. Apply to . T. BULLOCK. OOD BUILDING SITE, HAMPSTEAD. POO PRIOE of 75, containing Xi>f£/(C i-acre, well situated and having early 2 ohains frontage on Cambridge treeb. T. BULLOCK. ] FOB SALtC— -^.OOD Building Site, Firet-olaßß Land, JT Fenced with Macracarpa Fence?, sing T.S. No. 268, Moore street, East, con- < tining Jacre. * ' There are a number of Fruit Trees planted 1 the section, and substantial Entrance ;&tea erected on the frontage. Easy terms of payment. t. bullock. Public Notices WANTED MALE COOK for Old Man's Home, Ashburton ; for particulars apply to he Charitable Aid Office, Armagh Street, Unristchurch, or Old Men's Home, ABhbur-> jon. Applications with testimonials will 'tie received up to MATKJH % at ih,e Home, addressed to the 2 211 " MASTER OF THE HOME." NOTICE. BROUGHT into the Ashburton Yards, 80 Crossbred Sheep, hrarided T vj'ith a Crelpent. Owner pan haye same by paying expanses. 2"19T ' J. HAYMAN, Saleyards. TIIB FARMERS' OO.OPERATJVE FIR.E ANP MARINE INSUR- ANOE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. riIHE DIRECTORS INVITE APPLI- X OATIONB from Farmers and others for the ISBUE of the 1000 SHARES, at par, authorised at the Annual Meeting of Sh»reholderi on the 23rd February, 1898, A W Uo^tiovntQS same will be received at the officw o* the Asaooiation, Cashel street, Obristchucoh, not later than the 3rd April next. ', TjaE. NEW ZEALAIrb FARMER8 1 CO- ' OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF OANTBRBURY, Limited. 2 W AQENXB, ASHBURTON, I ' v ■■' •



Synopsis of Nbw Advkrtisbmbnts. Church notioes. Cook wanted, Smart Lad wanted. Friedlander Bros — Special horse fair Hanmer and Graves m cou junction with Friedlander Bros— Absolute Clearing Sale m the estate of the late Mr J Jaraieaon Farmers' Co-operative Insurance Assooia* tion. J Hayman— Notice re sheep at Saleyarda Baker Bros— Funeral Notices. I. O.O". P. — Notice to attend fnneral Notice re claims, estate Frank Henry. J. H. Jewitt— Fish. County Council — Nominations. Wanted mABERNACLE— Pastor Ager. Morning X subject, " Courage " ; Evening, 11 Downward Grade." Mrs H. Steel will sing the Gospel. Afternoon, Allenton. 2 213 EVA — A Service of Song rendered by the Willowby Choir at the Tabernacle on Wednesday, March 16. 2 212 T>ttIMITIVE Methodist Church— Harvest JCT Festival. Morning and evening. Preacher, Rev. J. Olpherfe. Distribution of prizes to scholars afternoon at 3. 2 214 WANTED— A Good Strong youth, to work m the Store. Apply — Hanmer and Graves. 2 207 FRESH Oysters, Rabbits, and Shrimps, and all kinds of fresh fish by Express to-night.— Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 2 216 TO LET— Good Seven-roomed Hoase, Beach road; half-acre land. Apply, E. Stephens, Tanored street. 2 120 T7IIFTY Years Syne; The Jubilee Jj Memorial of the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland. Published at 2s, 3s 6d, and 21s. Orders now booked. Review of Reviews, Ladies' and Weldon's Journals, Windsor Magazine. New Books. — H. M. Jones. RE JAMES FRANCIS HENRY, Deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above estate must be made to me on or before SATURDAY, March 5. E. G. CRISP, 2 208 Solicitor. THE GOVERNMENT VALUATION OF LAND ACT, 1896, IHFKEBY notify that the Diatriofc Valuation-roll for the Number 16, Special District, is open for public inspec- tion as set forth m the accompanying schedule. JOHN MqGOWAN, Valuer-General. Wellington. February 24, 1898. SCHEDULE. Portion of I w . When open District . Where for v Valuation-roll <«P°eited. Inspection. Mount Hutt Rd Brd Office Road Diatrici IMethven of South Rakaia Rd Brd Offioe § . Road District : South Ralkaia *3 | Monnt'Somere Rd Brd Office -g © Road District M'nt Somera -g "* Anama Road Anama Rd Bd S<2 District Office Wakanuißoad Rd Brd Office p op District Ashiburton jg-g Hampstead Town Board M O TownDistrct Office g^ Longbeaohß'd Rd Brd Office J § District Ashburton. "| I Qoldstream Rd Rd Brd Office 3 ~ District Ashburton - .5 Tinwald Town Town Bd Office § District Tinwald - 2215 Mr L., a broad'tninded pressman, met Mr 0., a Prohibitionist, the other day. " Thftv'g a nasty oough you've fiofc." ■» I * T ■:: " a «<i «.._- •* * • , .«.^. v. "Come — nave a rum hot; it'll do you good." " No, thanks ; Woodß' Great Peppermint) Cura for me ;it beats all yoac rum hots (of coughs and ooijde, it's soldeverywhere." " l!; 'hjozijs *aMfIA