THE RAILWAY DISASTER.

The Drives Charged With [ Manslaughter. Uuited Press Association—By llectric Telegraph. I CiiiusTOiiUßCH, March 21. i At the Magistrate's Court this morning, Charles Henry Carter, engine driver, was charged with manslaughter, m having, on March 11, »f Kouth •■> -ikiun, caused the death of Rose F otence Hurwoiui, Mary Ann Franks, Richard Bow.k-u, and Frances Evelyn Jones, rtccmed was remanded tili March 29. Bail was allowed, n^cußed m £200 and two sureties of £100 c •■'•. The b*H waa forthcoming, and accuoud was released.

" He was a bold man" thab first ate the oyster. It requires courage to drink blended teas, diamond jubilee is pure, mountain grown, unblended, undulterated and un tampered with.—Shearman Bros., Agents. The blood is the medium by which all nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot. Nor iB greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m this beautiful structure ; but! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue j of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the : observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pas or matte? is' discovered m the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or at his private residence, Grey street.

THE NEW YORK FIRE.

Jewellery Worth One Million "Wstroytil. A Wealthy Lady, A Brave One. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right. (Received Wakapuaka March 21, 9 20 am, Guabdian Office 9-53 a.m) Few Yobk, March 20 According to the latest accounts twelve femalea and two joaies perished m the Windsor Hotel fire, Thirty three females and seventeen males were injured. It; is estimated that jewellery valued at £1,000,000, the property of guests, was lost. One lady suffered a loss of £200,000 ia this way. The firemen displayed great gallantry m rescuing people, and m other ways. During the progress of the fire many guests displayed great heroism and self-sacrifice. A lady teaching dancing' on the second floor coolly marched all the children downstairs. There were 212 gueata and 850 employees m the building when the fire broke out. The police theory of the Windsor Hotel fire is that it was caused by thieves, two outbreaks having occurred,

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign

United Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 21,10.20 a-m, Guabdian- Office 10-25 a-m)

Oom Paul Yields a Little,

Pretoria, March 21 Addressing a meeting at Heidelberg, President Kruger said he intended to appoint a European financial expert as a member of the Boer Executive. He also announced that he would m future permit aliens to vote for the Volksraad after nine years' residence m the country, and aliens who had already resided m the Transvaal for two years would qualify to vote m seven years. Only old burghers would^ however, be permitted to vote for the President.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association—By Eleotrto Telegraph—Copyright! (Received Wakapuaka March 21, 9.50 a.m, Guabwan Office 10-25 a.m) Manilla, March 20 Aquinaldo had General Lagarda decapitated at Malalos because he urged that the struggle against the Americans was hopeless.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Presß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrights (Received Wakapuaka March 21, 9.50 a.m, Guardian Office 10-25 a-m) Pekin, March 20 Sir Olaude Mac Donald advised the Tsung-H-Yaraen to grant Belgium a river frontage at Hankau. The Tsung li-Yamen were astonished at the demand and refused to accede to it. Eomk, March 20 Signor Oanavaro, Minister for Foreign Affairs, after ordering the ultimatum to China, sent an express cablegram instructing to wait. The letter arrived first ; hence the ultimatum.

THE GATTON MURDERS.

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo : Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka March 21, 9 50 a-m, Guardian Office, 10-25 a-m) Brisbane, March 21 The Gatton murder enquiry was resumed. One witness gave minute evidence as to the footmarks found m the vicinity ©f the murder. One of these footprints evidently belonged to a woman who- was carrying a load.

Latest Items

Legal —Messrs George ff&,rps? and T. W. ' Maude, who lost their status over the Harper bankruptcy, are applying for ;eadmission to the legal profession. Bishop Lenihan.—Bishop Lenihan, the (KG.) Bishop of Auckland, has sailed for San Francisco. His {lock subscribed £610 to enabie him to make the trip. Polo Tournament.—Afc the polo tourna ment ab Palmerston North yesterday the senior cup was won by Oroua and junior cup by Wellington.—Press Association telegram White Pine.—Sawmil|era have been refused by the Minister for Railways any reduction of the railway tariff on white pine, f{e says, no, reduction would help the trade, which was hampered by glutting the markets. • (The Grain Tariff.—Mr Stephen S. Chapman, of Willowby, was one of the deputation who waited on the Minister for ! Railways regarding the grain tariff. He represented the farmers of the Ashburton county, Mr John Rennie represented Selwyn^ and Mr Buddo represented Ashley. The New Inspector.—Thirteen applica tions for the position on the Borough staff vacated by Mr W. de B. Compten, were received by the Borough Council and con sidered at Monday's meeting. The number was first narrowed down to six, and again reduced to a short list of three, and finally to two, of whom Mr William Kennedy was chosen by 6 to 3.

COMMERCIAL.

A^HBPRTON STOCK MARKET. The attendance at the Aehburfcoa yards this week waa only moderate. There were about 12,000 sheep yarded. The fat pens were well filled with crossbred, and several good lines of freezers were sold at fair prices. The following are some of the prices up to 2,30 pin. ;.~ Fat Sheep.—Crossbred ewes, 8a 2d to 9s j merino ewe?, 3e 5d to 7s lid; two tooth croßsbredß, 10s 3d ; lambe from 8? Id to 10s 9d ; freezers from 12s to 13a; cross brad ewes, 10s 6d ; halfbred ewes, 6s Sd to 9s 3d ; merino ewes, 3s 6d to 3s 9 A ; crossbred aged ewea, 53 93 to 6s. Fat CaStle —Cows from &2 17a 6d to $4. 18a; haifers, £315s to £5 15a; Bteers, £4,2 a 6dto£E>sa.

Good Enough to Take

Ibe finest quality of loaf sugar is used m the manufacture of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the roots used m its preparation give it & flavor similar to that of maple Byrup, making it very pleasant to take As a medicine for the cure of coughs, colda, la grippe, croup and whooping cough ib is unequalled by any other. It always cures, and cures quickly. For sale by the Ash btoton Drug Co,m?any.

IBE AcBBtJBTOH OtARDIAH: TUESDAY, MABOH 21, i 899



GREAT REDUCTiONSWIH GREAT REDUCTXOI||| IN PI^ES'T ROLLEU FLOUE 'MiM 200 lbs 14s. ' , •:: [^W*s . 100 • ■*« 6d,. -; :-:v:.^ v so „ •... ■'... --... 3slod ■■■■ -':-:^mm 25 „ 2S. ■;■; ...: '^vm'lp, l^UAi HKR Re<h:c idts for Ton Ints or more. Now m your time to lay m yonr I Wintt-r Supp'y of Best Roller Flour. Bran and ? harps equally radaced, »i; o ' - Dissm ;tid Br;»nd Uatnitftl (the \ eet m the Market) is also cut m Prices. WINTER SUPPLIES. When baying yom WintPr Supplies kindlf os i call and we will guarantee ihafc you will save money by doing so, «8 we buy for Cash and Sell for Cash, ihtiefore you have not to pay for other peopl«B debtiv ! whereas In a Credit Trade the gocd payers hafa to pay for the bad ones. PRESERVING SUGAR.. Brewers C< ystals Is univflrpaFy acknowledged to h^ the most economical and best Preserving iJugar m the Msvieo. dice n«td always used, as Jellies and J*n>* made wilh it are imich firmer atid clearer »nd will ketp for yea»s if required. This Sugar can only be had from as, as we are Sole Agents, Auckland No. 1 -md Kr. 1 A Cone Sugar alwsya m Stock, (:■■ PrtiservrgPans . i \ Preserving Pans WE have tha largest (f* BillF Bast mlity* Bra6B» Stock of all kinds at H^*^*^HS SIIV Kenrlch, Oast Iron, Loviest Prices. C Fnamelled, and Light Steel Enamellrd. Wi 'iiSili J^M J vRSI M«on'a Improved Pints, '; |jj ■ Q"rts a»d hilf Gallons. American J«s, K|l|ibJ^B;-:S |ii! llj JSHP Tie down Jars, Scotch Jars, Banner Jelly Jars. WiM E Jhavo*ha>l cuch a d^noand for Jem Jars of all kinds this reason that our stock< are gefiimfi! very low, a-> wj adviae oar cummers 'o call at ouce (if i eqairint? any of the a ore) so as to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting* FLETCHER BROB., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STRRFT, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. Telephone 24 Box 67 REDUCTION IN ROLL E R FLOUR. SOOJb SnrJkn _ i4s SOib. Bags ... 3 S lQd IOOU> Bags .„ 7s «sci i»slh Bags ._ 42* POLLARD AlvD BRAN ALWAYS IN STOCK. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. "TITE HAVE KOW ON HAND~A STOCK 0^ FINEST PANYv'NG BUDS TEA, Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for Ihore suffering from Indigeg. tion and other ailments, who c»nnot drink a strong L:quo*ing Tea. This Tea is ued m all the Leading Hospitals m Australasia, PEKOE CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLINDED T^AS A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon Tea m £!b and lib Packets, 51b and 101 a Tins aid fOib Chests, 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 TEA.- PEKFIOT WRINGERS, .SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, ERUSHWARF, ENAMELWARE, UNSEED, NEATSK)OT, AND LUBRICATING OIL^, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Brzsna of Spirits from 15s a Dr«en. Finest Scotch Whisky trom 24s per gal. English Boitled Stont (qta) from 13s per dot Finest Pale Brandy „ 26a „ „ St Julien Caret ■ „ 25a Very Old Port Wine „ 20s „ „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters,, 3s6d" " * Finesb Australian Wines  17s   Lager Beer {pints) 9a Very Old Fort Wine (bottled) 3&3 per dr 2 . „ „ (quarte) 15j " " English Bottled Ale(pts) from 8s 6d n „ " w AH other Wines and Spirits at equally Low Prices, f X ) Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGER**, WINE AND SPIRIT MEROffANTS, MARKET ROUSE, BUiiJSETT STREET. ASHBURTON Telophoue No 53 "



AUTUMN AND WINTER,: 1899. NEW & SEASONABLE] GOODS NOW ON VIEW. MITCHELL AID TURNER' JuHN WILSON, IMPORTED OF HIGH-GLASS WALL PAPERS. . "I HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc ,as herefcfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVED my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the auu:,.ix> sf Mk 0. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal, PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINT.?, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 3 132 Telephone 65 P O Box 16 IM^^ £Asr ro drink . easy 10 ow_v\. ; I EASILY THE __BESV „! H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from T' Day« to I*2 Months, according to Value Purchased. £ZL per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. £5O for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Ca^h purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Daye. , " AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSONS ~E*IA.IVOaS— By Brinßmead and Son 3, Hopkinson, Goss and T)*r A "TVT/^Q.^ Kallman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- X XxjLxM v/O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. — OTfcGrAIVS— By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, CW-%(~^ A "VTQ Willcox and White, Maßom and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- V/ X\ vUTxjL lA! O Pany? Palace Organ Company, and other makers." -OHGAMS- From c 338 JlOh to * OTR.GAJNS Fkom lOs per month PIAINOB „■ aOs „ ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable. MPDAfUtADLinilir The Most Powerful and Pleasing Instrument UHMlflfirnU!lt"~~ of the kind made. Splendid records of the best performers m Songs, Speeches, Quar* tets, and Brass Band Selections. Cheh or Terms, Call and see it. ' j Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash, Magazines and Periodicals. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Cbriatchurch and Dune din Houses. Do your Business here anrl keep the Tiade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. CHANGE IN BUSINESS. , „.„ /q\ , Great Cash Realising Sale. NICHOLAS~&PICKFORD, HAVING bought out Messrs McDonald and McDiarmid's Ashburton business, at a discount of 20 per cent off Coat Prices, are determined with the object of getting the ready money, to hold a Cabli Sale for ON 111 RJCO3N 1 H OIVLT?. KBMLKI Wi BliiJK, this) is the most Genuine Boot Sale ever held m the district, want the Oaßh, and therefore are prepared to give our customers the benefit of our special purchase. That it will be to your advantage to secure a stock of Boots-, Shoes, and Slippers, a glance at Che following quotations will prove :— PRICK LIST. S- I>. S. D. Men's beßt French Calf Shooters, usual price .. .. IB 6 now 16 9 Men's best French Catt'Cookhams, usual .. ..20 0  17 6 Men'B best Pegged Watertights, .. .. .. .. 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 Shooters   „. ..   10 6 " 8 6 Men's Bluchers .. ..  .... .. 76 " 69 Mee's Bluchers .. .. ....  .. 6 9 " 5 9 Men's Bluchers 59" 411 Men's be.«t 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 Ladies' Leather 2 bar shoes ..   #> 6 6 " 5 3 Ladies' Leather Lace Shoes    mt 66 * 56 Ladies'best Glace 2 bar shoes  .. .. .. 12 6 " 10 6 Ladies'best Glace Oxford Shoes .. t , " 13 0 " 10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid, Shoes ..  .. >t 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 Shoos to be sold at 7 to 9 2s • JO to 13 2s 3d ; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ; 3 to 7, 2s lid. 20 pairs Men's English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18a 6d to 30s, to clear ab from 12s 6d to 13s 6d. A line of Gentlemen's X G Balmorals, usual price 22s 6d, now 15a. Ladies' Tennis Shoes, usual price 6s 6d, now 4s 6d ; gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8$ 6d, now 6s 6d ard hundreds of other pairs at equally low prices. Remember ; We want the Cash, and rouat, get it ! before the Ist of April. So come and seoure some of the Bargains, and help us to meet our payment. DON'T FORGET SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, lOtti inst. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD. EAST STREET, , (late McDonald and mcdiarmid.) 3 76



Wanted. T)KESBYTERIAN Church To-Night.— JL Come and Hear the G.-amaphone. Songs, Recitations, Etc. AH heartily in vited. 3 203 SALVATION ARMY.—Grand Cake and Jelly BacqneD, To-night; ; also Musical MeetiDg, led by Visiting Officers, Banqueb at 6 p.m. Tickets, Is 6d. 3 198 WANTED —Young Girl for housework* for few hours daily. Apply office o* [ this paper. 3 200 WANTED— A Groom. Apply to Dv jßolgeb, Ashburton. 3 199 ANimlT^r7or~Oarting GrlTn and Ploughing afterwards. Apply 3. C. N. Giugg, Longbeach. 3 202 FRESH Oysters, and all kinds of Fresh and Smoked Fish by expreßS to-night at J. H, JewiWs, opposite Mail Office 3 202 J- L- Higgs — Grain er- REV. FRANK W. ISII'T will give his thrilling Lecture " Some heroes of the Emancipation Movement," m the Baring Square Church, Wednesday, March 22, 8 p.m. Admission 6d. 3 1% IOST —A Lamp Socket, between Ash i burton and Flemington, via Eord'a Road, Reward—Apply Mail Office. 3 194 WANTED— Competent Man to thatch 30 to 40 grain stacks. — Apply V,, Herein©, Alford Estate. ' 3 186 WANTED KNOWnHmbs Hamilton is atill paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children'B left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice, Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. FLOUR.— Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251bs, 2a. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash burton and Christchurch. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros., East Street, ABhburton, and High Street, Chriatchurch. FLOUR Reduced—RoTlitt's, Brown's, or Evans'.— 2001 bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3s lOd; 2?" bs J 2s.—John Ohb & Co. 2 NEW BOOKS—With Nansen m the North, Afterwards (lan MaolareD), When Love is Kind, Katerfolto, jpublished prioeß. Beeton's Cookery, Dictionary, Home Management Doctor, Keady Reckoner, etc., new editions 2d each. Windsor Magazine for February.—H. M, Jones. NEW Books at published prices,—" The Gad Fly," by Voynich ; "After wards," by MaeLaren j "Fights for the Flag," by Fitchett; "Hester Morley's Promise," by Hesba Stretton; "Black Rock "by Ralf Connor. Also fresh lot of very cheap editions, including •• Crucifixion of Philip StroDg," ■' Robbery Under Arms," " The Shadow of a Crime," «• A Roman Singer," etc.—A. H. Williams. M~~~rT ROBINSONTCash Purcha7e7~o"f Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off <ClothiDg, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mbs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 THE SALVATION ABMY. ceneralT booth, ■j^-OW Visiting New Zealand, will Speak at the Railway Station on THUESDAY, MARCH 23, (6.57 p.m.) On arrival of Express from Dunedin. The General is accompanied by his son, Commandant H. H, Booth, Commissioner Pollard, Colonjkl Lawley, and the famous Federal Band. 3 197 Fair fa* quid drink j it gars folk speak as hey think, diamond jubilee tea, the best of drinke\—Shearman Bros., Agents. J. I* Higgs — Sisjnwriter.



Friedlander Jtsros. " KAM AND EWE FAIB. " THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1899. WE will offer the following special linea on account of various Clients: — X r\ i~\ Two and Four-tooth FIRST -0 \J\J CROSS EWES. "1 r\f\f\ Six and Eight-tooth FIRST iUUvJ CROSS EWES. -i r\f\C\ Six and Eight-tooth HALF- ! lUUVJ BRED EWES. A r\f\ SixandEight-toothTHREE 4UU QUARTER-BRED EWES: j 1 & £~\f~\ Four-tooth Threequarterbred , IOUU EWES. X C\C\ Four and Six-tooth HALF 0 \J\J BREDEWEs. >V X C\ Two and Four-tooth THREE-; / O\J QUARTER-BRED EWES. j ALSO- English and Border Leicester, Lincoln, Shropshire and Hampshire Rams—on account of Leading Breeders, and other lines. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. J R. FRIEDLANDER, 5*195 Auctioneer. horsejfUel WEST STREET HORSE MART. /\UR Next FAIR will take place on FRIDAY, • APBIL 14, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDtANDER BROS., Ltd. i R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS L _______ TLNWALD YARDS. RAM & EWE PAIR- ! THURSDAY, MAR. 23, 1899. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, m conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd., ab the above fixture, — 1 Ana QUARTER-BACK SIX AND 14: Jit) EIGHT-TOOTH EWES. Also on. acoounb of my own Clients s — j IiAA GOOD BREEDING EWES,] JLtfcUU *«>m HiU Country. From Maronan — i)K(\ FIRST CROSS EWES. qor| MERINO EWES: On account of Mr Peter, Anama, MERINO AND HALFBRED EWES. On accounb of well known Breeders, RAMS, RAMS. RAMS. Shropshire, Lincoln, and English Leicesters. D. THOMAS, 3 188 Auctioneer* PUBLIC NOTICE. j RATING ACT, 1894. THE Assessment Courb for the District of the Borough of Ashburton, for the purpose of hearing and determining all ob jections to the Valuation Lisb or Lists for the said Borough, will be held ab the place, and on the date hereunder mentioned, via : — Ashburton, at the Magistrate's Court house on THURSDAY, March 30th, 1899, ab10.4;5a.. m . a A& WRAYf Judge. Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, March 20,1899. 3 194 ■ """^ t _— — — i Smoke New Venus



"THE CORNE R." NORTHGOTE & H E F F 0 R 0 TTAVING BOUGHT by Public Tender from the Public Trustee, the STOCK »f W. 1 H. COLLIER, Draper aud Clothier, " The Corner,'amounting to £5239, wil! hold a GREAT REALISATION SALE. PREMISES will be CLOSED f< r THREE DAYS, REOPENING ON WEDNESDAY, -MARCH 22. The SALE will continue from day to day for TUKEE WEKHS. The Pbopeietors will RE-MARK every Artioleat prices that will astonish everyone, their ©bjact being to Clear Out the Present Stock co make room for new Shipments. iULJL. CASH. NO DISCOUNT. NOETHCOfF X&~II ECFJFOBD, DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS, « THE CORNER." -GLORIOUS NEWS- ■■"■ ■ " M™ T BEG to announce that I have Opened an IMMENSE SHIPMENT of Autumn & Winter Novelties, Ex Rangatira and Papanui, including the Latest in— DRESS COSTUMES, MANTLES, CAPES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVER UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, CLOTHING, BODTS, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS. DRESSMAKING OH THE PREMISED BEST WORK, EXCELLENT FIT, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, r \fl) ■"——• ANDREW ORR.



{ Public JNotlces. OOK—Hot Pies, Tea, Coflfee, and Light Refreshments always ready at H, A Flower's Refreshment Rooms, "" a TR I A J7~~~ r\F the Improved MASSEY-HARRIS ITO UJEfc - FURROW SKIMMING PLOUGH, Will take place at MR JOHN OSBORNE'S Farm, Willowby, on WEDNESDAY, MAROH 22nd, At 1 p.m. 3 204 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. BOROUGS OF ASHBURTON. BURGESS LIST. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that persons who claim to be enrolled on the Burgess List for 1899-1900, under either the Ratepayers, Freehold or Residential Qualification, can obtain Forms of Claim for Enrolment at the Town Clerk's Office during office hours. These should be applied for before the 31st of March, 1899. Persona, who have resided within the Borough for not less than three months last past at a rental of not lees than £10 per year, husbands or wives of Ratepayers, or of Residential Occupants, are entitled to claim enrolment. CHARLES E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. March 11,1899. 3 124 TINWALD HOCKEY CLUB. mHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINO JL of the above Club will be held m the Tinwald Hall, on THURSDAY Evening Next., 23rd inst., ac 8 p.m. The Committee will meeb at 7.30 p m. C. CLARK, 3 201 Hon. Sec. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. i _____ ! NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0.M.G., M.L O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.GL M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE ANB THB LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERI YEAJR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ia of the most stringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meeb Liabilities than that held by any other Office ia the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ■■■ ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE I OUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEiR. . Expenses of Management—B| Per Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary, Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. !WstEi(?b Office Cathedral Square, Christchnrch. Bedad !■ the colleen knows what'a best, and that is diamond jubilee unblended tea —Shearman Bj-ns., Agente



J. L- Biggs — Painter, TftEcred Street,