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Home and Foreign.

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(Received W&kapuaka April 8, 9 30 ft.ra, Guardian Office 10 a-m) Plasterers' Lock-out. London, April 7 The conference between the repre sentatives of the Builders Association and the National Association of operative plasterers, with the object of a settlement of the lock-out, proved abortive, the plasterers refusing the demand that they should not compel foremen to join the Union. (Received Wakapuaka April 8, 9-50 a-m, Guardian Office, 10.26 a-m) The Czar's Eirenicon, St. Petersburg, April 7 The Czar's thanks to the nations for their expressed sympathy with the proposed Peace Conference have been Seat through the various embassies, but not to Berlin, showing that Ger-, many did not sympathise with it. Wireless Telegraphy. London, April 7 The Goodwin lightship sent a wire less telegraph message to the coast guards, thus assisting in saving a ship during a fog.

Australian.

United Press Association -By EleObrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 8, 9-30 ami, Guardian Office, 10 a-m) General Booth. Sydney, April 8 General Booth, when interviewed, said he was highly gratified with his reception and the progress of the army. The New Zealand Government had promised to give reformatory boys to the army, aad grants for carrying on every side of the social work, Sentenced to Death. John McCoy has been sentenced to death for the murder of his wife, whom he accused of infidelity. Football. At a meeting of the Rugby Union, the report stated that arrangements had been made for an English team to visit Australia. The time at the disposal of the Englishmen would not allow a visit to New Zealand,

LATE SPORTING.

A.R.O. AUTUMN MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Awsklakb, April 7 The above meeting is being brought to a conclusion to-day. Following are results :— Maiden Httbdleß, of 100 boys j 1| mile. —Dram Major, 1 ; Tip, 2 ; Nithmoanfc, 3. AH started. Won by three lengtbj. Time —5.25. Dividend—£lß 6s. Aotomn Hurdle Race, of 100 soys; two miles—Bellman 1, Nor'wesb 2, Cairo 3. Won by three lengths. Shylock was scratched. Time—3.s4. Dividend—£s 16s.

News in Brief.

Mr H. F. Nicoll made his first appearance" us a knight of the hammer at the Central Mart to-day. The Pelorus Guardian states that it h probable that three or four thousand acres of the Rai Valley are to be set apart as ft National Park. The services in the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Ksv. J. B. Merrett. We understand that the Revs. Baine and Merrett have arranged an exchange for two months. Mr Raine has gene to Weatport, and it is to be hoped his visit will be beneficial to Mb health. To morrow evening the preacher will give a special address for the young, and & cordial Invitation is given to all to be present at the ■erviee.

fflfii asHßujkTun GUARDLAft ; £ATUj*DaY, aPtilJb 8, 1899



FLETCHER BROS. J;l|| HAVE Just Received their Winter Stook cf L MPS and LAMP CHIMKKTB, f ( . '"■■'■■■ '■ ■■'■■' ■'i!;: ::I|i! and as we buy for Spot Cash direct from the Manufacturers, we are enabled tO'Bdt^rtV';^^ i^" LOW^bT FKXOES IN TOWN, *^ :^'^::4M ! LIBRARY LAMPS, , ?^^^Mfe? -- ■ LIBRARY':LAMra;:f|| and No 2 Run J^^^OKSEm^^^M^^Kßk with P»fc«nt Aoto* Length-Closed, 35 j^^g^^^^^^^pWHi Lengtb-Cloted,36 'f 100 other LAMPS P^ff , C^«P^ M^^^ , l€o>*triilli:3 ■ 3 to Choose from. W^Jp *° Ohoofi From. % Fie t Oil Finished Limp Ohimneya of Hand Lampg of all Kindt in Stook. i rail kinds, from 3J ecoh. !fee Our Stick and Erqnie Prices before Baying Eliewherd ' FLETCfnm" BROS., I O*BR SUPPI V STOREF, EASI STREET, ASHBURTON, AND H'GH STREET, CHRISTCHUROH. '■ ' /* , ' ■ ■■. ■■■•■'•;. ■•■' •■:!': R E D U C T I O N 1 ROLLER FLOUR. SOOlb „ 14s sO)bßni»s ... 3s lOd lOOll> Bmfgts^ ... Vm O<i 3Sll>2BaerK - &m\ | POLLARD Al^D BRAN /LWAYS IN STOCK. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. "■■■■■. VyE HA.YE NOW ON HAND A SrOOK OW FINEST PANYONQ BUDS TEA, Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for those suffering from Indigea tion and oter ailments, who OAunot drink a etrongLiquoring Tea. Thii Tea^is used in all the Leading Hospitals in Australasia. PEKOE CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TSAS, BLENDED TfcAS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon Tea in £!b and lib Packets, 51b and 101b Tins, and 501b Cheats, which we can with confidence recommend to the public of Ashburton. Samples may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TBAi PBRFIOT WRINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KITTLES, BUOKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWARff, ENAMBLWABES, IINSFED, NBATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OILS, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST OASH PRICES. - tn* WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15s a Dcren. Finest Scotch Whisky from 24a per gal. English Bottled Stout (qts) from 13s per dot Finest Pale Brandy  26a „  St julien Claret  25a „ Very Old Port Wine „ 20s  „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Watera „ 3s 6d,, „ Fiiiest Australian Wines  17s   Lager Beer (pints) 9a „ Very Old Fort Wine (bottied) 36a per doz. „ „ (quarts) 15 8 „ „ Bngliehßot6ledAle(pt3)fromßa6d „ „ All other Winea and Spirits at equally Low Prices l / T \_ iAy ■ Orders by Poet despatched with Punctuality. Gooda delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GBOOIRS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIBIT MERCHANTS, MAIiKET HOUSE, BUBNETT STKEET, ASHBURTON. Telept one No 53 »•* JUST LANDED— Xv'x GUNS SOLD FOR OASH OR TERMS A FIRST-CLASS X\jf\ at this Supply of Y2^ \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc., V^A L°WEST PRICE" for the Comirg V^A, G°NS * EtP>' r9p*ired on the p«miM« SHOOTING SEASON. \ * Pr*°tiOal G°aßmithl '* VO^A All Kind« of Plumbing done. Of all Maken. \*&\ -• *, \^~\ ESTIMATES GIVEN. BXFLSS ftom 12s QL \O\ \t|A {EAMKS from|3os. V • N i \



KA.BT « Til HEX H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death, POLICIES CURRENT from V Bays to 105 ftf outfit*, according to Value Purchased. dSI per Week for Total Disablement up to Ton Weeks. ;#*£s<> for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, j j Organs, and Cycles, Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Sevsa Days, j | CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. 8.-xsd Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top valuo; specially put up in London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON fik^ — I?rAJVO»*— By Brinemead and Sons Hopkinson, Qoss and "PT A IVrr^Q—- K*llman« Wagnor, Collard and Gallard, Broad- X XJjLll V/O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channel] and Sob, Lipp -PIAIVOH- and Sohn. -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Bmifch, and the Needham Company, (§ "R f^r AIV Q— Willcox »Bd Wh ite > Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com \J JLI/VXXjL JLli O V&n y* Palace Organ Company, and other makers. — O«LG-Al>BS— From 4SB lOg to eCSO, ORGANS From  ... 1O« per month I?XAINOH ... ,_ «O«,, „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Best Cash Value Obtainable Lateßb Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. at LOWEST GASH PRICES in all Departments. Equal to Cbrmtchurch and Dune din Houses, Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. ci. m.""Jones, -glorious news- T BEG [to announce 3 that IJ£have {Opened an IMMENSE SHIPMENT of Autumn & Winter Novelties, Ex Rangatira and Papanui, including the Latest in.-— DRESS COSTUMES, MANTLES, CAPES, MILLINERY,* ! FLOWER^ FEATHERS, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, i BLANKETS, FLANNELS, CLOTHING,] BODTS, CARPETS, FLI OR CLOTHS, ANDj LINOLEUMS. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES BEST WORK, EXCELLENT FIT, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. (o) „ ANDREW ORR. JuHN WILSON, IMPORTER OE HIGH-OLA SB WALL PAPERS. JO!""" ~~* "1 HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Ashburtou and Surrounding District that I shall etiH continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc., as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, whsre, with the aau.u flf Mr 0. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers {will find & greatly increased Choice of Goods afe their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, i ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 3 132 Telephone 65 P 0 Box 16 REMEMBER T> EALISATION SALE OF COLLIER'S STOCK NOW BOOMING REMEMBER—This Week we show White Blankets 6s lid, 10d 6d, 12s 6d, 14s lid per pair RE MEMBER—Red and Black Flannellette, grand lot of patterns, 6^d per yard REMEMBER—Ladies' Caahttiere Gloves, 4d per pair REMEMBER- Men's Black Felb Hats at Is 6j, Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid—Collier/price was Ss 6d, 6a 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d # REMEMBER—Ladies' White Muslin and Large Cooking Aprons, very choice, 9£d, Is, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s 4d, 2s 9d, 2s lld> REMEMBER—Printed Dimities, clean goods, pretty patterns, 6ld per yard JUST OPENED— 500 LADIES' NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER STRAW HATS 200 NEW CAPES AND JACKETS. LAGE ASSORTMENT (NEW) INFANTS' MILLINERY AT NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S, "THE OORNE R." t=: 20,000 :rzr ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTINGI^EQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are largo and Tinned Inaide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongery from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. I SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN, 1 631



CHURCH SERVICES. . STf STEPHEN'S OHU R 0 FT, Ashburton. , FIRST SUNDAY AFTfcR EASTER (April 9 ) HARVEST FESTIVAL. j 8.30 am—Holy Communion J 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m— DROMORE, the Vicar 6.30 p m—Choral Evensong and Sermon On and after Friday, the Services will be htld in the Suhoo'room. E.i A. WOODTHORPB, M.A., Vic-ar. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHi jL Ashburton. SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 1899. , SERVICES—Mornina;, 11 a.m. ; Evening, I 6.30 1 Preacher— Rev. J. B. Mebbetx. You are cordially invited to attend. A free seat; a book; a welcome. Endeavour Meeting. TUESDAY, 7.30. 4 75 BAPTIST CHURCH, To-morrow.—Mb Babtbam, of Uhrisbchuroh, mornicg and evening. Sunday, April 23, Anniver sary j Rev 8. Akohkb Harris preaoher. 4 71 T:~BULLQCk. FOE SALE. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, HINDS. 185 acres, 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Rental. BEING R.S. 36455 and Lots 7, 9, and 47, parts of Reserves 1371 and 1381, nob far from Hinds Railway Station. Rental to the Crown, Is 3d per acre. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ______ TOWN PROPERTY, /"IFNTRALLY situated in Peter street \_J neat the Railway Station and Post Office. Being T.S. 528, containing | acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Washhouee, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property is centrally situated near the Railway Station* and should prove a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. F~Oh SALE^ QA ACRES, being Lob 4, part of Reserve |wu 350, together with small cottage thereon, fronting Maronan Road ; suitable for an accommodation paddock, as it is nob far from the Saleyards. For particulars apply to T BULLOCK ~F~UR 8 ALB GOOD HEALTHY SHEFP COUNTRY Coldstrcam Road District. 500 ACRES, 5()O Kural Sections 32732, 32734, and 32965, # fenced, etc. THE Owner is desirous of quitting thli property at once, at a Baorifics. Offers are invited. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD. IjiOß SALE, at a low price—four section* ? between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. f} 1 "1 f\ Price required. " obXAvJ Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. " " tfOR BALE. " AN ALLOTMENT near the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lob 10, fronting James street, Allenton, containing 1 rood, 37 perches, the property of Mr J. H. Hutt. A low price will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, FOITsAL^ SMALL Cottage and g of an acre, having a frontage of 33 feet on Peter street, being part of T.S. 540, not far from the Railway Station. PRICE REQUIRED £HS Small cash deposit, balance by instal ments extending over a number of years, T, BULLOCK, Agent.' FOB SALE~ * VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. ~J ACRES ODD. g Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc, etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray. Having sold his business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T BULLOCK. BUILDINGsIfOR SALE FOR REMOVAL AN IRON SHED, 20 x 9, has been used as stable, and also a larger shed 24 x 14, has been used as a workshop. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET PREMISES in Moore Sbreefc s rental 5s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK Tenders, TENDERS. riIENDERS fare invited for Building JL Additions to the Canterbury Hotel, Methven. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my office. Tenders close on TUES DAY, Ap:il 18, ab Noon. The lowesb or any lender nob necessarily accepted. 4 72 R. BIRD, Architect CANTERBURY COLLEGE. TENDERS FOR RESERVE 737 AND 738. THRESH TENDERS are invited for leasing JO the undermentioned blocks, compris ing the above Reserves, situated at Tinw&ld, for 13 years and 10 months, from Ist May next,— Block I—Containing 172* Or 20p Block 2—Containing 207 a2r 17p Block 3—Containing 173 alr 6p Block 4—Containing 100 a3r 8p Block s—Containing 225* lr Op Block 6—Containing 93* 2r 13p Block 9~Containing 159 aOr 11 Block 10 -Containing 170 alr 9p Lithographed plans, conditions of lease, and forms for tendering can be obtained ab the office of the undersigned, where lenders, endorsed " Tender for Reserves," will be received up till noon on MONDAY, 17fch April. A. CRACROFT WILSON, > Registrar. Canterbury College, March 24, 1899. 3 25 mENDERS wanted for the feale of 5000 ; X pairs of boots.—Apply to Mklloa' Zealandia Boob Store,



I Government Notices. j 1 NEW Z a ALAND RAILWAYS. ] Excursion Fares and Train Arrangements for Timaru Races. T7IXCURSION Ticketß to Timaru, avail- JLLt able for return till the 17ih April, will be issued at Ohristchunh, Oimaru and in termediate stations on the 12-h and 13.h ; j also at Ashburton, Oamai v, and interne- j diate stations for morning train 14.h, at 2d per mile first-class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second-class, minimum 2s, mileage counted oneway only. On the 13th April a train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7.15 a.m. Tinwald 7.23. Winalow 7 33. Hinds 7 49, Rjingitata 8 19. A train will leave Wash dyke for the racecourse on arrival of the 10 55am. train from Aehburton, and the express train for south will set down pas sengers ab Washdyke for the Racecourse. On the 13th and 14th April the express train for north will take up ab Washdyke pas- ■ sengers for stations where it atop?, who can j leave the Racecourse for Washdyke at 5.5. p.m. 4 70 B¥ ORDER. P" J DAVID THOMAS. CLEARING SALE AT LYATT, ADJOINING WESTERFIELD. MONDAY, APBIL 10, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received in struotiona from Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co , Dunedia, as Agents for A. F. Sommervilliß, Esq., England, to hold a Clearing Sale as above, of tHe following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, VIZ :— "I Qf\/\ Two-tooth fine Threequarter- AOUU bred EWES, bred by James Little, Allendale. A 1 d Four and Six-tooth CROSS 4fcXO BRED EWKS IAI A CROSSBRED EWES in good Xv/X\_J condition KAA OKOSSBRED LAMBS, nearly t/UV/ all fretzors. Q X ENGLISH LEICESTER Ow RAMS, bred by Andrews, Greenpark ;o FAT CAITLE O LIGHT HARNESS HORSES O HACKS P. and D. Duncan Manure Drill, P. and D. Duncan Grubber, Disc-Harrows, ! Spring Trap and Harness, large num ber of second-hand empty sacks, Fencing Material, Hurdles, Buggy, large number of email Tools and Bun dries too numerous to particularise. Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, 3 240 Ashburton. *""" BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APRIL 22 1899 yj" ACRE FARM D THOMAS has received instructions • from D. Cameron, Esq ,to Sell by Public Auction as above, — That very desirable little Farm situated in the Aahburton Forks, containing 77 acres aud being R.S. 20559 The bulk of this land is really first-class. The improvements are very good, there being a new cottage, large stable, etc., and it is well worth the attention of a man of Email means, and to such I would Bay go up and inspect), Sale at 2 p. m. DAVID THOMAS. 4 39 Ashburton. ; BULLOCK'S ARCADE. "*" SATURDAY, APRIL 22. NICE LITTLE FARM OF D THOMAS has received instructions • from Mr George Robbins (in consequence of his having drawn a block of land at "WaikaikaiJ to Sell by Public Auction as above, — His first-class block of land containing 47$ acres or thereabouts, being R.S. 9889,10093, 10233, and adjoining Mr O. Digby's, Winchmore Road. The Farm is subdivided into five paddocks, has a good Cob House and outbuildings upon it, and being good land close to Ashburton ought to be eagerly sought after. Inspection Invited. Sale at 2 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 4 65 Ashburton. lagmhorT (Between Ashburton and the Hinds.) PYNE & CO., (in conjunction with] David Thomas) have received instructions to Sell by Auction at j BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON, j ON SATURDAY, APRIL 29,1899, AT 2 p.m., ABOUT 4:200 ACRES of the above magnificent Property. The quality of the land is so exceptionally good and ao well known that a description of it is unnecessary; It will be sold in blocks varying in Bize from 2& to 470 Acres. A chance which may not occur again for a lifetime is thus offered to all those, both of small and large means, who may be desirous of procuring some of the very best land in New Zealand. Plans will shortly be ready and may be | procured, together with full particulars from Pyne&Co, Christchurch J Auotione erß. David Thomas, Ashburton ) 4 6 ' Begorra it's a purty Tay,' and sold by Sheatman Bros, Ashburton, W« Doak, Mount Somers and Mayfield, James Gudsell, Tinwald, •is Diamond Jubilee,' Ceylon's best high ground Tea,



WANTED, by Young Lady, engaged in Business, Board and Residence in Private Family. Apply " L," Mail Offioe. 4 69 __^ WELDON'S Children's Bazaar and Mother's Help and Illustrated Dress* maker for March; New Bioks : The Arch deacon, The Admiral, The Pride of Yennico, Brown, V.0.. Cheap Edition Gates of Eden, Roberb Elamere, Catriona, Pleasures of Life.—H. M. Jones. ORARI Grown Dervvenb Potatoes, 4) per sack ; Clean Bed Chaff, 9d per bag ; Splendid Wheat, 8a per sack, at Fletcher Broet WANTED— Extracted Honey, Beeswax, and Good Salt BuUer.—Apply Fletcher Bros., Aehbarton. WANTED Known—At "The Corner," Collier's Grand Stock of Corsets at sale prices. Be in time fur bargains. GREAT SALE at Northootjb & HemfOßd's, of Collier'a Veilings, Children's Outfits, Pelisses, Piuafores and j Underclothing. Be in time. WANTED KNQWN-Mbs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing, Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanm Road, Baring Square. . 11 123 TUST RECEIVED — Weldon's Ladies and other Journals and Magazines; Quarterly Volumes of Scraps and Snapshots j New Lines in Photo Frames, Prize Books, Leather WritiDg Cases, Boxed Floral Stationery, Scho 1 Bags (all sorts); Sunlight Year Books for 1899, 6d; Crinkled Paper from 3d a roll. AH Goods at lowest possible prices,—Al H, Williams; FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 200 Ibs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6ci; 501bs, 3s lOd; 2P'bs, 2s.—John Orr & Co. 2 ~~ NICOLL BROS. . _ ----,„■„.,, -. L | | - j FURS. FURS. | FURS. | WE have received instructions from Messrs James Smith & Sons, of Melbourne, Sydney, and Pstone to Sell by Auction in our Rooms, on j SATCBDAY, APRIL IS, ! Commencing at 12.30 p.m., The Finest and Mo3t Varied Colleobion of FUR GOODS ever offered in Ashburlon. Comprising:-— CARRIAGE RUGS, BED SPREADS, TRAVELLING FOOT WARMERS, RUGS, CAPES, VICTORIAS, BOAS, MUFFS, COLLARETTES. ETC., ETC. Absolutely without Reserve; Further Particulars Next Week. I NIOOLL BROS., 4 73 Auctioneers, Fnedlander tiros. saxubday^Xpsil 22,1899 3TS AChE FARM AT WATERTON. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Limited, have received instructions ' from Mr James Jamieson, of Waterton (who is leaving for North Canterbury) to Sell by Public Auction at their Wesb Street Mart on the above date, his very compact Farm, i adjoining Mr Thomas Taylor's property, and containing 375 aches. 375 I Of splendid wheat and grazing land, ' divided into handy paddocks, and well fenced and permanently watered. I It is in "the following state of cuHiva -1 tion, viz :—155 acres are in Wheat I Htabble, 80 acres newly laid down, 50 acres ia Turnips, and 90 acres in Grass. It has all the necessary appurtenances, consisting of & good House, Stable, and Outbuildings. Full particulars on application or at sale. Bale at 2°p,m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 29 Auctioneer. METHVEN SALE YARDS. THURSDAY, APBIL IS, 1899 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd. have received instructions from the Executors in the estate of the late W. H. Maginnesß, to sell %t above fixture— 1 EIGHT - HORSE POWER POR TABLE ENGINE, by Clayton and Shuttleworth. 1 DOUBLE BAGGER CHAFFOUT TER, by Andrews and Beaven. i Both Machines in Thorough Working Order. 4 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. HORSE ~JFMR. WEST STBEET HORSE MART. /"\UR Next FAIR will take place on FRIDAY, APEIL 14, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for j same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer. " E. W. HANMER. ' TINWALD YARDS. TUESI)AYr"~APRIL 11. I SHALL Offer, in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros,— ikaa Sound Mouthed MERINO IOUU EWES. A Straight Station Line of Graad, Sheep. Also on my own account for Clients— W A a THREE - QUARTERBRE D fUU Two-Tooth MIXED SEXES. CIA A CROSSBRED TWO-TOOTH OUU EWES. lE. W. HANMER. ,4 74 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer.



Latest Xtems * — Timarc Races.—-The railway arrange ments for Timaru races are advertised. * -""^ A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. « THE ( Allandale Goal Goy. 9 LIMITED, SHAG POINT. rfiHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J. Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, rp unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended J>y the Threshing Mill Owners of this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABHBUBTON, I OR A'l THE COMPANY'S MINE. ABHBURTOK No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BOILDIIJG SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions o! the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Pkeseon Ei>wabd Gates, Francis Scrint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephbnson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fbedk. Makeig. E. Q. Ckisp, B&NKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFIOE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildinga, Cameron Street, Aihburtot, Office now open to take (Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturday Wanted. ! mHE Key. J. J. Mather will Preach in i JL the Baring Square Church To-morrow ■. morning and evening. Foreign Missionary ' Meeting on Thursday evening^ 4 76 f^\ OSPEL Services will be held (D.V.), in \JT the Arcade Chambers To-Morrow. Mr John Hall, Evangelist, will give an Address to Christiana at 3 o'clock and preach the Gospel at 6.30 o'clock All earnestly in-1 ?jted, ' - 4 77 OOE~Hot Pica, T^eaT^offeeT^niTight Eefreshments alwaya ready at H, A Fmweb's Refreshment Rooms,