THE POULTRY SOCIETY.

A meeting of the Committee of the Aah burton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Sociot y was held on Friday evening laat, when tho^e was a full attendance. The proceedings showed that the Society evidently iotend vo make things lively m the near future F r some reason Government has debarred v,vy Bociety or body from holding art union 1, except for pizes that are works of air, thereby excluding the greatest attraction of the age—the bicycle, fciome few years ; >g >, ihe Society ran aa ait union—with a bicv c c f»r a prize and a sewing machine for secou 1, then other pr % a of various desjripnot s. The result was all that could be deaiied— every ticket wan eo!d. The attendance at the annual Show was the la- geat on rect rd (the art union ticket, admitting holder to 1 he Know), and lastly, but not ieaab, the Society made a nice little profit. Last year, how ever, they were restricted to art un?on pictures, wood carviog, etc., and the result was that not half the tickets were sold, i nd the Society had to spend all the little profit of the previous year m defraying expenses, instead of, as tt»ey had intended, purchas ing working plant for shows, such as caj es, trestles, etc. This year, some other atti ao tion will have to be resorted to, and the Secretary has an elaborate scheme m hand, particulars of which will be made public at ft later date when the plans are mature. Some considerable interest m poultry has been taken since the visit of Mr D. D. Hy de, the Government poultry expert, who lectured here m November last, and explained that a good return can be gob from poultry if properly managed, and the breeds kept up. Mr Hyde pointed out that m the United Bfcatea of America the revenue from poult ry was far m exee-s of that of grain or stock; also, lhat m Victoria the interest was increas ing fast, and some good returns had resulted there. The Ashburton Society have decided to make several extra classes of exhibits at their next show, and will offer several valuable cash trophies for competition by its members. Should any fanner friends or others care to become members, they may obtain tickets from the Secretary, Mr R. B. Restell, or the Treasurer, Mr Edward Stephens, at the nominal figure of ss. The Secretary tells us he will be glad of any assistance by way of contributions, either m cash or goods, to augment the funds of the Society. Ihoao who care to assist are invited to communicate with him, and he will be pleased to receive either of the commodities named* In event of the latter—no matter what—he will undertake to convert it into cash to the best advantage, and is prepared to appease the dona tor with the Sooieby'3 practical appreciation. We hear that the Sydenham Society is arranging a grand carnival and a spectacular display, entitled "Britania, the queen of the sea," under the management of Signer Borzoni, to be held at the end of March. Also a gigantio art union, the first prize being valued at £125, with 66 prizes m al!

RAKAIA AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB.

I The annual races were held on Thursday afternoon iv the pond m the Domain. 1 here was a good attendance, and the weather could nob have been butier. Mr George Muir-iy had a refreahmeub stall ou the ground, which wae a weloonrie item of thi j programme. The whole of the races wen well contested. Mr Johnson, of Curist church, noied as scoter, and Me*>iti Oxley and 'Ihompson a^ judgrs ; timekeepers— Messrs J. Stewart and Forbes. The faces I resulted as follows : — j 25 Yards Handicap (boys under 15)— B I Oordcer, 2sec, 1 ; \i Howeil, 2sec, 2. G May *lso started. A veiy close finish. Time— 26^ec. 50 Yards Handicap (Club member*)—P Harvey, 3sec, 1; VY M Lirnbie, 43ec, 2; E Cordner, llsec, 3. A Has;ett, 7sec, uho competed. A well conte&led race from the start 1- and a close finish. Time—-41&ieo. Egg and Spoon Bace, 50 yards, (for members) —A Gordon, 1; A Rountree, 2; P Coffay, 3. L Oxley also started. 75 Yards Inter club Handicap—H Palmar, 22iec, 1; F Truscott, 2-.cc, 2 ; P W Olliver, Bjec, 3. T Edwards, scr, and G N Grmanby, ssec, also competed. A very close finish. Time—7osec. 50 Yards Handicap (boys under 17)-G Bruce, 23ec, 1 ; L Oxley, 43ec, 2; C May, 2sec, 3. P Cofley, 3sec, alao competed. A good race thrown aw»y by the second youth looking round. Time—sosec. 75 Yards Club Handicap—W Limbie, Ecr, 1; A Bryant, 6*ec, 2 A Haslett, 53ec, find H Palmer ( 2aec, also competed. Time-— 70sec. 25 Yards Handicap (boys under 14)— E Howell, Isec, 1; B Oorcluer, lscc, 2; G May, scr, 3. Time—24§3ec. 100 Yards later-club Handicap—F Trus j oott, 33ec, 1; P W Olliver, 12^ec, 2; P j Harvey, 3. H D Stevens, 18? Ec, also ' started. A splendid raoe, won by under two feet. Time—74£;iec. Obstacle Bace, 50 yards, blindfolded—P Harvey, 1 ; G Bruce, 2. G Haeletfc, OoSae, and May also competed. Daring the afternoon & good exhibition of life saving was given by Messrs Rountree I (the club captain), Lambie, Harvey, and Gordon, After the sports and races were over, silver medals were presented to the junior com petitors by Mr Oxley on behalf of the Club, i The senior members have the privilege of procuring their trophies themselves. A dance was held m the Oddfellows' Hall m the evening, and was well attended.

THE CHURCHES.

PBESBwmaiAN. — The congregations at both sereices of the Presbyterian Church yesterday were large, the Rev, Neil McCallurn being the preacher, whose subject m the morning w&a the Gospel invitation as «xpreeaed m Matthew xt-28 " Come unto Me," etc. la the evening he chose the text *• Lovest thou ma" 1 Tihwald Wesleyan Church. — The anniversary services m connection with the tTinwald Wesleyin Sunday School were largely attended yeaterday, and very in teresting discourses were delivered m the iTiorcing by Mr Stout, m the afternoon by M'w* Parsons, aud m the evening by the Revv 3- J* Mather, who took for his text Isaiah sv, 6, 7. The singing throughout the day by the children, assisted by friends, was of a very hearty character. The collections were m aid of the school prize fund, and were the largeat obtained on any one Sunday at this church foe the past two years. Weslbyak Church. —Mr McClymont conducted service on Sunday morning, taking for his test the words —" Thy will foe done on earth as it is done m heaven." Daring the course of his remarks, the speaker stated that the will of man and the divine will were so out of harmony thai he was afraid if a show of hands were taken of those m the congregation who for one year would purpose to entirely do the will of God, the result would not be gratifying. Rev R. Taylor preached m the evening from Acts n~-22*24. -At-tb^jniayerj^tjjngheld after the service, Mr Taylor eoliciteoTh'e" prayers of the coogregation for himself, and also for those who would occupy the roetrum during his visit to Sydney, which would probably extend to eight weeks. St. Stephen's.—There were very large congregations ab the morning and evening services on Sunday, and m the afternoon there was a special children's service, the subject, of the catechising being the third part of the catechism —Christian duty. In the morning che Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, M.A., delivered the first of a series of Lenten addresses on the subject •* Some teachings of the Christian faith," and m tha evening he began a series entitled, " Some questions for Lent." The morning sermon was based on St. John viii-12, "I am the Light of the world," tad brought out the significance of tha fact) that Christ stands unparalleled m the history of the world. It was pointed out, after a careful analysis of the charac teristic forms of human, genius, that our Lord stands amongst us as unique m the sublimity of his moral character, and m the permanency of his work m hitmen society. He has proved Himself to be—the greatest teacher that has appeared m the develop ment of the human mind; the founder of an imperishable spiritual society, the Christian Church; and the creator of institutions and rights, around which have been gathered the greatest achievements of the human spirit m music, arb, and literature. To-day m the Christian ideal the most progressive races of the world find the inspiring force and the prophecy of the ultimate fulfilment of their deepest aspirations. In the evening he preached from I- Thea. v-23, and dealt with the question " What is religion ?" After pointing out the universal prevalence of reli gion m all places and alt time, and the mar vellous expression it had found for it3elf m human literature, he examined some current explanations of its origin and meaning. After explaining how Sb. Paul's terms for man's nature—body, soul, and spirit—were to be interpreted m the light of modern psycho logy, he pointed oub that religion involved the exercise of all the activities of the soul intellect, emotion, will, conscience—and thab It- sprang from the unifying self or spirit: the " I," the centre of our being, the consciousness of our own deathless existence and of our relation to the universal Spirit. Corresponding to this witness of the Spirit m man was the revelation given by God m nature, conscience, and m the history of religion. It was absurd to apeak of any man being without religion. Even a sceptical mind had a religious ideal. The real ques tion for each one of us is, •• What do I be lieve with regard to my own nature, and what is the ideal by which I shape my life 1"

News in Brief.

Intending competitors for the bicycle races to be run on Thursday, February 24, under the auspices of the Ariel Bicycle Club are reminded that entries close to-morrow even ing at 10 p-m. Mr Geo. Meddins, has on hand a large stock of builderß' and furnishing ironmon. geiy, also mechanics' tools of guaranteed quality, and housewives will find the Primus Stove very handy, especially during the summer weather when it takes the place of ordinary fire, and has the advantage of having no dirt, dust, or smell. Farmers will find a large stock of goods to meet their requirements at this establishment. j " Eyery one who has had a few lessons on the fiddle or who can tootle a cornet m a I brass band, holds out his hand for his guinea." Mr R, Parker thus expressed him-1 self at the annual meeting of the Wel lington Choral Society on the growth of pro fessionalism, especially amongst the orches tra, Mr Parker said thia kind of thing was monstrous, and would be fatal to the success" of any society. " Aa electricity is to a tallow candle " so is diamond jubilee tka .to its competitors. Agents—Shearman Bros., Ashburton W (E Doak, Mount Somers and Mayfield % James Gudsell, Ttowald, - *■ Smoke New Venus

THE A^OBtliTc^ CCAMHAK: MIKDAY, FE-laTAi,Y iO, IS-J9



GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FIKEST EOLLEK FLOUR. 200 1133 14* 100 *?a 6d. 50 „ ... ... ... 3s lOd 25 „ 2s- OUBTHER Ileductions ivt Ton Ints or more. Now Is year time to lay In your L Winter Supply of Best RolWr Flour. Bran and sharps equally reduced, alto Diamond Brand Uaimeal (the best In the Market) is also cufc m Prices. WINTER SUPPLIES. When buying your Wintpr Supplies kindly give m a ;all and we will guarantee that you will save money by doing so, as we boy for Oash and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other peoples debts* whereas m a Credit Tr.«3e the good payers have to pay for the bad ones* PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers Crystals is universally acknowledged to he the most economical and best Preserving Sugar m the M rkei). Cnoe need always used, as Jellies and Jams made with ib are much firmer aiid clearer *nd will keep for yea>s if required. This Sugar can only be had from ua, as we are Sole Agania, Auckland No. 1 and No. 1 A Cane Sngar always m Stock, | Presetvlng Pans I \ Preserving Pm WE havo the largest #j JJ^ B.st qunlily, BrarP, 'r i Stock of all kinds at WB Kenrlch» ' Caßb Iron»/ '.■; Lowest Pricep. m' ''''^HHv Enamelled, and >Lighfe /j Steel Enamel'rd. JH ||iiH J^M JARS. M*aou'a Improved Pints, ilwrafa(Hi|^S if I Qaafts and h*lf Galloas. Anifrican J^rs, Is^lifiiica'iln^H^: i'^ If IS ISP Tiedow'n J»rs,,Sootch Ja-s, Banner Jelly Jars. H«> 'IBB' - WE have had - uch a demand for Jam Jars of all kinds this ppasm ths^ out sock i are getting vety low, so wa advise our cu*t< m ps to ca'l afc once (if reqni. ing any^f the above) so &s to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are qUutlteg* - FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAS'J! STREET, ASHEURTON, AND HIGH STREST, CHKIStOfiUfeCH, 1111 —■■■■■! mi ■ *»~ W^^»^s^-MTmmif jg^^ ;, &J^^£ASV ro DRINK . ikSi 10 W*i.s\. Hew fruifs. — new fruits, 50 CASES FINEST NE?? CURRANTS gA 100 BOXES KEW VoLESOIA RAISINS l_oo I 100 BOXES Fl»liST NEW SULTANAS 100 N.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. VirTE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods —■ JO cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Sptce 10 owt Finest Orange Peel 20 dog Bottles Lemon Squash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peei 12 dos Bottles Raspberry Syr up 5 cwt Choice New Figs 19, dcz Bottles Lime Juice (Shi™ 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Oroes Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan A. rmonds I cwt Dried Pt aches 2 cwb New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwfc Choice New Prunes /lmond, and Walnuts) 2 cwt Keal German Sausage 10 casas, 2lb tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6d( z tins Chicken In lei)y and Apricots) 6 dqz ttes Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUG4RS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars fchat can be used for Jam and Jelliee, JAM TARS- W JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of J»m Jars, including 21b Sbone Jare lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and &-ga! on Mason's Putent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE OEYWN TFA, ftoked m 41b and lib picket., 51b .nd 101 b WINES AN 13 SPIRITS. VfR &te novr Packing Special Aetcnted Owe-for the Christmas Trade. En ß !«h and Coiouial Bottled Ales and Stou', M.innintj'a Celebrated Ale m 10 caHon k.« always m Stock. Golden Apple Gb-mpagne Cider. S a ke«" Orders by Post despatched with Pur;cina'it.v. Goods delivered Dai! SHEARS AN BEOS., GROOEES, IRONMONGKKS WINK AM; SPIRIT MKEOHANTB



WAKANUI UOAD. ' Ll T—Four AcrtiH of God Lund, together with a Large C ufortable h welling Huus • To a good touant a very moderate r.'nt will be accepted. F. FEBRTMAN. FOR SALE. , A CAPITAL BLOCK of about 40 Acres, good land, admirably uituated for sub-diviaion, well worthy of ii sp'ction. Full particulars ou application. F F. lERMMAN. FOE SALE, A VERY DE-IRABLE PEOPEETJ. 10| ACRES OF L^ND AND HOUSF, WITHIN 25 MINUTES WALK OF POST OIFIOB. nHHE lan 1 possesses ample wateif frontage, is veil laid ou 1-, and frodaies annually, largo and piofilab'e crops of [FaspberrJbs. It also provides every facility for boating and fishing. , Further particulars on apj Hcation. F. FERfi TMAN, j MOOTS f* TO LEMD—£2o,oo3at i\ per cent., m cneeam, 02 wll be divided to suit borrow era. F. TERHIMAN. FAB MS FOR SALT?, X H* Vx hi following Fa^ms for situated in'varlous parts? lie lishfot— i-121 acres, 600 acres, 8050 acres, 700 acres, 40C0J acres. Full 1 artlcalars on applbitloa, f. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HA. Vif several Houses for Sale both m Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. rpo LEI 1 IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a comfyrtallo hous-j of 7 rooms and JL Washouse. F. FERKIMAN- TjU)tt S\LB—WASHING TUl'o. A la"go quantity a 3s U ca-li ; juht thef thin'.cvcrjOlio requ'ror. f. f: rrtman. FOR SALE. AFour-Horso Power Traction Engine by Fowler m good working order. F. FJ<yRRIM4>T, FOR SALE. QUEENSLAND Cane Sogar, Fire Proof Safea by Mllner an lo* her;. A large —fKffIJfST t,wn nvflna'anrl fenltw^irvayJfly.f>WfiS_ wiH bo 1 cct. Jie<i\ S eel Horßß Collars, Portable Boilers. * >man\m» mmai^^f mm K ,'^ mo^ F. PSlieflE J. WILSON tOLD OUT TO C. CHAPMAN. PREVIOUS to Handing over Stock at End of Present WeeklJ. WrLso<fis| gelling Surp.'ua at a '■ RIDICULOUSLY LOW FIGUEE. 1 ) » ! It will therefore Pay those who are thinking 0! Papering, etc , their rooms \ to buy ax once, as it may be long before such a Great Opportunity agait ; presents itself. 1 5s FAPEKS aT 2s 9d 2s gd . „ ;, Is 4d Sd „ 3J 5d AND BIMIL&R .GREAT REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. . window & Mieioe glass, { TAINTS, VAENISH, PIOTUKE MOULDINGS, AND ALLJARTICLES AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. • j , J. WILSON.



FrlecUander Bros,, Limited. FOE PRIVATE SALE. TyTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OtTTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAFFCUTTER by Andrews and Beavan, CORNCRUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, aad Sundries; all m first-class order Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld, Or Jos. Anderson, Methven. CHAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON. i TTTE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. ! We are m a position to offer freight by fc'ailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's person il atten tention, -^-^e^-fiigprcpared to make liberal CasJi^dvances against shipments place^is^-SIIX-iiSßda for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience ! m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld, Government Notices. "new zkalandlrailways. excursion fares to christ- CHURCH FOR RACES. AT 2d per mile first clasp, Id per mile second, minimum 4s and 2a respec tively, mileage counted oue way only, tickets issued to Christchurch at Timaru and all stations north thereof from the 220 dto the 24th February, and from Aahbarton, Waikari, and intermediate stations and branches on the 25th also, all available for return till the 27th February. On the 23rd a train will leave Timaru for Christchurch at 7.10 and be due from Rangioata at 8.27, Hinds 9.2, Winslow 9.19, Tinwald 9 30, Ashburton9.4B, returning from Chriatchurch at 4.55 p.m. On the 23rd and 25th the evening train from Christchurch to Asbbar ton will start at 5.15 pm. and run SO minutes later than timetable times. On the 23rd a train will leave Methven for Raknip at 6.5 p.m., Lauriston 6JO, Rakaia arrive 7,20, and a train will leave Rakaia at 7.4S p.m. (after arrival of evening train from Christchurch), Lauriaton 8.35, Mebhven arrive 9.10. On the 25th the traia from Rakaia to-Methven will start at 7.45 p.m. 2 140 BY ORDRR. ft" mmMMaammamsHimmmm_^ i^ ■■imiiii ag DAVID THOMAS. a rIJTTTe "~~- HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, M&ECH % 1899. Tlfl"Y NEXT HORSE £AIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS 2 IS Auctioneer, REMOVAL NOTICE. and after SATURDAY, 18Ji inst. my office will bain new building nex Standard Office, a no s. h; graves.



Tenders, TENDERS. . , i TO LET, by Tender, for a term of Five Years, 544 Acres of Land with Four- j roomed Dwelling House thereon; also"' Stable and Sheep Yards, situate m the > 1 auriston District, and adjoining the late J. Daily's property. Particulars of lease may be seen afc Messrs Hardley Btothera' Office, East Street, Ashburton. Tenders clobo at noon on March 11, 1899. The highest or any tender not necessarily received. 2 139 feU !SLUl^ag|gJE!^q!-|™!J"_ " g ARIEL T3ICYCLE /~^LUB. BIEL JDiCYCLE VjLUB. RACES IN ASHBURTON DOMAIN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 INTENDING Competitors are reminder! that Fntries for tha above Races Close 1 TO-MORROW EVENING, February 21, at 10 p m. Entrance fee 2s 6d for both races. JNO. MULLER, 2 144 Hon. Secretary. THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct from the English Manufacturer, a new Btock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new.British Pharmaeopce*, 1898. TIiO Xim- of dispensing medical pre portant scriptions is the special and ' Work const&ntcareof the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this 'luty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an JE»jylisli training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who -. ... -'■ ' " have to take medieineTespesiall^incaßes of £$erioiiM It is of the utmost imporK Illness, unce that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. Ilie I?rice should never be the first and ODly consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony, But we charge homo^e than is usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A.T ALL An urgent call for medicine 'XIM.42S is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary— opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 THAT'S EIGHT TTTE not only Profess to be the LEADING TAILORS, BUT ALSO THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS AND OUTFITTERS! IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, TASTY, AND NATTY, ARK THK 50 DOZEN TIES JUST OjPJftNEro, And are SELLING RAPIDLY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY ■■J. WILL SOON BE HERE. WE^OAN FIT YOU OUT WITH A TIE OF THE RIGHT COLOUR, Come m and Glance over the lATEST NOVELTIES, AT NEW ZEALAMD GLOWING FACTORY A GK BAETON, Manager



G. MEDDINS (■*! cceesor lo W. Oongrtve ) THE PEOPLL'd PKACTiOAL IIiONMO.NGi.It, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, BEGS to notify that he has on hand l<rge stocks <f Builc'ere' F^irnisljing, fToußehold ftmi General imn-uoiigery, ull lha veiy best- miUcn, i»t fully 25 per cciit. le.s th«n übual Abhburtou prices. FPECIAT LV The Colibraicd " PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the best m the world ; also a fjw < 1 the second class the " Alexuidra," ai reJuoed prict'S to c''-a . FARMERS' Rl QUIKEMEiNTS. Plough Shures, P.ough, leading, and back Chains, Foiljf, Spadea, Shovels, Goise Knives, Drags, etc. MECHANICS' TOOLS. I have the largest and most varied stock m Aehburton, at prices tint defy com petition ; all guaranteed and replaced if not as represented. No rubbish. I respectfully solicit a trial, and guarantee satisfaction, as I intend to uphold th« name gained by Mr Congreve—TO SELL AT ONE PRICE—THE LOWEST. TTAVE much pleasure m introducing to the Public of Ashburton The "Sunlight" Gas Burrer, THE IDEAL LIGHT FOR DOMESTIC USE. MARVELLOUS results are obtained by uting the "SUNLIGHT" MANTI E> especially with regard to the EFFECT THEY HAVE UPON COLOURS. SI,- peepers who sell Fancy Goods, Drapsrs, Butchers and others wouli be surprised at the < fleet upon the goods they sell. "SUNLIGHT" MANTLES produce a diffused light of soft ray«, THE NKArUiST APPROACH TO THE LIGHT OF THE SUN. Saves a krge quantity of v a with an illuminating power THREE TIMES that of ordinary burners. HAB DLBY BEOS, EAST STREET, ASHEURTON, HAVE just received ex "s.s. Toloia » a splendid P.fS)rlmenfc of Pumpa of all ' descriptions. Inspection invited.



Wanted, WANTED Known. — Plums, picked fresh from the tree, la any quantity 3d per Ib, delivered m town.—James Porter, Clifton Nursery. 2,142 PLUMS and Apples ai> 2d per lb. Mrs I Jeff, Tinwald. 2_138 WAN TED ,— Situation aa Working Housekeeper or Lady Help by res pectable young person (domesticated). Apply Miss Churchill, Akaroa. 2 137 SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour, from U3 and baking your own broad.— Fletcher Bros., E»sb Street, Ashbutton, and High Street, Christchurcb. NEW BOOKS.—In His Steps, The Two Magics, The Last of Her Pride, The Scourge of God, On!y Flesh and Blood, Sent to Coventry, Curios, Corrageeu m 1898, John Vadir, The Dean's Apron, Village Sermons by Decon Church j published prices* —H. M. Jones. FLOUR.— Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2Qolbs, 14a; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 50lbs, 3a lOd; 251 b», 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Eros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash burton and Christchurch. FLOUR Reduced—Roliitt's, BrownV, or Evans':- 2001 bs s 14s ; lOOlbe, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3a lOd; 25i03, 2s.—John Orr & Co. 2 WAKTKI) KNOVVN-Wks Hamilton is slill p&yiog the highest {nice for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m aDy quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the addrets — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. ■-.. Entertainments. aTd f c l "l o w s— j,a 11, (Sole Lessee ... Mas Florence Perries I TO-»iCHr._ TO-XIGHT. I PHYLLIS PERRISR. THE CHILD MIMIC, j WHO HAS CAUSED SO MUCH LAUGHTER. PRIOES-3/-, »/-, & I/-. Reduc tions to families. 2 145 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton, THURSDAY—7.3O p.m., Bible Class FRIDAY—St. Matthew's Day, 7 30 a.m., Holy Ooramunion ; 3.30 p.m., Children's Ministering League; 7.15 p m., Even' song and addresses; 8 p.m., Choir practice. 2nd SUNDAY IN LENT, (February 26.) 8 30 a.m. —Holy Communion 11 a.m. —Matins, Litany, and Sermon. Subject—" The Holy Catholic Church." 3 p.m.—Dromore, Mr Gates. 3 p.m.—Seafield, Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe. 6.30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Subject 11 What think ye of Christ ? " REV. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. Friedlander Bros. ~~ SPECIAL ENTRY. "" METHVBN SALEYARDS. THUBSDAY, FEBKUARY23 1899. WE shall offer a(j above fixture on account of a Client,— TAAA MERINO WETHERS m JLKjKjKJ forward condition. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLA.NDER, 2 141 Auctioneer* "TITAN TED.—Applications from suitable persons for the positions of SECOND and THIRD Steward for the Ashburton Club and M.S.A., to be mby 2 p.m. on WED NESDAY, February 22ad. Particulars as to duties on application to the President or Secretary. 2 63 ~onjs2Rx@iiriF~iipo:E£xs. EASTEE MONDAY, (APRIL 3rd.) "OROBABLY—Four Trots, Three Flats. At least one of which will be open. MOST LIBERAL ATHLETIC PROGRAMME. PROGRAMMES P,EADif AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. D. CTHOS. [fODD, i 2 145 Sacre^ry tei».