!HK AaflBuuJVJN GrtJARDIAN; SATtJEDA*, AOGDSI? 20, 1898.



, 1 STARTLING REDUCTIONS '• IN j ROLLUVoSUPREMK ROLLER FLOUR & BRAN & SHARPS. Itquire Prices before buying elsewhere. SEEDS. SE^DS. SEEDS NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEKS. "ZftW- VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d^ KB v^ ET - Id per Packet. FLO^KR SEEDS. Id per Packet). 100 Varietie?. COMPLETE;CATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ON!6PPLJCATION. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. "VT^E Fave.'just received from Nonh Cantrrhury a splendid selection of Seed T T Potatoes, including the following varieties : BEAU'IY OF HEBKON.— One of the best early sorts, very productive and of cxc llent flavor. BEAUTY OF BATH. -A well-known early Vaiiety of good quality and great productiveness. BREEZE'S PrvOLIFIC— A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps- well and for main crop it is very valuable. X BRUCE, (Ovj.l). — 'Jh!e is a very heavy cropper, sorretimes yielding as n-ucb. as2J tons to the acre ur.der favorable conditions, and ihe quality ib vtry Bnperior.. WE have al b o In stoc R chardJSsdt'cn^Bath Kidneys, and other well-known van 2 ties. FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCa. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and N*vy Serges and Fancy Costume Clotlw, Is' fid, 2s 3d, 2s 91, < bought to sell at Is, Is 3.?, Is 9J. Blaok and Colored Melton Cloths, 2i 3d, 2, lid, bought to eel! at la 6d, la lid Black Caehmereß, Is 9d, bought to cell at ... .„ _ ... i 8 3d Bleck and Colored Velveteens, la 9d, bought to sell at ... .„ . Is 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all aizee, 22 i 61, 23a 6d, 25a 6d, bought to Bell ab 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 63, 15s 6d, 163 6d, bought to sell at ... 83 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, s£d, bought to aell at „„ 3^d Btriped Turkish Towels, 10£ d, bought to aell>t «. ... ... .„ 6£d Union|Shirtingß, 18, bought to cell at ... ... .... 7£<i Bexes of^doisen Safety^Pins, 4^d, bought to sell at 3d IN.CoDJuactioa with the'above Special Prices we offer to make (m our^ best style and^finish)|Costumea from^_Cloth specially designed for Coat and Skirt, for 3Og complete. MITCHELL & TURNER. EAST STJREET, ASHBTJRTOX. H. M. JONES. (X) CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. _^ HAVING Purchased a large portion of the Astigned.Estate of W. Chartres of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same afc' LOW PIVIOES FOR GASH. S QCJI3RICS O^ 1 NOTEPAPER FOR 6d. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BjOKS. ( X ) Qnn A TTOIVrTrT^V BOXED lines cream laid and antique. Is 6d, K_? X XXX J- V/i-1 X-iXt X . unsurpassed m the trade for value; plain, fancy and commercial Stationery. T<lia»T\Q NEW Books, Magazines m each mail, Prize and Presentation XJV/V./JL\.O. Booke, Toy Bookß, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. T^ AIV O,"V d O OTi^ ALBU MS, Photo Framee, Writing X? illl \U JL VJVV/l/O. Desk?, Work Box*s, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Comp>nions, Purees, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Eleotro- P ated Goods, Glassware. MTTQTP THR Wickens federal Au^ralian at.d Victoria Albums -i-'X Vj fji.v'* Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violin?, Flates Brass Instruments, Autoharpß. Pianos on H>re for Concerts and Entertainments. PIANOS.— G i^k^n g DUcriONSj for CASH « thiB Moßth « *™ to ORGANS.— T^r s^ ak ™ ES Bargainß for Caßh - lhiß Month CTVC!T\Tnft LA n¥™\£? B OENTLEMENU Very low prices for V^ X V^XJ LIjO. CAbH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING. LIBRARY. H. M.~JONES,



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [[I. F. Nicoll] [L. A. Nico.ll AUCTION EKRS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHARED ROKKRS, VALUAIOR3, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. WE teg to announce to tho Generel Public that w« will commence busi- ness on WEDNESDAY, August 17, m the piemises known aa ths "Blue House," Ash- burlon, which are being altered to meet the requirements of our business. WEEKLY SVLESof Merchandise, F-irn?- --ture, and Produce, will beheld EVERY SATURDAY, crmmencing at 12 o'c'ock noon. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gouds placed m our bauds for absolute sale. Grain bought and sold on commission. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. A SEED DEPARTMENT Will be a special feature of our Business, We have on hand NEW SEASON'S SEEDS ! Comprising — Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New Season's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- gels, Carrots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. > FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE » RI-KS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, rangiDg from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, Fuuse Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Paiticulars on application. We invite those wishing to diFpose of their properties to communicate with us. mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., X Limited. ISLINGTON" MANURES, Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, aud uny other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. nicoll'bros., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS. FREEZERS. FREEZERS ■jHTARMERS wiehiag to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. WICOLLBROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 KOZiE TEA. ftfoet Reliable



THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM- PANY, LIMITfcD. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS MANURES. ESPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur nip?, Rape, »ud any other crop, aud to suit any descriptiou of soil. GREAILY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHKREVER USKD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties o- this Celebrated Fertiliser. Prices on oppli Cation. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. nicollbros., DISTRICT AGENTS. 8 128 CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AKD DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Auhburton Branoh Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfast Works or purchase immures can apply io Mr Roberts, and their wants will have prompt attention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. ' Chriatchurch, August 11, 1898. 8 81 DX LEAHY, TTAVING DISPOSED of his Praotioe to DR BOLGER, of Christchurch, requests that all outstanding Accounts'be paid without delay to L. A. NICOLL, West Street, Ashburton, whose receipt will be sufficient discharge. V 7 194 DR.~BOLGER, F.JB.C.S.L, Physician to the Christchurch Hospital, HAVING ARRANGED to CARRY ON DR. LEAHY'B PRACTICE, CAN BE CONSULTED at his residence from August 15th, 1898. 7193 ~Ho ffof Jbe persuaded f /o buy any off/ie fm/fefiom* IT (Awarded ' GoftfaHcfSi/verMedafF) ! arm c#B££mfp rf£s\ j 7/isyarepmant/fflGfesoms\ \ * experience can Jim 1 Marijesfsd/ewAusffia/as/aA ILiffiLp BY A^L GRQC^R^J



" 1698. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS ..'? NIMMO AND BLAIK'S STANDARD 'PACKhT SEEDS. R J Vegetable Seeds 3d, Flower Seeds Id. All the latest novelties for the season. ~ TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the maiket. We have also iv stock a First-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA • which cannot bo beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VERY LOW PRICES. . Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Kaw and Boiled Linseed Oils alwayi m stock. J Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamel ware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY ;and hard wake. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly altended§to. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. *»*"»-< '""■■»TTTmTTTTTT¥iT» niu i m- '— 'm iii ■ v'Ufinnii"" 1 * ■'-■-"■■-■ rr ■ii^iiiifiinrmrm^wnmrnEiTiiiuiLniwn hb BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST XjiOß TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by f JECIISDI^AIVDJEiB BROW., Limited., DAVID THOMAS', thes iv. z,. farmers co-v*jpjkjrativjes A SISOUIATIUTV OF CAJNTERBURY, Limited, on AJLBKRT ROBERTS, AGMNT, CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AKD DAIRY PRODUCE JiXrOKT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary.



_ J T. Bullock. "for sale. ho £i 10s PER ACRE, m ] I - AORRS . ne »r Town, being R.« \O\J 257C4. fronting Mitxhum Road, an J not far from the site ot the new Fxeizin j Works and the County Saieyarda. Woul I make a good paddock for farmers Jiving at J distance sending stock to Freizi;-g Worka o ill J to the Yards for sale. Eid j Very easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. | TO LET. '0 I /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, together with " I\J Scullery m Wills street west. I ___ T. BULLOOK. TO LET, '•I A T a low rental, viz 53 6d per week. I -t\- Shop and Premises fronting Eaststreefc 8 J south. j Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. > for Tale. QECTION No 125. fronting Thomas O street, together with four-roomed Cottage thereon. Liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to _ T. BULLOCK. TO LET. 31/ ACRES, about, well situated at /££ Allenton, together with dwelling- house, at present occupied by Mr C. ' Primmer. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agenb. TINWALD. for Tale, SECTIONS 17 and 38, each containing J acre, fronting Main South Road and Railway. The owner having settled m the .North I*!and is desirous of disposing of them 'at once. .Apply T. BULLOCK TOWN SECTIONS. PERSONS desirous of building are invited to inspect the list of Town Sections I have for sale, varying m price from £15 to £48 10i each. T. BULLOCK. Friedlanaer tiros., JLirnitcd. WW3T STRtikT HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDIiR BROS., Ltd. 8 67. BELFAST MANURES. TTTE <ff<Jr to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at li3fc prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Fret zing clientE We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., FOR SALB ftOrvA APPROPRIATION m the obOUU Industrial Building Society. Apply, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. \\T& HAYS FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygraas, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Ceover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Olientß very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. HENRY STEPHENSON. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., &a per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwioh Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £sOs per month. HENRY STEJPHEJNSON, 4UOTIONEEB,



Public Notices. H PRESBYTERIAN OHURCH. rnHE ANNUAL REUNION of t , X Presbyterian Church will be held | the a . l ODDFELLOWS' HALL I OK THURSDAY, SEPT. 22. ■ j Rev. James Gibb, of Dnnedm, wi [, I lecture on •• Scottish charac^ristica i I illustrated m the Drumtochty Sketches." I Rev. Mr Grant, of Leeston, and othei I present. I Solo Singing and Music. J Admission — Is 6d. 816 J HINDS WINTER ASSEMBLY^ I A BALL will be held m the Hind I -£1_ Schoolroom on FRIDAY, August 2fi I Admission — Gentlemen, 3^ ; ladies free I Refreshments provided. . I A Drag will leave McCormick's Stablei , j at 7 p.m., for ladies only. ; 8 154 J. TAIT, Hon. Secretary. cooper" bros! XT AY E STARTED BUSINESS as I .1-1 Manufacturing Confectioners m the J Premises lately occupied by Mr H A Flower, j East Street. Owing to the shop having to j be refitted, they shall not be üble to meet I the requirements of the public as regards j Refreshment Rooms until SATURDAY, I 27th iust., when they hope to supply I Refreshments at the usual charges. j The Bros. Cooper hope by supplying I superior goods, prompt attention to business, j and by doing all they can to dcse>ve public I patronage to win the favor of the community J m which they have been born and brought up. Lot Cooper has been for four years m the manufacturing department of Mr H A Flower. 8 152 SPECIAL SALE OF Earthenware, Glass, & China. TTAVING TAKEN the Premises lately occupied by Mr R. Henry m Tancred Street, we are HOLDING A SPECIAL SALE, as above. Being heavily over-stocked m these Goods, wo are marking them very LOW to clear, as we require the space for other lines. Don't miss this chance to secure First- class Goods at AUCTION PRICES. THE SALE LASTS FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. CAESON & CO., GROCERS <fe IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthen- ware, TANCRED STREET, 8 138 Ashburton BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- burton and Surrounding Districts that ahe has commenced Business m those pre- mises next to Mi: Seymour, Dentist, and Dpposite the Ashburton Publishing Company. Piano and Violin Music by the latest Mail, also choice Song* to select from. Call and 3ee them. Musical Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not m Btock will be immediately procured, violin Strings, etc., best quality, at the lowest prices. Music and Songs by evsry Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead, Oollard and Collard, and Pull and Field's PIANOB. Cash or time payments. A Bmall line of Stationery and Birthday Cards. VXOJLIIS TUITIOW. BESSIE SIMMONDS having made a life 3tudy of the above instrument, Pupils can rely upon being thoroughly taught. I can supply an Efficient Band for Balls, Parties or Concerts. Terms on application. Please Note the Address— BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 233 BURNETT STREET. MONSTER SALE OP WINTER STOCK NOW ON. QTRONG Winter Dress Tweeds 7|d, lljd, and Is per yard worth double. ALL WOOL HENRIETTA SERGES Maroon and Nary Is 6d, were 2s 3d. Fur Trimmings, various Bhadeß, 9£d, reduced to 6£ri. LADIES' CORSETS, Good Quality, 2a lid. Sale Price^s 3d. FLANNELETTES. Plain, Stripes, Checks, Tartans, & Floral patterns, all at greatlyjreduced prices BLANKETS & FLANNELLS, Large Stock — Great Bargains. Linen Tabling it, 3d xW 10£ d. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING Macintoshes and Overcoats, Mercery, Hats and Capes. All at specially low prices for the Sales. remnantsTlremnants. Hundreds of Remnants must be cleared. A. P. Williamson ; CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. *j ' ■ . U.OXIMS XVE2A. 1« Be**



< CHURCH SERVICES. T, STEP HEN'S CHURO. Ashburtoc. sundayTervices. m August 21. 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Holy Con munion- -6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. PRIMITIVE MEIHODI^T CHURCB WILLS S'IREET. CHURCH SERVICES— TO-MORROW, AUGU-JT 21. Preacher : Fey. G. H. Mann. Morning, 11 — Subject, " Progreasiv* Christianity." Evening 6 30— Snbj ct, " Peter's fall and recovory." - ALLENTON SCHOOL. Afternoon, 3— Subject, •• An ancient ex- ampin, worthy of modern imita- tion." 8 163 SERVICES at the Wesleyan Church, To-morrow. Preachers — Morning, Mr Prieat ; evening, Rev R. Taylor. Subject : •The Theatre." 8 164 Entertainments. rvDDFELLOWS 1 HALL, ASHBURTON. TO-NIGHT, POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. NO Sacred Concart on Sunday. MR JOHN FULLER'S NEW MYRIORAMA OF THE Wrttclc of the Maine, Scenes m Cuba, CJ.S. Navy. Procured by the energy and enterprise of &R Fuller's New York Agents. These .re not taken from prints, but are actual ihotos taken on the spot ; are of the utmost 'ftlue, are most unique, no such series ever >efore having been presented to a N.Z. public Old Prices. — .Admission, one shilling. A ew reserved eeata 2a. Obtain tickets before land at H. M. Jones. 8 124 r ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. GRAND "CONCERT WILL BE HELD AT THE 3D DFELL O W S' HALL ON THUBSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1898, To be followed by A DANCE. Admission to Concert ... 2s & Is. 7 17 Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. CHE Friends of the late Mks Harriett Mills (relict of the late James Mills) •c re&pectfully informed that her Funeral ill move from her late residence, Wills breet, West, on MONDAY, the 22ad inst., i 2.30 p.m , for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 161 Undertakers. D. THOMAS. HORSES. HORSES. HORSES. TINWALD~~YARDS. TUESDAY,"TUGUST 23. L/TR DAVID THOMAS has received xJL instructions from a Northern Client i Sell by Public Auction at the above ards, viz — Ttr GOOD YOUNG DRAUGHT JLO MARES AND GELDINGS, from three years upwards. The above Horses will be sold after the took Sale. 8 146 Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1898. 500 Ac R ■ 500 FARM AT SHERWOOD. I/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, VI have been favored with instructions ;om Mr Henry Butterick (who has pur- hased another property) to Sell by Auction n above date, at their West Street Mart, [IS FARM OP 500 ACRES, BEING PART OF SHERWOOD ESTATE. Ihis land is m the following state of ultivation :— lOO acres are m wheat, 20 ores m Oats, and the balance laid down m rass from one to three years. There is a ive-roomed House and eight-horse Stable /ith Lean-to. The farm is divided into six taddocks, and is well watered by County aces. Full particulars at Sale— at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, I 74 Auctioneer. T. Bullock SATURDAY, AUGUST 27^ 143 a c r e 8 143 SBAFIELD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mr W. A. Knafman to =ell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the ibove date, — -| A Q ACRES 2 roods 20 perches JLtfcO Seafield, being R.S. 29024. fenced and otherwise improved. Further particulars furnished on application Terms at Sale Note time of Sale — 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 8 120 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. GOOD BUILDING SITE IN MOORE STREET. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from the Owner to sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade, on the above date T.S. 411, containing QUARTER-ACRE, MOORE STREET. It is conveniently Bituated, land of good quality for garden purposes. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 8 1$) Auctioneer,



SYKOPSIB OF NHW ADVKRTtSiiaENTS. Hnds Winter Assembly— Ba'l on Frid evening next) Presbyterian Church— Annual Reunion i Thursday, September 22, m Oddfellows' Hi Baker Bros — Funeral notice H. M. Jones— School books, elc. Church Services To-moriow — Wesleya St. Stpphen's, and Primitive Methodist. T. Bullock— Good building site for sale. X Swinerd— Guepel Missii:n,Templar Hal commencing to-morrow at 3 o'clock W aliped, A SIX DAYS' Special Gospel MJ3tion i the Templar Hall, conducted by t Swinerd, Evangelist, .commencing Tc Morrow j t 3 p.m , and 8 p m. after Churc] services. Subject— " The Nine Beholds. 1 8165 WANTED Known — For Sale, second hand Bicycles m great variety, frorr £3 to £16. These machines are taken a( part payment for new ones, and must be cleared. — Landells and fc'ON, Express Cycle Workß, Burnett street, next Club. 8 153 WANTED— A Respectable Boy, to do housework and milk.— Apply to E Cookson. 8 149 SCHOOL Books for all Standards. Special value m 63 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 Pictures. — H. M. Jones. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE OP INTENTION TO TAKE ADDITIONAL LAND FOR WATER WORKS. j WHEREAS by a certain notice bearing date the 2nd day of July, 1898, the Mayor, Councillor*, and Burgesses of the Borough of Ashburton, hereafter called j the' said Corporation, m pursuance of the j provisions of the Municipal Corporations | Act, 1886, section 316, and the Public Works Act, 1894, gave notice of their intention to take water from the River Ashburton and to construct certain water- works for a tupply of pure water to the Inhabitants of the Borough of Ashburton, and to take certain land therein described for that purpose : AND WHEREAS certain additional land is required to be taken under the provisions of the said Acts for the purpose of construct- ing the said works, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the said Corporation that for the purposes of the construction of the said waterworks the land described m the schedule hereto is required and is intended to be taken together with the water race or channel situate thereon. AND NOIICE 15* ALSO GIVEN that it is the intention of the said Corporation to divert or continue the diversion of the water of the Mill Race known as Saunders' Mill Race, from and at the point at which it is at present diverted on the said land intended to be taken or at some other point on the said land as may hereafter be found necessary by means of and through the channel or water race now being on the said land, or by other works to be constructed m lieu thereof. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a plan of the said land and the works bo required to be taken has been deposited at Mr Curd's residence, Alford Forcsb Road, and is now open tor Public Inspec- tion, and that all persons affected are re- quired to set forth m writing any well grounded objections to the execution of the said works, or the taking of such land, aod to send such writing within forty days from the THIRTIETH DAY of J ULY, 1893, being the date of the fir&t publication of this notice, to the Council of the said Borough, at its Offices, Baring Square West, Ashburton. THE SCHEDULE. FIRSTLY, [3 roods more or less, being part of the farm marked 4 on the plan deposited m the Land Registry Oflhe at Christchurch as Deposit Plan, Number 243, and of the land included m Certificate of title Register Book Volume 98, Folio 21, being m the occupation of one, Donald Williamson, of Ashburton, Farmer, as the same is more particularly de- lineated, and colored red on the Plan deposited as aforesaid, and marked "A," and on which said parcel of land is situated a certain channel or water race now used by the said Corporation tor supplying water to the Inhabitants of the naid Borough, which oommeneea at a point on the Mill Race known as " Saunders' Mill Race," and marked " B " on the said plan. SECONDLY, All riparian rights (if any) which the said Donald Williamson may have to the uninterrupted flow of water m the said Mill Race and appurtenant to the said land or other land m his occupation which this notice and such deposited plan purports to infringe or curtail. CHARLES REID, 7 221 Mayor. Business Notices. Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 BE-ERVE FUNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS. Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christchurch. 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 b\x months' notice, and even sums up to three-Bfths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. jAS. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for Now Zealand; 7 215 JTa. flower, THE LEADING CONFECTIONER FRUITERER, Etc., HAS Now REMOVED to the Fine Premises situated next to Drug Co., Eaßb Street, where my numerous Customers can obtain my old noted lines of Cough Drops, Almond and Fruit Toffees, Fruit Candies, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Boilod Goods, freßh, daily. Just Arrived — 10 cases English Confec- tionery, including the following lines:— JTiy's Celebrated Chocolate Creams, Drops, Sticks, Ginger, Eating Chocolate, etc., Cadbury's lead assorted Chocolates m 30 varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Jube?, No. 1 Extra Strong Mints, Musk, etc. For a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh Tea, etc., try my Refreshment Rooms. Pastry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruits always m stock. HKBBBRT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, EAST STREET, HO^iXU lEA (lent* A.XX