THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Associabyn-By Electric Telegraph—Ctfpyrigh b Paris. January 29 1 M. Dupny propdses to refer the re vision of the Dreyfus case to the entire Court of Cassation. He asserts that the report submitted by M. Mazeau, First President of the Court, upon M. de Beaurepaire's charges, slows it would be unwise to rely solely upon the criminal section. (Received Wakapuaka Jan 31, 9 10 a.m, Guardian Office 9-48 a.m) Paeis, January 30 The Revisionists declare that M. Dupuy has yielded to popular clamor m proposing to refer the revision of the Dreyfus case to the whole Court of Cassation. M. Beaurepaire demands that his indictment against Dreyfus be heard by the criminal chamber. He declares no one is satisfied with the Premier's proposals. Le Temps and the Journal dcs Debate state that M. Dupuy's decision attacks independence.

THE AMERICAN-SPANISH WAR.

A REMARKABLE DISCLOSURE.

United Press Association—By Eloefcrio Telegraph—Copyright.

New York, January 30 General Woodford, ex - American Minister at Madrid, m a speech de livered here, said that when the blow ing up of the Maine occurred, America possessed only two rounds of powder per gun. He was instructed to try to postpone the rupture with Spain for two monthsj and would have failed to do this without England's unfaltering friendship. Washington, January 30 A conrt-martial has sentenced Mr Egan to dismissal for his strictures on General Miles ; but a recommendation to mercy is added.

MOUNT SOMERS.

From Our Own Correspondent

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. (The fourth show of the season 1898-99 of the Mount Somers Horticultural Society took place m the schoolroom on Friday, January 27. There was a large attendance of visitors, and the show of flowers was excellent m every respect, and spoke well for the care bestowed on their gardens by the ladies and gentlemen of the district. Special prizes were given for sweet peas, and the judges awarded first prize to Rev. H. Porchas for a particularly nice set of blooms. Mrs Miller obtained second place. Mr James Price had, for exhibition only, a beautiful fuschla of the Trailing Queen variety, which for foliage and bloom would have been hard to beat m any show. The next show takes Elace on March 3, when special prizes will c award for dahlias and gladioli. SCHOOL TREAT. Thursday, January 26, was a gala day m Mount) Somers, the occasion being the annual treat m connection with the public school. At an early hour visitors began to arrive from ail parts of the district, so that there was a very large attendance. Soon after eleven o'clock the children's sports began, and were continued without intermission until after six o'clock. Racing of all kinds— from the 50 yards for the little ones to the 120 yards for the single men—jumping, and skipping were all indulged m, and tha children aad parents seemed to eDJoy them selves heartily* The members of the com mittee were most assiduous m looking after thecomfortof the visitors,and superintending the sports, and the children showed that they appreciated their efforts by giving three hearty cheers for them before they departed. During the afternoon the Rev. B. J. West brooke distributed the prizes, after giving a few words of kindly advice and encourage ment to all the children present. Each child m the school was rewarded with a nicely bound book, and after the presentation was made the reverend gentleman called for cheers for the master Mr M. J. Kerr, and for Mrs Kerr, who had kindly given two sewing prizss, which were won respectively by Lilian Healy and Nellie Miller. Two special prizes for attendance were won by David Harvey and Winnie Hood. Before depart ing, the lftdiea of the district were thanked for their kindnest-io providing refreshments, which were most abundant, and proved that the people of the district take a great interest m the well-being of their school, In the evening a dance was held m the schoolroom^ The Missee Beckley and Mr C. Beckley provided the mußic, and although the evening was warm, yet all present seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. THE HOTEL. The Mount Somers Hotel has changed hands, and Mrs Timpson the present licensee, leaves early next month. On Saturday even ing, a few friends were invited to a farewell party given by the hostess. Dancing and singing made the evening pais very pleasantly, and all present spent a very enjoyable evening. THE WEATHER, There has been alob of wet weather m this district, and aa a consequence shearing has been delayed. Some of the back stations, which were finished at this time last year, have been greatly retarded, and nearly half the sheep remain to be shorn. I believe that the quantity is satisfactory and the quality

Late Commercial:

ABHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

There was a yery moderate attendance of farmers and outside buyers at the Tiqwald Yards to-day. The total number of sheep yarded was about 8000, and about 60 head of cattle. The following are some of the prices:— Fat Shebp.—Crossbred ewes 83 to 9a lOd; lambs (freezers), 93 to 11s 6d; ewes, 10s; merino ewes, 4a; four-tooth crossbred wethers, 12s 5d to 13s. Stork Sheep.—Lambs, 7s 9d to 9a sd; two-tooth ewes and wethers (nearly all passed m), 7s 3d to lls 3d ; two-tooth crossbred wethers, 10s Id to 12s; merino ewes, 4s lid to sa; crossbred ewes, 4s 3d; crossbred ewes with lambs (all counted) 7s. Fat Cattle.—Heifers, £3 15s to £5; ■teers, £4 15a to £5; cows, £4 to J35 17s 6d. Vealer, 15s.

News in Brief.

A priest, having succeeded m getting a pariabioner who waa arrested for being pnank and disorderly, discharged with a caution, said to the maa, " Now remember, Pat, what brought you to the dock." "Faith, I will, yer riverence," said Pat, "I'll be even wid that boy, Constable Feeney, yet." A well-known Dublin temperance advocate was standing near a publichouse waiting for a tram when a man m a rather intoxicated condition approached the tavern* " Stop," """ said the temperance advocate, " the devil ie going ia there with you.'* "Ha needn't, thin," Bald the man, •• for I've paly tuppeQce," '- ''

Latest Items

Winslow Hotel.-—The Hotel, which has been so successfully conducted for a large number of years by Mr and Mra P. Keller, has just changed handß. The new land lord, Mr J. Cusack, Chriatchurchj takes, possession on Thursday next, I Trap Accident.—As Messrs Davis Bros., Highbank, together with one of the Misses Davis, were driving to Methven oo Sunday last, to attend the church fcervice, the horse suddenly took fright and shied at a perambu lator. The result was that all three were thrown out upon the road, and Mias Davis, m addition to a severe thaking, had one of her thumbs badly fractured. Her brothers luckily escaped with a few bruises and a severe shock. As it was known Dr. Bolger had passed through Methven to attend the lute Mrs McLean, he was intercepted on his return, and went on 10 Highbank to attend to the injuries of Miss Davis, whom it is pleasing to learn is going on satisfactorily. An Incorrigible.—Regarding the case of a Burnham boy, before the Chriatchurch Oourt on Monday, the Press says:—An incorrigible lad, already possessing a grow- j ing black list, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment and twelve strokes for theft, He is the son of a widow with nine children, <*nd m her evidence the mother stated that she regretted ever having consented to send him to Burnham for his good. His conduct J had been worse since, and he had boasted that he should continue his escapades until he arrived at an age when he could not be sent back, His strong objection to the j institution was the method of corporal punishment adopted there. From his past, though youthful career, and his promise and graduation m crime, it would appear that no punishment is likely to have a salutary J effect. His dose of the birch was adminis* I tered by the police after his sentence. J When the flogging was over he turned round and coolly remarked, "I'll do a dozen more for a shilling." Evidently a birching is not a serious business. Accident at Gebaldine.— By a trap acci dent at Geraldine on Saturday, Mr George Tayler, father of Mr W. T. Tayler, clerk of Court, Aahburtoa, sustained serious in juries. Mr Tayler was shot out on the road, falling on his head, the wheel passing over his body. The Leader cays :—The doctor, oa arrival, found several ugFy wounds on Mr Tayler's head, and also that he was bleeding from the mouth and ears.- He was evidently suffering from concussion of the brain, and the case was considered a very serioua one. A trap was procured with a mattress and pillows, and an ambulance stretcher from the police Gimp, and Constable Willoughby had the sufferer removed to the Orari railway station to meet the express to Timuru. Dr Teevan considered the case a very grave one, and held out very little hopes of Mr Tayler's recovery. As Mr Tayler had been living alose, the doctor considered it wise to send him immediately to the Timara hospital, where he would receive every attention, j Constable Willoughby therefore took the j sufferer on to Timaru by the express. Mr I Tayler did not regain consciousness on the way, bub he became semi-conscious m the hospital before Constable Willoughby left. Prior to his removal, Dr Teevan found that Mr Taylor's right arm was broken m addi tion to his other injuries. On Saturday Mr W. T, Taylor was telegraphed for, and he gob away by the express m time accompany his injured father to the hospital at Timaru, whence the latest news is that the old ! gentleman, who is about sixty-five years of age, is improving.

DEATH.

MoLban.—At her son's residence, Mount Htftt, Methyen, Jessie, the beloved mother of Messrs McLean Bros., and relict of the late John McLean, formerly of Buccleuch, Canterbury.

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DON SILVER DON SILVEII Guaranteed to Wear White throughout Will notchansrccolor. J "fall. kWe are also Direct Importers of Taylor's Eya-Witness Cutlery. Tea Ware and Dinaei Ware. Being very large Importers of Teaware and Dinnerware, and buying for soot Oa«fi we are enabled to sell about 20 per cent Under Ordinary Prices. 80 It will bay yon te pay us a visit when requiring anything of the above. 1809 Preserving Seasdn. 1599 BREWERS' CRYSTALS is without doubt the Finest Pi eserving Sugar on the Market, being much stronger and does not require tkimmiug Lke the ordinary sugar which is simply waste. Jams and Jellies made with il> are clearer, finer, and require less than any other sugar. Oar sales of this sugar each spascn increase to such an extent that our stock gets occasionally exhausted, Auckland No. 1 and MHHquld Sugar^kept m stock. 4 PHESERVIHC SEASON // \ PSESERVIKQ SEASOK 1898-99. r**<^_ 1898-99. mmtetrnm ivf 'Wit i H /OTravlkV II "" lISSwJ BRASS ■R !N*S^B^iMßf HEAVY & U6HT ENAMEL, ■ Preserving Pans \JmKB Preserving Pans n 3 e o old veX y la. r§c Sf ocks ; of Preserving Pnns of various kinds, inoladlng Bests « hli « iJ .H. en'wk'B "fa*B Iron Enameled, and«Lyd's Steel Enamelled, which *c have marked down at Very^Low Prices to clear. a JAM *^" TA"RS * We have jmt landed 32 Crates, 2 Casks, and 2 ,; fc l|ijl l ' Tanks of Jam Jars of every description, including liJ lIIHIImP- Mason's Improved, Lightning Jarp, Scotch Jam Jars, White Earthenware Jara, Tied Down Jars, etc. SEE OUR JARS ANDfGET PRICES BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE. FURTHER GRFAT REDUCTIONS IN FINEST ROILER FLOUR. How to Save Money—By Baying your Flour[from us, and Baking your own Brt ad, thereby saving 2d per 41b loaf. * DUOHBSS TEA is the most economical Tea on the market, and of a moilfc deli, ci us flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Rooms Est Street. • FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHDRCH. Telephone^ Box 67 HEW FRUITS.—-NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS 5Q 100 BOXES NEW Valencia raisins ]_00 j_oo BOXES FINEST KEW SULTANAS 200 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. TITE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods JO cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 owt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon Fquash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz BottlesJßaspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs* 12 dcz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwfc New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes, Almond, and Walnute) . 2 cwt Real German Sausage 10 oases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly " and Apricots) * ■ 6 doz tins Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. -. SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. (The Most Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM TARS.""" 0"" JAM JARS- . We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Sfcone Jare, lib and SlbG'aas Jars, 1-quart and |-gallon' Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEA~S. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Pecked m |lband lib packet*, slb and 101 b tinß. A Pungent and Gcod Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and J-chests. fSir We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Ashburton, WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Arsorted Cases for the Christmas Trade, English and Colonial Botbled Ales and Sb >ut, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kegs always m Stock. Goiden Apple Ch; mpagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality, Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKEOHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BUBNBTT STBEET, ASHBUBTON. Telephone No 53 . , ASHBURTON GALVANISED IRON WORKS. (x)« — . IN VIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HARDLEY BROS. X"TAVB Just Landed a Large Consignment of HARVEST MATERIAL. HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc, at SPECIAL PRICES. OAII AH"» GIVE US A 1KI1I,: WE have also Jus Manufactured a Special Line m Tinware, Oilfeeds, Oil Bottles Tea Bottles, Pannikins, Billies, etc, etc. • ——.- *3T WANTED TO BUY — teOJR/VJ.-* .LJBAJD IN ANY QUANTITY. HARDLEY BROS.,



* ABHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE- Great Cash Sale of ipURNITUUE LINOLEUMS, CARPETS BEDSTEADS BEDDING CHAIRS RUGS I'Oli^Ha'l? WAWE m Great Variety. TEA AND DINNER SERVICES AT ALL PRICES. FANCY GOODS AT COST PRICE. LARGEST STOCKS. LOWEST PRICES. AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office SPUING 1898 SUMMER "TT^E Beg to ad vise oar Customers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing* Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all Bizes m Carpet Squares, Rugs and Mate. " - THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom \ Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which] Ladies are cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The ohief^attraotion is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Tjgs and Shirts, the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. (o) — We'are'in Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it. Ihebesb.serv ice only can do this. We try to make a better servicegimpossible, IST We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make 16 compulsory for us to decline to make up Costumes other than those purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. WHAT NOW? GEJEATHALF-YBAELY CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing', AND Boots, FOR ONE MONTH. — — :x r ——-» i ALL GOODS REDUCED 33| PER CENT. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. W——l_^_M_^_^_^__MM__^_«_«_-_ M _-__-_-_-__—_____________ "*" H. M. JONES.""™" FREE INSUEANCE • Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from ISS Months, according to i«^ al Ue rei aße, d- ** Per Week for Tot»l Disablement up to Ten Weeks. *5° for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianoß, Q Q aCASEB OF 6"' Purchaßers itom ™* will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. <lO BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, | GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, "ROOK" ft — P*?£ B ' £ rese£ tafci°^ and Reward Books« from Ward, Lock J~>ys\J-A-±-KJ* and Co., Caasell and Co., Routledge, Neabitb, Religious Tract Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bibles, Poets, and Standard authors. T^A NO V (tOOT)S ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Worfe Boxes, K_Srr* -iVr tMV V J^ aaic Fo!ie3. Lad«a' Companions, Work Electro-Plated Ware--a oV b r%rut.?d^ Barrelß^Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs, Serviette Rings, Butter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. VAftTTQ AND FANCY CHINAWARE.-A large Variety of Beautiful V -C_Lk7-L!_kJ Vaaes and Glassware, Crystal and Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. DOLLB. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS I &he Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id (squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whip., Arks Tea PramB * SkitUe8 ' °°be8 ' W°°d T °*8' Tin CEIOKET AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS ! -r.» * *-*** ™. -. From Beßb Makers. , S_^_?t?« TimePflyme^^ni .. SOs per month " ;; •;;. •;; •;;. s ;; ;; ; School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Fqual to Chmtchurch and Dune] dm Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.TONES. 4



TO LET. ] QHOP with Commodious Cellar, Strong Room, next to Fletcher Bros., East Street. SHOP, with Dwelling Apartments, Saun dera 1 Buildings, East Street. Apply to BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. 1185 ONE POUND BE WARD. STRAYED from Macfarlane Farm, Springburn, BAY GELDING, about 16 hands, white facet Anyone giving mi i formation to John Steel, Alford Forest J Road, or to J. Macfarlane, Springburn, will receive the above reward. 1 234 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE School will RE-OPEN for the first term 1899, on THURSDAY, the 2nd February, at 9.30 a.m. The Head Master will be m attendance at the School on WEDNEBDAY, the Ist February, to meet Parents and intending Pupils. CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton January 25,1899. 1199 THE « PEOPLE'S " Ironmongery Establish ment, BURNETT STREET. HAVING disposed of my business m Ashburton to Mb G. Mkddins, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to the Public of Ashburton who have so gimerouely supported me during the time I have been m business here, and I most cordially recom mend my Successor, and would ask you to grant him the same liberal support. WILLIAM CONGREVE. AS the purchaser of Mr W. Congreve'a Business m Ashburton,. I respectfully solicit the support of the general public of Ashburton, especially my old frienda and acquaintances. IN ASKING YOUR SUPPORT I do not do so as a "NEW CHUM" OR AN V INTERLOPER," but as an old identity of Ashburton, having been a resident fo* bhe last seventeen years; fifteen years as Manager of the Ironmongery Department of Messrs Friedlander Bros., and their Succeseor Mr Henry lander. Thia faot testifies for itself that I have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the dis trict, and it will be my endeavour as far .as I possibly can to supply those requirements, more especially those of my farming friends. It is my intention to carry out the principle adopted by my predecessor, Mr Congreve, vis., to sell a good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer and-seller ; and by prompt attention ta customers, aim zealously to satisfy their wants. ALL ORDERS left with me will have my personal supervision. I humbly ask for % ihare of public patronage, and INVITE AN INSPECTION of what I haye on sale, without pressing t© GEORGE MEDDINS. 1 FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozen fairs of Qbilton'i attlcta ptoMbiwKiHiKVfe awSwdjfcfiPOiStor!, * - ■ ** ■ v



Public IMotlces. Leiich and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hannafosd), TINSMITHS.PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, BELL-HANGERS, Em HOT and Cold Water Services laid on most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of work. N.B.—Competent workmen sent to any part on shortest notioe. LEITCH &~iICHARDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 220 MOUNS SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that m accord ance with clause 60 of the Rating Act, 1894,10 per cent will be added to all Rates outstanding after the 15th day of February, 1899. Payment may be made at the Board's Office, Mount Somers, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. on the date mentioned. l. j. McGregor, Clerk and Collector. Mount Somers, January 26th, 1899. 1 241 Harvest Requirements ON SALE BY CAESON & Co. 5 TONS Millaquin and Fairymead Pure Cane Sugars lOOOlbs Finest Indian and Ceylon Teas at lowest prices 100 Tins Aulsebrook and Phcenix Biscuits 5 Cases Hollyleaf and Cocktail Salmon 2 Cases Finest Genuine Malt Vinegar 5 Tons Finesb Roller Flour at lowest quotations 50 Boxes Colonial Candles 40 Cases Kerosene Also — lOcwt Favorite Concentrated Washing Extract Castor Oil, Ruby Binder Lubricant, No. 2 Cylinder Oil, Jackson 2 and 3 prong Forks, Belfast Hemp Plough Line, Donaghy's Sewing Twine, Perforated Zinc, Galvanised Wire Sieves, Galvanised Baths, Buckets, Boiler Fillers, etc., Tin and Enamelled Billies, Tin and Enamelled Saucepans and Oval 33 oiler a, Tin and Enamel Plates and Pannikins, Cheap Knives, Forks and Spoons by reliable makers, etc. s etc. We can quote you very low prices for any of the above lines of reliable goods, and solicit a trial order.-—Yours respectfully, CAESON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, TEA MERCHANTS '$ BLENDERS, TANCRED STREET,, ASHBURTON. [A CARD. henby"~ford, CASH BUYER OF FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP FOR EXPORT. Address : Tin^AM?* 12 20 i Smoke New Tenus



M. J. BURGESS. SsQdperWeek THE NEW lO^porMoiuh DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. REQUIRES do B:\sting, has all the Moat Modern Improvements. No COGS, TEETH, or SPRINGS to wear out. Secured GOLD MEDALS and HIGHEST Awards against all comers. PRAMS. PBAMR. PRAMS. - CLEGG'S MAKE. BEST OF LEATHER. CHRISTOHURCH PRICES. Blcycles^-Sub-AGENT for the NEw'uP-TO-DATE Massey-Harrls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS STATIONERY- at STATIONERY. THE BUST PAN. Address—NEXT BANK OP NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. JBDKGESS. WHEAT. _ WHEAT, yyn \EB PBOMPT CASH BUYEKS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers* Account m our New GKAIN SHEDS, West Street, Aehburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTEKBUKY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES— WEST STREET, ASHBUUTON. X AtsU WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. ~ I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE ia ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. FJIHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES~ha"v^ been fixed as follows, viz :- Timaru Sale - FEBRUARY 8,1899. Christchurch Sale - FEBRUARY 10, 1899. , Ji^SS^S^J^^^^ Bhall be glad t0 reoeiTe —*»«* Wool intended for me at Ohristohnroh Saleß should be consigned to Canterbuby Sbbd Company's Siding, Addington, account J). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messes Goinness and LbCren, Timaru, account D.Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangementa foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the *arm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. 13. «. i Y O,OI^ 0, 1*8 ' Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly gals of bheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the beason. ° D. THOMAS 10 187 ASHBURTON. |



Wanted. lOST— Small Gold Brooch with name on i back. Finder kindly return to Mail Office. 1244 A NOTHER DROP m FLOUR To-day. XjL Get our quotations. They will interest you, Carson & Co, Tancred Street. 1 242 W~ ANTED KNOWN—Great Reduotion. m Flour. Best Roller 2001 b, 16s ' 1001 b, 8s 6d ; 501 b, 4a 43. Prompt cash at Henry McElrea, Produce Merchant, Baring Square. 1 243 A SHBURTON Horticultural Society— jTjl Annual Show, Thursday, February, 16. Don't forget it. v 1165 T> GIRDERS—Mrs Knight, East Street, JLj> has accommodation for afew boarders. ' All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 THE History of Methodism m New Zea land, by the Bey. W. Morley, D.D., published m 16 monthly parts at 2a per part, beautifully illustrated, well printed. Every Methodist should have a copy of this work. Order early.—H. M. Jones. i _ —~>l Tenders, RAILWAY STORE SITE, CHERTSEyf rpENDERS are invited for 7 years' Lease JL of Store Site at Chertsey, at present occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Plan and condition at this office, where tenders must be lodged before 5 p.m. oa WEDNESDAY, Ist February. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, 1182 Christchurch, 23rd January, 1899. TENDEm ' JTIENDEES are invited for the purchase of JL the Fruit on the ground belonging to the Convent, on tha Wakanui Road. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, the Ist, at noon, with Mr F. Ferriman. I 23'| Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOIICE. rpHE friends of the late Mrs McLean are JL respectfully informed that her Funeral will move from her sons' residence, Mount Hutt, on WEDNESDAY, the Ist insii., at 8.30 a.m, for the Methven Railway Station, thence by special train at 11 o'clock, arriv ing at Ashburton at 1.30 p.m., and thence to the Old Ashburton Cemetery, Kermode Street, BAKER BROS., 1245 Undertakers. T. Bullock. REALISATION SALES. £100. /COTTAGE Property, Cambridge Street, \J, Hampstead, being Lot 254, containing | acre, with four-roomed dwelling, etc., thereon. Small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Cheap property. £22~105. Building Site on West Bide of line, T.S. 1122, J acre. Very easy terms of payment. £425, Price of Town Property fronting Eaat Street South, & of an acre, part of T.S. 75, haviDg 41 feet frontage oa East Street and running back a depth of" 132 feet, with commodious buildings thereon, consisting of three shops and dwellings, To be Realised at a very considerable loss. Liberal terms can be arrangedi £359. 143 acres. R.B. 29024, situated on Wakanui Plains. £25 oash, balance by instalment* bearing a low rate of interest. For further particulars apply to



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