sider the adviaableness of placing Mr Fooke to full time. The subject of the schedule of duties was again discussed very fully. The amonij! charged was in all £15 13a 6d, for work done m connection wi*ih the propospri water supply, but at a former meeting £5 had been paid on account. The amount was, on & vote, passed for paymeab. , NOTICE OF MOTION. Or. Maynard moved-"That a return be laid on the tab c at the next meeting of this Council, showing nil moneys paid during the lahfc five years for services rendered outside of ordinary salaries. The Counei- then reßolvtd itself into a DOMAIN BOARD. The A. 4,0 & AO. sent a deputation, consisting of Messrs Clarke, Williamson, and Bdigent, to request a reduction of rent for the domain for the close day eujoyed by the Oittb. Thoy found that Easter Monday was nob the best day in the year for a sports meeting. For the last four ypars they had. lost money, and the Ariel Club, which had Nov. 9, p«d only £13. The Amateur Club had alao paid £15 towards the banking of the track. The reduction was made to £13. Regarding the Ariel Club's complaint regarding the track, the Curator forwarded a full explanation, which was considered satisfactory. The use of the ground near the Curator's house, applied for as a croquet ground by several ladies, who purpose forming a Club, was granted on certain conditions. ADMISSION TO DOMAIN ON CLOSE DAYS. A letter from Mr Alfred Harrison on bhe above subject, already published, was re ferred to the By-Laws Committee. The Board vhen rose.

LATE COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The first sale of the year was held at the Ashburton Yards to-day. The attendance of farmers and outside buyers was good. A full entry of fab aheep came forward, and met with a ready market:. There was also a large number of cattle offered, but these were for the most part of inferior quality, and met with poor demand, good beef was however readily placed. The yarding for the day totalled about 4000 sheep and forty head of cattle, for which the following prices were obtained :— Fat Sheep {shorn).—Crossbred ewes, 8a 3d, 8a 4d, 8s 7d, to 8s lid ; crossbred ewea and wethers, 7a 9d, \Zs 3d, to 14s 4d ; crossbred wetheri 7s 9d s 9s 3d, 10a 4d, to 13s 6d ; lambs, 93 3d to 11s 9d. Stoke Sheep—Merino ewes, 4s lOd. Fat Cattle.—Steers, £4 10s, £4 12s 6d, £5 12s 6d, £5 15a; heifers, £4, £4 6a, £5 S £5 17a 6d ; cows, £3 123 63, £4, £4 sa. Stobbs,—Cows, £2 2j 6d, £3 10i.

Latest Items.

Nobth Canterbury. — The nor'wester which blew in the northern district did a considerable amount of dunage to the crops, especially the grass seed and oats nearly ripe ; both these were badly shaken.

The Fredos.— This popular company will make their first appearance iv Ashburton to-night, after an almost world-wide tour since their last appearance here, when it will be remembered their clever performances were given under canvas. The company include the Fredo family, a host in them- Belves as acrobats, but combine with excellence in this department wonderful, musical talent, being masters of several instruments; besides other performers in their own special lines. The enter tainment is one of high merit, and ought to draw a full house at the Oddfel lows' HalL

TEE CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's.—The New Zealand Church News says that the enlargement and furniture of St. Stephen's Church, Aahburton, will amount to £1300, and that the work will be commenced ab once.

Pbesbytkeian.— RevG. B. Inglis preached in the morning on the subject taken from Luke's Gospel, chapter xxur, 42 and 43 — The dying malefactor's prayer to his Com panion ia tribulation, the grandeur of the man's faith, and the grandeur of the Saviour's answer. In the evening the subject was chosen from the Book of Judges, sixth chapter—Gideon, the strong young farmer who saved Israel from their oppressors. The call of God found him as he wa3 swinging his flail, threshing his wheat. The call of God comes to each as we go about our daily work. There are evils to be subdued, and who will respond to the call of God and help on His cause with all the ardour and energy they can command? He urged his hearers to begin the new year by dedication to God of themselves and all that they had ; to grapple with the evils in their own hearts and fight the good fight of faith.

News in Brief.

The North Otago Times says that sharka are now very plentiful about the breakwater there.

A weekly excursion train from Dunedin to Palmerston has been inaugurated. It commenced ruaning on Saturday last, and was well patronised.

It is said that the crops at Ghetnole and Willowbridge will this season give the record yields for South Canterbury, wheat being estimated to go from 50 to 70 bushels to the acre.

The Paynß family of musicians are work ing up from the aouth. Since their last visit to New Zealand they hava toured England and South Africa.

Members and intending members of the Sb. Patriot's Sports Association are re minded that a meeting takes place thia evening, for the election of officers and other business.

Mr D. Thomas advertises that he has a new lot of Rambler bicycles to hand, and cordially invites those interested in wheels to have a look at them.

A notification appears in this issue from the District Engineer of New Zsaland railways stating that the Rakaia bridge is again open for road traffic, the necessary repairs having been completed.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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■ (Rece'ved Wakapuaka Jan. 10, 9.20 a.m, Giiabdian Office 10 10 a.in) Mr Dingley's Illness. Washington, January 9 Mr Dingley's condition Is reported to be hopeless. Killed by an Avalanche. Berne, January 9. Doctors Moennicb (the wel! known meteorologist) and Eulert, of Stras bourg, were killed by an avalanche in Susten Pass, in the cantonment of Uri. Caroline Islands. London, January 9 The Standard states that Germany has bought the Caroline Islands, and occupation will follow the ratification of peace between America and >"-pain.

Australian.

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Received Wakapuaka Jan. 10, 9.20 a.m, Gdabdian Office, 10.10 a-m The Tichborne Case. Sydney, January 10 Mr Edward Priestman, who has taken a leading part in the efforts to re-open the Tichborne case, writes to the Press in reference to Leclerc's statement;. He says Leclerc told him that while Tichborne was staying at , Leclerc's hut, he revealed to Leclerc much of his former life, and showed him some of the Tichborne jewels and other relics. Priestman points out that it was in 1859 that Tichborne stayed with Leclerc, while it was in 1865 that the headless trunk of what was supposed to be Tichborne was found. He claims that it was William J Oresswell, the confinee in the Paramatta Asylum, otheiwise Roger Tichborne, who stayed with leclerc. He also alleges that the facts came to his knowledge last year that Oresswell knew the man had been murdered in mistake for himself. The Heat Wave.

Melbourne, January 10 The heat wave has returned. The thermometer registered over 102 in the city yesterday. Much damage by bush fires has been done in the Dayleford, Maldon, and Buninyong districts.

THE NUNDAH MYSTERY

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Brisbane, January 9

The Press strongly animadverts on the police not searching for Hill when he was first reported to be missing, and for failure to arrest the man alleged to have committed offences on boys at Ipswich. The police have information sup porting the theory that both crimes ■were the work of the same individuals. The bullets used in both cases cor respond in siza. Melbourne, January 9 The police have traced the move ments of a man supposed to be con nected with the murder of the boy Hill in Queensland. The m*n was seen at Port Adelaide oa board a vessel bound to Natal.

THE AUSTRIAN "INFLUX."

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Sydney, January 9

The Austrian Consul at Auckland has informed Mr Lohmann, of the North German Lloyds Company, that he can find immediate employment for at least 100 Außtrians, It is presumed that as there are not more than 85 men here possessing an average of £3 per head, the objection of the New Zea land Government that these men are without means and would become a burden upon the colony, is removed by the Consul's statement. Mr Lohinann states that in the event of the Union Company not forwarding a satisfactory reply to the lawyer's letter by Tuesday evening in regard to the carriage oi the men here, he will proceed with an action against ths company for damages. Melbourne, January 9 Sir Henry Wrixon, who is looked upon as one of the highest constitu tional authorities in Australia,expresses the opinion that if the New Zealand Government has the concurrence of the representative of the Crown in the pro ceedings taken as to the influx of immigrants, it has a perfect constitu tional right to do what has been done, Received Wakapuaka Jan. 10, 9.40 a-m, Guardian Office 10,26 a-m Sydney, January 10 The Herald, referring to the action of the New South Wales Government, making the Austrians sign a declaration under the New South Wales Act before permitting them to land, says it makes it appear as though the New South Wales officials are, by a strange extension of the comity of nations, set to work to give effect to the advanced labour measures passed by the New \ Zealand Parliament. The paper adds —" We were not before aware that this colony was specially desirous to exclude Austrian^, or indeed ' any subjects oi nations, from settling amongst us,"

Wellington, January 9 The Government have received advice that some 100 Austrians are waiting in Sydaey to come on to New Zealand, brides numbers more who are on. the Way' out.

TEE GATTON TRAGEDY.

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Received Wakapuaka Jan. 10, 9 20 a.tn, Guardian Office 10 40 a-m Brisbane, January 10 Burgess, prjo? to his arrest, told a number of settlers that he knew the Murphys well. The girls got what they deserved, and the elder wen was a great flirt, Another man has been arrested in Bundaberg, disguised as a swagman. ' He behaved suspiciously, and denied, 1 but subsequently admitted, ownership ' of the revolver hidden jn, tfee tanfe,

THE ASHBUKTON GUAKDIAN : TUESDAY, JANUAKY 10, 18»9-



«• -CHR ISTMAS- U* NEW CUBRANTB, NEW BAISIN^, JSEW SULTANAS. FLETCHER BROS. HAVR Jnst received pers.P. Delphic the following NEW FRUITS direct from the Growers, and can say that this is the Finest Shipment this Season. The Prices are the LOWEST in Town, wd the Quality is Second to None. 150 Cases new Vortfem Currants 100 Cases Finest SaltonM HO Oases n^w Valencia Raisins 25 Trays Rp'n'ah Mnscxn Js n« , IJC"? £ urke V F'gs « I,*uniß Frt-uoh hun-i 20 B-«« Pinwt M»Ug» Pates 25 C « 2p> Urn «Juttiug B Preeerro.l 1 Tunk n. w Nu », inoloding Brazt', Bar- Fruitß, (P.achee, Pears, and Apric«!« ctlon», Almond, etc. r ALSO THE FOLLOWING^FOH^OFa CHRISTMAS TRADE:- ' ?Kft S« S" eßt nemon l ee\ 1J owt Morton'« Ml*e<* Spice 160' Tlm Finest>Onnge.Peel 1000 Bottle* Essence Lemoa, V« B ili» SOT.ns F.ueat Citron Peel Oohfaeal, Almond, etp. 18 Cases Assorted Cordials 5 owt English Jujubes 20 O.seß Ship Lime Juice 20 cwt Fancy Confectionery 10 Oases Dried Apricots, Peaches, etc Etc. Etc. Etc. OTJBt PROVISION DEPARTMENT B STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following :— LEWIS'S Prize Bacon, Sides, Rolls and Hams (Pale or Smoked} I btirliug Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always takes the First Ptiia wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price in the Home Markets ALSO— 2|b tins Refined Lard 2lb tins Corned Mutton 21b tins Corned Beef gib tins Roaab Mutton LI, 2hJ in* Shee P Tongues . 21b tins Boiled Mutton 2 b tins Stewnd Tripe * 2lb tins Curried Mufeton lib tins Apple Pudding lib tins Oxford Sausage lib tins Black Currant Pudding lib tins Irish Sausage £J b Ji?' ®oo l Beberry Paddin S lib and 21b tins Rabbit in Jelly Cooktftil.Salmon,, SalmonJCutlebs, Morton's and Marshall's Herring! fa Tomato Saucft Star Brand Mullet, etc., etc. ' PRESERVING SEASON I \ PRESERVING SEASON 1898-9 S- , ■ "*«^ 1898-99. BRAS& ■^**^^^» heavy&light enamel Preserving Pans Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. Is acknowledged to be the Finest Preserving ?ugar on tbe Market. Being much nronger than tbe ordinary Sugar it is therefore more Economical, and Jams and Jellies made with it are much firmer acd clearer. Ueed by ell the principal Jam Faclories in the Australian Colonies. Once mcd always ueed. We also stock Auckland No. 1 A Sugar and Miliiquin. JAM JARS of every description in Stock, including Maecn's Irrprcved Fcrew Top Jars, Nests of Jelly Jars, Nests of Jam Jars, Tic Dowi. Jars, etc., etc. Require "ur price before buying elsewhere. ' ftt4«>™ -« ~£Fn J A. RTH«NWARE & CHINA WARE DEPARTMENT is heavily stocked with Goods for our Ohnslmas Trade. Inspection invited. FLETCSSfi" BROS., Wf10 ,,, omr.^ OASH SUPPLY STORES, EAS I 1 STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Je l ephoue24 Box #7 J. WILSON," IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPER S. ■, Iq\ "^¥JE Have Just Landed a Large Variety of the Very Latest Designs in PAJNCY Grl^AfcJft^, iacluding Mnreneae, Jbigured, Rolledj etc. Ordinary WINDOW GLASS alwaja in Stock j alao MIAI«O1* GrtiA.S«^ s which we cut to any size. The following is a list of a few Lines kept in Stock at our Warehouse, Corner of Arcade & JBurnett Street* MIXED PAINTS WHITE LEAD LINSEED OIL BED LEAD SCRIM HEMATITE RED RADDLE PUTTY TURPENTINE BLUE RADDLE OPALS OAK VARNISHES STAINED VABNISHES ENAMEL itIMP BL4OK = PURE SEEDS. z= T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the moßt OOMPLBTfi SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 4411 mto the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H|lbs to 16}lbi to the bushol also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated, ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL GLOVERS} TURNIPS RAPE, LUOERNE, TRJtlGu* Em FENCING WIBE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The beat quality on Sale. WANTEDIffIiEP FEED. WANTED>p till Maroh, 1899, good yoang grass for 300 aheep.— A|>p3y DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. " I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED in my hands for SALE in ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. mHE CANTERBURY WOOjTbaLES have been fixed as .follows, m-- Christchurch Bales on DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10 1899. Timaru Sales-DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30,1898, and FEBRUARY 8,1899. I Bhall be> represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to recede consignment., which will have my Personal Supervision. «»»niuuwni«, Wool intended for me ab Chriatchurch Sales should be eonaigned to Oantekbithv B«cn Company's Siding, Addington, accoant IX Thomas Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, pleaae consign to Messbs Goinnits* *m LsCben, Timaru, account D. Thomas. * I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm os in my Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready Woolpacke, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fafe, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throwhoafe tho Season. * D. THOMAS 10 187 ASfIBURTCXN, -,-,.\



TO LET. /"IONVENIENL 1 Residence, Havelwk Street West, (Late W. H. Collier's.) Apply IT. W. BARRETT. Arcade, Express Cycle Works, THE OLDEST AND LARGEST BICYOLE WORKS IN ASHBURTON. LtNDELLS & SON, SOLE PBOPBIBTORS, NEXT THE CLUB. RUDGE-WHITWOKrH, EALKIGHS, WHITE FLYERS, Etc. DO Not be Pursuaded to Buy any par ticular Bicycle, but use your own Discretion, and then come to us, when we have no doubt we will be able to supply you with what you wanb. Second-Hand Bicycles j In Great Variety, at all Priceß. GREAT Christmas Sale. O JZf\f\ WORTH of Christmas "**Oww Groceries, High-class Teas md Sugars, Dried and Tinned Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery, Preserve Jars, English and American Glass and Earthen ware, Enamel warp, Holloware, Brushware, Lamps-, Table Cutlery, Nickel and E.P. Spoons and Forks, | ALL TO BE CLEARED IN 4= WEEKS, j j We have just landed ex "Tokamaru" a! shipment ef FIRST-CLASS CHINA in five patterns, which will ba included in the sale. Chfapesb Hou3e in Ashburton for the Famous . j PRIMUS SXOVJEJS, Just the thing for Summer. j Best Value in Canterbury in Bicycles and Cycle Accessories of every kind. CARSON '& CO., GROCERS & ' IRONMONGERS, 61PORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, NOTICE— We defy competition j yoa get wonderful value at Mullou's, Taaored Street,



Tenders. TENDERS. HHENDERS are invited for Stocking and X Forking about 900 Acres of Wheat and Oats at Lauriston. Tenders close ou the 12ih insh The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, apply to GEORGE MURDOCH, 1 5 Lauriston. TENDERS. riIENDERS wanted for Stocking 500 acres JL (more or less) of Wheat, in two lots of 300 and 200 acres respectively. Separate Tenders are wanted for Forking the same. Tenders to b© in by SATURDAY. January 14. Also g> few general Harvest Hands, For particulars apply WILLIAM SUTHERLAND, Winslow. Tenders to be left at Mail Office. 1 64 Friediander Bros., Limited. WOOL SEASON. 1898 99. ! OUR NEXT SALE will take place at Christchurch on FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1899, i And Catalogues for this Sale close on TUESDAY, 27th Inst Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN & SONS' siding, Addington, where it wil have our most careful and personal attention Advices of consignments will be received at our AshburboQ office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS CORNSACKS.' "TT7"E are now Landing exJ"jElbe," 1000 BALES I ULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Which we offer to Supply at LOWEST MARKET RATES. ClientH who desire delivery direct) ex Ship will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Liamm



M. J. BjnRG ESS. Ss 6(J per Week THE NEW" !O«perMonth DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. HDFQUIRES no Bating, has all the Most Modern Improvements. No COGS, X\ TEETH, or SPRINGS to wear out. Secured GOLD MEDALS and HIGHEST Awards against all comers. PRAMS- PRAM J. PKAMS. OLEGG'S MAKE. BEST OF LEATHER. GHRISTORURCH PRICE*. Bloycl©B-Sub.AGENT fortheNEW'UP-TO-DATE Masssey-Harriii. FANCY GOODS FANCY GOODS STATIONERY. STATIONERY. AT THE DUST PAN. Addbess—NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ABHBURTQN. M. J. BURGESS. SPEING 1898 SUMMEB rTTT _IA« n fl|| "TTTE Beg to advise oar Customers and the Public generally that each Department in our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel* ties for the Season. la oar Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns in Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes in Carpet Squares, Ruga and Mate. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a viait, aa we consider the goods in these Departments exceptionally well selected. A3 USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The chief attraction in the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. (o)-~ Wefare in Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you aa well aa possible. If you give ua your patronage we will deserve it; The best service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible, Kgr We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make it compulsory for us to decline to make up Costumes other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER.



Fnedlander JfcJros. WEST STREET HORSE MART. SAT GRD AY, "JANUARY 14, 1899. WE HAVE received instructions from various Clients to offer as above™ 1 ft DRAUGHT MAR'S & GELD- JlO ings. ! Further entries solicited. ALSO, A large quantity of Oases of all de?mip tions. Sale at 12,30 p.m. R, FRIEDLANDEB, 1 36 Auctioneer CLEARING SALE AT ALFORD FOREST. MONDAY, JANUARY 16. At the Alford Forest Hotel. WE HAVE been instructed by Mr A. W. Smith to Sell as above his entire plant, consisting of— A DRAUGHT HORSES. 1 Eight Horse-power Portable Engine, with six-inch driving belt. I SAW BENCH. I CHAFFOUTTER. Also—2 Tip Drays, Double-furrow Plough, Harness, Covers and Sundries. Further entriea solicited. Sale at 12 30 pm. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, 137 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer HORSE FAIR WEST STREET HORSE MART WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1899, • And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 38 Auctioneer. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Michael Ibeli ire respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved son, Herbert Louis, will move from his residence, Princess Street, Hampstead, on WEDNESDAY, 11th inst., at 2,50 p.m., for the Ashburten Cemetery, BAKER BROS., 1 65 Undertakers. L.O.L. > _»ro. 23. riIHE Members of the above Lodge are JL requested to attend the- Funeral of their late Brother, Louis Ibell, TO-MOR ROW, Wednesday, 11th inst,, leavii g Princes Street at 2 30 p.m. 1 72 By Order of the W.M. PUBLIC. NOTTGES PLANO isiNDER TEIAIT A PUBLIC TRIAL of JONES' LEVER BINDER will be held in Mr Siicock's Paddock, opposite Ashburton Club, Burnett Street, from Noon to 2 p.m., TO-MOREOW, Wednesday, llth. W. BURNS, Representative • P.B.—This opportunity should not be missed. 1-71 : a7a. o. & a. o/ T7INTRIES Close for G. A. M. Buckley, Hi Esq/a prize, value £3 3a, eeoond £1 10s, third 10s, on SATURDAY Next, at 8 p.m. Distances—loo, 220, 440, and 880 yards. Entry fee, 2s 6d for the four events. Also for Half-Mile Bicycle Race, prize presented by W. D. B. Preston, Esq. Entry fee, Is. Half-Mile Bicycle Race and 100 yds Flat to be decided THURSDAY, Jan. 19, 1899. I. A. BAIGENT, 1 70 Secretary. ' " n~o~ticll~ THE RAKAIA BRIDGE ia again Open to Road Traffic as usual, the Repairs for which it was blocked at night being completed. By Order. Railway Enginaer'a'Office, Ghristchuroh, Jan. 9, 1899. 1 67 Removal Notice^ THE NZ. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. ASHBURTON BRANCH. r\N AND AFTER TO-MORROW, llth inst., the Business of the Association will be carried on in the Premises lately occupied , by Mj&ssks Hanmek & Graves. 173 T. F. GIBSON, Manager. "RAMBLER*' BICYCLES. I HAVE another Consignment of these Favorite Machines just to hand. All fitted with " <*. &J " Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves. Cyclisbs, Intending Purchasers, and the Pnblic, are invited to inspect 81 THE RAMBLEK." & further Consignment of RACING MACHINES to arrive in a few weeks. Accessories in Stock, TERMS ARRANGED TO SUIT PUR CHASERS. 'D. THOMAS.



©BEAT BBITAUT AND FJRAffCE. Tho Madagascar Bins Book. Apprehension & morg the French United Preßs Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. London, January 9 French newspapers assort that the 13 ue Book issued by Great Britain on Madagascar is intended to prevent pacification. Th<-y urge tlie Ghambi r of Deputies promptly to vote the navj credit. Tha French working classes are making heavy withdrawls from the Savings Bnks, owin^ to apprehension of internal disturbances and war with England. THE~~bIIEYFU~B'~CASE. ♦ United Press Association-By Eleetrio Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, January 9 M Quesnay de Beaurepaire, Pre sident of the Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation, has resigned, it is believed owing to disagreement with Maitre Bard, who drew up the report 1 on the Dreyfus case. A new Paiisian league, under the title of the National Union, has pledged itself to respect the Court of Cassation's decision in the Dreyfus case, to maintain array discipline, and promote national pacification. Numerous politicians, members of the University, and business men are joining the Union. Seceived Wakapuaka Jan. 10, 12-30 p,m. Guardian Office, 12-54 p.m. Paris, January 10 M. Baurepaire complains of irragu larities in the Court of Cassation enquiry. He intends to protest against the decision of the Court now being prepared ia favor of Dreyfus. Wanted. WANTED-A good steady Man; one who can drive a reaper and binder and do all kinds of farm work. Apply to David Thomas, Ashburton. 1 55 WANTED— Boy to do a town paper round and to make himself useful in Shop. Apply H. 0. Pebcy, East Street. 1 66 WANTED, at once—A Liaht Spring Dray ; must be in good order.— Apply The N.Z Farmers' O^-opkkative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., West Street. 1 74 LOST, on December 28, between Ashbur ton and Ashburton Saleyards, brown leather Trap Cushion. Finder rewarded on returning to Mail Office. 1 62 REVIEW of Reviews for December Christmas Number London News Pear&' Annual, Sketch, New Year Curda Views of Ashburton, Chriatchurch, and the Colony, each album making a suitable memento to send to friends as a New Year card.—:H M Jones Entertainments. ADDFK L L o"w~S* TTA L~ET FRIDAY, JANUARY 13. NORTHCOTE'S KINEMATOGRAPH of the Spanish-American War. Front Seats 2a, Back treats Is, Children half price. 1 49 HARRY ABBOTT, Manager. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton. COMMENCING TO-NIGHT, TUESDAY, January .10, 1899. For a short season only. THE JB-JEfcEOOS, TH.%I FREDOS, THE FBEDO9. AUSTRALIA'S OWN ENTERTAINERS- Trapeze, Acrobatic, Japanese, and Musical performers. Ever faithful, ever true to the public. Fourteenth year of organisation. To prevent disappointment) and ensure comfort to our patrons, we perform this time in the Oddfellows' Hall. FUN, FROLIC AND FRIVOLITY, Sensation after Sensation. Hazardous Acts and Perilous Dives. Persons wishing to avoid the crush will be admitted ?.t 7.15 (early door), without extra charge. IS ADMISSION IS 131 FRED FREDO. ORANGE HALL, THURSDAY, JAN. 12. ONE NIGHT GISJLTX Advent of the World's Champion LoDg- Distance Walker, MR G. M. SCHILLING, and a Strong Company of Imported Concert Artists. 1 63 Government Notices. _ NOTICE BY THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE, UNDER " THE UNCLAIMED LANDS ACT, 1894." TO the Owner or Owners of a parcel of Land containing 29.fi Perches, more or less, being Lot 246 on Deposited Plan, No. 91 onsub-divißio.n of parb of Rural Section 6023, District of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, situate at the corner of Charles and Graham Streets. ALSO— To the owner or owners of a parcel of Land containing 38 Perches, more or less, being Lot 81, on Deposited Flan, No. 264 on Subdivision of Part of Rural Section 4904, in the said District of Ashburton. The last registered owner of both parcels of land is Mabgabet Annie Fidleb, described as of Ohristchurch, Spinster, who can,nab be traced. WHEREAS, the Public Trustee hag instituted inquiries, and has not thereby ascertained who the owners of either of the above-described lands are, and believes that such ownor or owners respectively are not in the Colony: Now, this notice calls upon auch owners respectively \yitbin six months of the date of the publication of this notice in this Gazette, to establish to the satisfaction of the Public Trustee her or theic titles respectively to the lands respectively specified in this notice; and if such owner or owners do not within the time limited.* so establish her, their, or either of their titles, the Public Tjrustea will exerciße the powers and authorities granted to him in and by "The j Unclaimed Lands Act, 1894," in reapeqt of both of the said parcels of land, or suoh one of them as to which the owner shall, nob aopeaj, Dated this FIFTEENTH day of DECEM BER, 1898. J. C. MARTIN, fubliu Trustee. Norn—This notice was published in the New Zealand Gazette on the Twentieth day of December, 1893. 1 69 e=r SJpSFoOUNTRY. ' maa ACRES, leasehold, for Sale. t) \J \) BaotaJ to the Crown U per aore, i 'J\ BULLOCK.



Farmers, working men, and all who desire to' 8ee jl: "good times" in Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging local industries. Having increased our staff of workers, and ihowing the largest stock of tailoring goods in the district, and with exceptional facility for trade, we are determined to offer such inducements as will " keep the money in the place" if customers will kindly "oall and compare our reduced prices on and after Tuesday, December 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed suits made to measure in a, variety of new patterns for 52a 6d or suit and exbr» pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, at prices which will in all eases compare favorably with thone of (jhriab church or Dunedin firms for cash, and our tome is a sufficient guarantee for fit, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters —Ckai&hbad & Berryman. ' (APYT When the little boy was saying hia cate chism, they asked him what was the chief end of a man. He said, " the end that's got the hat on." You do get the bald truth from youngsters at times. Ask a child, for instance, wha^'e good for coughs and colds: «( Why, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure of course." They know; all New Zealand youngsters of four years old and, upwards |jpw fch^ab, ' i



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Wanted—Steady man Public Trußtee—Notice M J Burgesa—Business advertisement W ButDs —Plaao Binder trial to-morrow AA C & A O—Re Entries closing for apbrts Baker Bros—Funeral notice L O L—Funeral notice Watfted—Boy William Sutherland—Tenders G M Schilling—Orange Hall, Thursday Evening Notice—Rakaia Bridge open to traffic D Thomas —Re Rambler Bicycles Farmers' Co-operative Association—Re moval notice ; wants strong dray