Mr Lambie said mote stringency should be exercised m carrying out the by-laws. He knew of a number of raoes that had never been cleaned oub since they were con structed. Ib was resolved that the water from the j mains be not shut off for anyone time for more than three days, but that more frequent opportunities be given for clearing, If necessary, and that the shutting off be ' advertised for ten days. FBBEZIITO WOBKS BBSBBVOIB. It was resolved to forward a copy of the paragraph m the engineer's report, referring to the freezing works pond, to the freezing oompany for their information. PLANTING. The question of planting was referred to the Planting Committee, .and the engineer's report as a whole was adopted. SMALL IBBIGATrON SECTIONS. The Council went into committee to consider the by-law, te charges for water for small irrigation areas, and resolved to adjourn consideration till next meeting. EHK HILL RACE The agreement drawn up between the Council and the Estates Company of the Bank of New Zealand, and agreed fco by those parties, was read by the Chairman. It gave absolute control of the race to the Council, rested m it all the land at the intake for all time (provided the Council continued to supply water to the Mill for motive power); gave power to the Council to supply the Ashburton Borough, Alleaton, Hampstead, or any other district with water, but provided for a supply to the mill equal to that it had been accustomed to receive from the north branch ; continued the agreement for ten years, terminable on six months notice by either party, but that agreement should exist for a longer period if not so ter minated ; and required the Estates Company to pay an annual charge to the Cormoil of £150. , The Company also paid to the Council the ■urn of £13110s, being the costs incurred by the Oouncil m the dispute that had arisen over the intake, and also bore all the legal expense*, Ths agreement was considered highly satisfactory, and the deed was ordered to be signed. * The Oouncil went into Committee to con sider arrangements for the management of 1 the iatake. I [Left sitting.]

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(Received Wakapuaka April 7, 9-20 a-m, Guardian Office, 9.£7 a-m) Wireless Telegraphy. Paris, April 6 The Eiffel tower will shortly be utilised for conducting wireless tele graphy experiments with the Sou h Foreland. {Received Wakapuaka April 7, 10 a-m, Guabdian Office 10.20 a-m) Railways m South Africa- Berlin, April 4 The German Government has guaran teed the construction of a railway from the coast through German East Africa to Lake Tanganyika thus facilitating the agreement recently arranged be tween the syndicate of Anglo-German bankers and Mr Cecil Rhodes for the | construction of a trans-African railway. Egyptian Quail. Paris, April 6 Acceding to the sportsmen's re monstrances the French Government, has prohibited the transit o£ live Egyptian quail across France for England,

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(Received Wakapuaka April 7,10 a-m, Guardian Office IQ,2Q a-m) Pabis, April 6 la view of the old standing difficulty between Turkey and France with reference to the Tunis and Tripoli boundary and the objections which have been raised to the hinterland clause of agreement between these two states, M. Barrere, French Ambassador at Rome, haa been ordered to assure Italy that if the Tripolitan question should ever be discussed France's attitude will not be hostile to Italian intereats m that portion of Africa j also to assure Italy that France has no designs on Tripoli. M. Hanotaux has suggested that the Chamber of Deputies should appoint a Commission to deal with the whole question of the French African empire.

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Hanmhb Plains.—The accommodation at the Hamnor Springs was taxed to its utmost at Easter, m some cases as many as sis are reported to have shared the same bedroom, whilst others for whom no room could be found, retarned on the dry of their arrival, ( no doubt much disappointed; The Lancaster Pabk Cabnival.—>Afc a meeting of the League of Wheelmen, held m Chriatchuroh yesterday, the Chairman ex ! plained that the meeting was oalled to consider the question of League amateurs | competing at the Canterbury Amateur Association's meeting on Saturday. It was decided to put advertisements m the daily I papers, warning any holder of a League amateur license from riding ut *ny meeting not tinder the League rules, and '■■« Seorr. tary was instructed to oommuniciUe to that effect with the Secretary of the Pione.r Club. This will no doubt cause a good deal of friction amongst amateur cyclists.

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The Fur Sale advertised by Mr Stephen son has been postponed, owing to the heavy traffic oo the railway having delayed the furs from coming on, Mr S. Hardley notifies m this issue that the time for receiving tenders for the pur chase or leasing of his farm at Lauriston haa been extended till Tuesday next, April 11. Should any of our readers require anything m the way of lampware we would advise them to see Fletcher Broß'atock before buying elsewhere. Their stock includes library lamps, hall lamps, Millar hanging and table i lamps, also hand lamps, etc , and being I direct importers and cash buyers they can | give very low quotations. Advt. A shark, some 12ft long, and of a species said to be unknown m these waters, was captured at Nelson a few days ago. The : tail, which is flat, is a very large one, and the fins are also unusually large. The creature had attacked a fishing boat. The Inspector of Prisons, Lieutenant- Colonel Hume, has obtained two mouths' ; leave of absence, and intends proceeding to the Australian colonies (says the New Zealand Times) for the purpose of making himself familiar with the various prison systems there. The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletio Club are sending Messrs C. Fovvke and W, Purchase to represent their Club at the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club'B meeting m Chrißtchurch to-morrow. They are entered for the half-mile, half-mile roadster, and two-mile bicycle handicaps : under the Alliance rules. Mr M. J Lynskey is competing m the pedestrian events.

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FLETCHER BRQ^M HAVE Just Received their Winter Stock of L *MPS and LAMP CHIMNEYS!!! cv J a a we buy for Spot Ca'eh direct from the Manufacturers, we »re en«bied to 8«U AC f^« LOWEBT PBIOBB IN TOWN. "^| ' '':;;':.;: § "|sjj) : ■■■■'':' i::::'^'i^|yip| LIBRARY LAMPS. "^|9hr LIBRARY LAM||||j| With Patent Auto- \ j^^^^^S ' " with'Tintedi(B*«^j^|| mutio Spring Bxten- Bh»dee and Vim^''tfc Length—Closed, 35 mRBRH\ : 36 100 other LAMPS y^Sfij^^^^nffl^^^S, ICO other LAMPS to Choose from. \*&s ®^^^ to Choott Eroifc ;t3?i il Jl' "*" jj illljlj ' .' ':''.' : f:: ■"■ ■:!:''!:':a ,:.!;^ii::' k Fii *""5 U| I , :i':A l.,■■.'.'. l"l' J. ! .."...,■ ■ ■ ■■1: . !>,.■■...'; '*;lli ■ ■' ' ■■ ■■■ . „'! ■ '„..'. '.:,,, :r.;,iiji!ji^| Fir. eat Oil Fid'ahed Lamp Chimneys of Hand Lamps o! all Kinda m Stock. all kinds, from 33 c.cli. ' • . ■ \ ''■'.' :X^l''~sm fee Our Stock and Erquire Fricea before Buying EUewhere. ';.,;!.■ {■■'' i::'||l FLETCHEET BROS., ;:^|:| CASH SUPPLY STORES, '. ■•', • ' .-.- : ; -;.: ■% X^ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHURqk I| RE D U GT;I 0-i|^| ROLLE Br -"F"iraTT^f| ioott>' r;B«er(s ... .« 7s6d ssib:Bajss«' ■ .- :; ::. I\|: " . ■■ POLLARD A^D'BEAH 'AIiWASd.; IN-vßtOC^i'i'l ■ TEAS.•."■'TEAS." -^"^TEA&SIt V¥7E HAVE NOW ON HAND "*A SrOOK OF | FINEST PANYONQ BUDS TEA»;;||i I Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for those Buffering from Indige** | tion and other ailments, who cmnot drink a strong|Liquoring Te». This Te» Jin used ? m all the Leading Hospitals m Australasia. : I PKKOE CEILON. TEAS, " V --f J CHINA TSAS, BLBKDED TEAS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon Tea m and lib Packets, 51b and 101 b TJni, and SOib Chests, which we cats with confidence recommend to the public of Ashburton. Sampleßmay be had on applicution. We make a Specialty of Teas. AGENTS FOB THE F/i.MOU^ DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA? _ {■%} —•— — PERFECT. WRINQBRS, SAUCEPANS,. KETTL.ES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRISBWAR^ ENAMEWARE, UNSEED, NEATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OJL^ AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15s a Dozen, Finest Scotch Whisky from 24s fer gal. English Bottled Stout (qte) from 13=? per doi Finest Palo Brandy  26s „ „ Bfc Jalien Clarefc „ 25? „ „ Very Old Port Wine  20a „ „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters t) ,5s6J „ „ Finest Australiun Wines „ 17s „  Lager Beer (pints) 9s „}J Very Old Fort Wine (bottled) 363 per dca.  „ (quarsj 15i „ „ EnglishßottledAle(ptß)fromßs6d „ „ AH other Wines and Spirits at equally Low Prices, — (x) Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT^ MAHKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telepl one No 53 JUST LANDED- VT \ GUNS SOLD FOR OASff OR TERMS A FIRST-GLASS \\>A\ ATISE Supply of XV^A AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc., Vg\ LOWEST PRICE. for the Coming \^\ GUNS> BtC" repWMd.011 <*« SHOOTING SEASON. VyA "" * dUnßmithj at the CAK-i^WISS \^A Shottej^Notioe. RIFLES from 12s 6d. \p\ ESTIMA^ wkn.



REMEMBER T) EALISATION SALE OF COLLIER'S STOCK NOW BOOMING j . REMEMBER-This Week weihow White Blankets 6b lid, 10a 6d, 12b 6d f 14* lid per pair REMEMBER—Red and Black Flannellette, grand lot of patterns, 6£d per yard REMEMBER—Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, 4d per pair REMEMBER- Men's Black Felt Hats at la 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lld-Ooilier'a price was 5b 6d, 6s 6d, 8a 6d, 9a 6d REMEMBER—Ladies' White Muslin and Large Cooking Aprons, very choice, 9£d, Is, la 6d, Is 9d, 2s 4d, 2, 9d, 2s lid', REMEMBER—Printed Dimities, clean goods, pretty patterns, 6|d per yard JUST OPENED— ! 500 LADIES' NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER STRAW HATS 200 NEW GAPES AND JACKETS LAGE ASSORTMENT (NEW) INFANTS' MILLINERY AT NOETHCOTE & HEFFORD'S, "THE QORNE R." TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Roofing 1 Iron. Roofing 4 Iron, FARMERS I B£pWlß£, & STORE YOUR WHEAT "V" O U CAN BUILD A SHED WITH THE AMOUN'I YOU PAY OTHERS FOR STORAGE. WE CAN SUPPLY YOUR JELEQUIR ISM EN T8 AT BEDROCK PRICES & IF YOU TAKE OUR ADVIOS YOU WILL NOTREGRKT IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER .MERCHANTS Agents^For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. », Shag Point Goal Company, i, Wastport Coal Company. — KEEP THIS IN MIND — TT7"HEN You are m Search of Good, Reliable and CHEAP DRAPERY that the SALVAGE COMPANY Have opened a Branch of their Business m EAST STREET, Ashburtcn (next to Fletcher Bros., Grocers), where you will find the BEST VALUE to be obtained ia town. A FEW OF OUR QUOTATIONS. All Wool Colonial Flannel worth la, now B|d ; Pink Flannelette, 33in wide, worth 6£ci, now 4fd; White Nainsook, fine quality and wide width, worbh 6d, now 4|i ; White Lace Curtains 2£yds long, from Is 6d up, rattling value ; Unbleached Twilled Sheeting, 2yds wide, worth Is, now Bfi ; White Honey-comb Quilts, laige s; z% from 4a lid up; White All-Wool Twilled Colonial Blankets, 9a 4d, 14a lid, 10s 4d, 18a lid ; Navy and Black All-Wool Coating Serge, worth la lid, now Is lfd ; a fine range of Winter Tweed Dresses to be cleared at 4s 3d, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 6s6d, 7s 6d. 8a 3d, 8s lid and up ; Velveteens m Navy, Green, Cardinal, Bronze, and Electrio, at the remarkably low price of lOfd per yard. REMEMBER THE ADDRESS- * ' "~ SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREET, Next to Fletcher Bros , Aehburtoo. CHANGE _IN_BUSINESS. Great Cash Realis in g Sale . NICHOLAS"&"PICKFORD, HAVING bonght out Messrs McDonald and McDiarmid's Ashburton business, at a discount of 20 per cent off Coßt Prices, are determined with the objeot of getting the ready money, to hold a Cash Sale for ONES MONTH OTNI^. K,JE3BJLEI Ml JBJBJ-Efc this is the most Genuine Boot Sale ever held m the district, want the Cash, and therefore are prepared to give our customers the benefit of our Bpeoial purchase. That it will be to your advantage to secure a stock of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, a glance at the following quotations will prove :— PRICE LIST. S. D. 8. D. Men's beet French Calf Shooters, usual price .. .. 18 6 now 16 9 Men's best French Calf Cookbams, usual  .. 20 0  17 6 Men's best Pegged Watertight, , .. 15 6  12 9 Men's best Pegged Watertight Bluchers .. .. .. 12 6 „ 10 6 Men's best Pegged Shooters  15 0 „ 12 6 Men's Shooterß .. ..  .. .. .. 10 6 86 Men's Bluchers ..    ..  76 -69 Men's Bluchers 6 9  5 9 Men's Bluchers .. , 5 9,, 4 11 Men's bent French Calf Balmorals 18 0 „ 15 0 Men's Lace Boots, heel and toe plates .. .. 11 6  9 6 Men's. Lace Boots, heel and toe plates .... 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladieß'Leather 2 bar shoes .. 66,, 53 Ladies' Leather Lace Shoes 66,, 56 Ladies'best Glace 2 bar ahoea 12 6  10 6 Ladies'best Glace Oxford Shoes .. ... .. 13 0 „ 10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid Shoes ..9 6,, 711 Ladies' Tan 2 bar Shoes  „,  .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather Elastic Side Boots .. .. „. 10 6 „ 8 9 A lot of Children's and Maids' 2 bar Canvas Bhoes to be sold at 7to 9, 2s; 10 to 13, 2a 3d ; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ; 3 to 7, 2s lid. 20 pairs Mt'n'a English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18s 6d to 30b, to clear at from 12s 6d to 18s 6d. Alma of Gentlemen's X G Balmorals, usual price 22s 6d, now 15s. Ladies' Tennis Shoes, usual price 6s 6d, now 4s 6d ; gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8s 6d, now 6s 6d, atd hundreds of other pairs at equally low prices. Remember r We want the Cash, and must geh it before the Ist of April. So come and Becure some of the Bargains, and help us to meet our payment. DON'T FORGET SALE ST-ARIS ON FJECIX>^kY, lOth ins*. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD. BAST STREET. LATE McDDNALD AND McDIARMID.) 3 76 Nfii Zealand Insurance Goipaoi. IST ABLISh"Fd°' L „ 185 9 CAPITAzZd'NEMILLION. PAID-UP CAPITA! AND RESERVES— £-£00,000. THE JPBEMIKE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTID FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY ! E. W, HANMEK ; A9ENX,



NICOLL BROS. ' — IMPORTANT NOTICE— | The Chance You have been Waiting for. TO ALL REQUIRING BICYCLES. »• BIOYOLB I ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY f^j -CYOLES -CYOLES- -OYOLBB— Tt/TESSRS NIOOLL BROS, have been instructed to Sell by Auction io their Rooms ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8, At 1 O'clock, ■t pk NEW AND UP-TO-DATE f/> i-D HIGH-GRADE BICYCLES. ID Contrary to the usual Custom obtaining at Auction Sales, each and every New Bicycle m this Catalogue will be folly Guaranteed for TWELVE MONTHS by us ; and will be sold to the highest biddsr WITHOUT: BESERVE. The Bicycles to be offered at this Sale are all NEW, FRESH, & FULLY EQUIPPED m every respect with the Best of Every thing. E<»ch Machine has Tool Bag, Oi! Can, Spanner and Pump. Following is the List: — I—IVANHOE,I—IVANHOE, LADIES' ROADSTER 2.—ROMEO, .3UCNTS 1 ROADSTER 3.—JULIETTE, LADIES' RO4.DST.ISR 4 — IVANHOE, GENTS' ROADdTKR 6.—ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 6.-JULIETTE, LADIES'ROADSTER 7.—ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 8. - JULIETTE, LADIES'ItOADSTER 9.—R'lfifKO,. GENTS' ROADSTER 10.~ JOLIETTE, LADIES' ROADSTER 11.—ROMEO, OBN1S» ROADSTER 12—AMAZON, GENTS' ROADSTER 13.- ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 14, -H4 R'l FORD, GE NTS'ROA DSTKH 15. -BOMLkO GENTS' ROADSTER I6.—ROMEO, GENTS' ROADSTER 42T Remember—No Reserve on any Machine The Bicycles will be on view on and after THURSDAY, 6th Inst. NICOLL BROTHERS, AUCTIONEERS. ,FUES. FURS. FURS. I UNRESERVED SALE OF GENUINE TASMANIAN & AUSTRALIAN FURS. WE have received instructions from Messes James Smith & Sons, Manufacturing Furriers, Melbourne, Sydney, and Petone to Sell by Auction, m our Rooms on an early date the finest and most varied collection of FUR GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Absolutely without Reserve: Full dotails of goods will be advertised later on. "NICOLL BROS., 4 44 Auctioneers. T. BuliOck. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, TALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, ALLENTON -I A ACRES, 3 ROODS, 26 PERCHES Fronting Middle Road and running back to the creek. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Mr F Febbiman), hac received instructions from Mr Henry Allnbt, m consequence of his having been successful m obtaining a section on the Waikakahi Estate, to sell by Pablio Auction at the Arcade on the above date. His property ah AHenton, as follows :— Lots 161 and Part of 160, Tancred and Allen's original sale plan, containing 14a 3r 26p, First-class Land, on which is erected a Cot tage of two rooms, Stable, Storeroom, etc. Burroauded by an acre cf Fruit Trees, etc., balance m wheat stubble. The property ironts Middle Road and the Mill Creek, Allenton, and is only a short distance from the Allenton School, and about five minutes' walk from the Domain: Those desirous of purchasing a nice little property m a good locality, close to town, are invited to inspect. Terms at Sale. Note time of sale—ll.3o a>m. T. BULLOCK, 4 19 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APRIL 22 18S9 •yy ACRE FARM IJ"7 D THOMAS has reaeived instructions • from D. Cameron, Eeq ,to Sell by Public Auction aa above, — That very desirable little Farm situated m the Ashburton Forks, containing W acres and being R.B. 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 small weans, and to such I would say go up and inspect. Sale at 2 p.m. DAVID THOMAS. ] 4 39 Ashburton. TO L~ET PREMISES m Moore Street, rental 5s per week, I Apply to T. BULLOCK ,



_HENRY STEPHENSON. FURS. JFUfIS. FOBS. THE above having been delayed m transit, the Sale advertised for To morrow is POSTPONED till early next week. Look out for Advertisement. 4 64 HENRY STEPHENSON, FRIEDLANDER BROS. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1899. ON THE FARM, WAKANUI ROAD —_— ' Tl/TESSRS lEIEDLANDER BROS', Ld , | xVX have received instructions from <Vr John Harrison, who has sold his farm and is leaving for England, to sell aa above, the whole of hiu FURNITURE, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Of which the following are the principal things :— q GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES | TRAP MARE, a splendid mover QA HEAD OF CATTLE MaaseyHarris Binder, nearly new, Draye, Roller, Drill, Ploughs, Harrows, Harness* Etc. 1 Suite Furniture m Rimu, 1 do, m Maho gany, 1 Piano by Bohm, quite new, a splen did instrument, Harmonium by Wallia, Bed steads, Ghestt of Drawers, Wash Stands, Toilet Sets, etc. Bale at 12 o'clock. No Reserve. R. FRIEDL&NDER, 4 61 Auctioneer. 300 acre farm at lyndhurst also clearing SALE OF STOCK, IMPLE MENTS, Etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. have been favoured with instructions from Mr Richard Eraser, of Lyndhurst, to Sell by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY, APEIL 26, 1899, HIS WELL KEPT FARM, Bituated about two miles from the Lyndhurst Railway Station. The property is divided into Seven Paddocks, all well feuood and watered; 90 acres are m new grass, 90 acres two-year-old pasture, 30 acres four years, 70 acres are m stubble and 20 acres m turnips: The improvements consist of four-roomed House, five stall Stable, with lean-to fitted up as a Shearing Shed, Men's Whare, Trap House, etc. At the same time and place we shall offer the Whole of the STOCK and PLANT, consisting of 4 Draught Horses, 1 Yearling Filly, 7 head of mixed Cattle, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, 1 Cultivator, Cam bridge Roller, set Disc Harrows, set Tine Harrows, Double Furrow Plough by Duncan, 1 Single Furrow Plough, 2 Farm Drays, 1 Tip Dray, Duncan Drill, Horse Power Chaffcutter, Bat ness and Sundries. Sale on the Farm at 12 noon. Luncheon Provided. For further Particulars apply to i FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, ! R. FRIEDLiNDER, 4 28 Auctioneer* HORSE _ FAIR. WEST STREET HORSE MART. | /^\UR Next FAIR will take place on FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer. j Tenders, i !~~~ TENDERS. i riIHE time for receiving Tenders for the | X purchase or leasing of Mr S Hakdlby's farm at Lauriston has been extended till TUESDAY NEXT, April 11. 4 5a 8. HARDLEY. TENDERS. npIENDERS are invited for building a X Ilouse at Allenton for D. Wilson, Esq. Plans and Specifications may be seen ab my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, April 15. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. 60 R. BIRD, Architect* SPECIAi7"IOTICE~ BAZAAR, ODDFELLOWS' HALL. nPIHE Police having called the attention X of the Management to the fact that Bicycles and Sewing Machines are not in cluded amongst the articles which the per mit of the Colonial Secretary allows to be disposed of by chance, notice is hereby given that the said articles m the above Baziar are withdrawn Anyone having taken chances m them may either—l. Have their money back; or 2. Have chances m Silk Tapestry Picture of "St Patrick," value £50, and of the •' Finding of Moses," value £20. Money not demanded back by To- Morrow (Saturday) Night will be placed :in the Pictures. 4 65 THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. 1' TTAVING purchased that property at the XX corner of West and Moore Streetß lately occupied by Messrs Hanmer and Graves, have now ample storage room for all classes of grain and produce at lowest rates. «, A large stock of CORNSAOKS, ■'*' TWINE, OILS, AGRICULTRAL SALT, HARNESS, and all farmers' requisites on hand t. fT"gibson, MANAGER. MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mountmellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and j Knitting Silks m Colours and. Tartans, Maorame Bags and String, Weldoas Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton aad Materials for Fancy I Work generally. 10 32



MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of | LadieB 1, Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their hoasea. Note address : Mbs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 TU3T RECEIVED ~ Weldon's Ladle's and other Journals and Magazines; Quarterly Volumes of Soraps and Snapshots ; New Lineß m Photo Frames, Prize Books, Leather Writing Cases, Boxed Floral Stationery, Schogi Bags (all sorts); Sunlight Year Books for 1899, 6d; Crinkled Paper from 3d a roll. AH Goods at lowest possible prices.—A! H, Williams; FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evana':- 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501ba, 3a lOd; 2?!bs, &.—John Obe & Co. «



Want el. OBABI Grown Derwect Potatoes, 4s per sack ; Clean Bed Chaff, 9d per bag; Splendid Wheat), 8s per sack, at Fletcheb Bros. WANTED— Extracted Honey, Beeswax, and Good Salt Butter.—Apply Fletcher Bbos., Ashburfcon. WANTED,— A Housemaid, and a young Girl as Nurse for the country; Apply to Mitchell and Turner. 4 59 A Meeting of Temperance Workers will be held m the Templar Hall, To night, commencing at 7.30. 4 63 T7IOUND, Safe Key attached to chain, and M Post Office Box Key. Apply Mail Office. 4 62 ANTED Known—At "The^ornerT" Collier's Grand Stock of Corsets at sale prices. Be m time for bargains. aB EA T SALE at Northcotjb: & Heefobd's, of Collier's Veilings, Children's Outfits, Pelisses, Pinafores and Underclothing. Be m time. WANTED KNOWN—Mas Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladiea waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnetb Street, opposite Mail Office. ELDON'B Ladieß' Journal for Feb ruary, Review of Beviews for March Family Beader, Christian Herald, Pearson's and Strand Magazines, Banner of Israel, Morning Star, Sportsman's Picture Book, Prince and the Undertaker, The Unseen Hand, Weapons of Mystery, Bohemian Girls, Day of Temptation.—H. M. Jones.



| lie fsilißf leaves | I of Winter | W I Bo tlia falling of the hair tells j Jj> of the approach of age and declin-j W in^- pov;er. No matter how barren w tho tree nor how leafless i's may 't seem, you confidently expect leaves ft* again.. And why? ' <w Bees rise ibere is Life m £t tho Roots. ' | So you v,kA r.ct worry about the falling at your hair, tha threatened de parture of'your youth and beauty. And why ? Because' if thera te a spark of life- re maining m tha roots of the hair . . ® Hblp Wig&i* wi'l arousa it into healthy activity. The hair ceases to come cut: it begins to grow: and tha glory, of youth is restored to you. Prepared by Br.J.C.Aycr & Co.,l.owen > Mass.,U.S.A



False prophets and charlatans have wrought much mischief m all ages. The public press is often made their " happy hunting ground." But those who have been deoeived so often by the " cackling hen," and all who read this advertisement, may yet find the " golden egg " (if a golden coin may be so termed) We have jusc imported a large assortment of new autumn and winter Goods including a fiae range of the famous Portree Tweeds, made on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. These suitings are quite up-to date m style and strength, and our prices are lower than those of the leading firma m Chriatchurch for the same quality goods. We always guarantee good fit and workman ship. Our motto is satisfaction ; and m order to test the value of a plain unvarnished Announcement m the Guardian we will give half a sovereign to every caßh shop customer who produces a copy of this advertisement to us on any Saturday during April, 1899.-~Ceaighbad and Bekeyman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashbur , ton.—A DVT.



"Ckitioismwill Foster Talent," is an adage too well-known to need dilating upon, especiall as it is necessary to speak of some thing which for many years has defied adverse criticism. Holloway's Pills and Ointment, as sterling remedies for all complaints, are more familiar than " household words," being m contant daily use by thousands of people, who looke upon their possession as a positive necessity. Seading medical authori ties advice their use as reliable medicines m time of need. As a certain cure for all skin diseases they are unequalled, whilst for bile, sick headache, flitvency, indigestion, and all liver and stomach disorders, it has been truly B aid they are worth their weight m gold. ' Begona it's a purty Tay,' and sold by Sheaiman Bros, Ashburton. W. Doak, Mount Somers and Mayfield, James Qadsel), Einwftld, «is Diamond Jubilee,' Ceylon's best high ground Tea.